Nicole M has released a
new skirt pattern. It's an A Line with a wide yoke. For this one I used a grey wool crepe from
Block and Roll at Belmont and I pieced together some Lisa Ho Silk that I've had in the stash for many years - from the Fabric Store, Surry Hills.
The Lisa Ho Silk has two pretty sides - I fused on some soft
Hansel Interfacing onto each side and pieced some strips together. This generally made a wedge shape -I attached a binding to each side.
I lined the skirt and added a little lined section to the bottom of the panel piece that would hang below the hem of the skirt.
I also fused a piece of Hansel to the wrong side of the skirt where the panel would be attached.
Here are the pattern line drawings.
This is a fab pattern - it's a gentle A Line as opposed to a circus tent A line that you often see. The yoke is firm and snug.
Here is a shorter version - made in denim and I added a ruffled piece of the selvedge to the hem. I made this one before the wool/ silk one - my first was cut as a 12 - but had to take in about 2cm on each side, the wool version was cut as a Size 10 - but as I handled the wool piece so much, fiddling around with the panel placement etc - it grew and grew - should have stay stitched the waist early on - so ended up taking it in as well.
Excellent instructions - and just the best way to secure the yoke around the invisible zip - LOVE IT!!!
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Both of these skirts are very inspirational. I really love how you made the ruffle on the denim version with the selvage. The shape and fit on both look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe grey wool crepe is a perfect background for that gorgeous silk! It's a work of art!
ReplyDeleteBoth skirts are really nice! I like how you've showcases that special fabric with the tucking/pleating. And I love that selvedge (I am a huge fan of the interesting selvedge) on the hem!
ReplyDeleteYour new skirts are brilliant! I can picture a whole wardrobe of skirts from Nikki's pattern and no two skirts would be the same. Love the ones you've made.
ReplyDeleteI love your skirts. I'm a big fan of that silk panel. It adds such a unique touch which is something I love in skirts!
ReplyDeleteOn my list - looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh, I Love them. Off to check out Nikki's pattern...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous skirts, the pieced one is particularly appealing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job, and I love your sea side backscene.
That silk is amazing - and I love the way you pieced it - but I really love that sassy denim number!!!
ReplyDeleteYou wear it well! :)
They look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove both looks, especially the pintucking in the silk panel.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous skirts! I love how you've pieced together a section. That's a clever way to make sure of the end of some beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteOoh I admire your beautifully put together silk panel, it looks so special. And yes, that does look to be a very nice shape of skirt!
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