It's a great thing to have a go-to skirt pattern that does not fail. One that can be easily sized up or down, made short or long, and requires a single pattern piece cut out twice.
I use Vogue 7341. Here it is made up in a bright, bright flannel for Clara. I cut it a little wide at the waist so that I could gather it at center front and back. I also ditched the wide waistband piece and just cut a straight strip that I turned into a very narrow waistband. Side zip, hang overnight, trim the bias sag, hem, and I'm done.
lovely!
ReplyDeletePretty! The print makes me think of one of Molly's dresses in "Wives and Daughters".
ReplyDeleteThat IS a great pattern, tho I never think to "play" with it like you do, and I haven't done this version of it, since I don't seem to get 60" wide fabric - I measured the pattern piece once and it looks like it needs to really be 60 inches for that particular view.
ReplyDeleteJust yesterday I was working on view B in an eyelet moleskin, and Anna,I thank you now every time I make a skirt waistband. It's narrow enough that I just don't even bother with a hook! :) I've used this pattern 6 times!
pretty! My daughter would love it, plaid is the thing you know! lol! beautiful!
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Lovely! I just received some bright wool plaid and was wondering what to do with it. I think you just solved that problem. :)
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Many thanks for your blog. Linda
Lovely skirt! I just discovered your blog and can't wait for future posts. Very enjoyable!
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Two "aha" moments happened when I read this.
ReplyDelete1) FLANNEL! That would make things nice and warm here "up north."
2) Bias sag? I had no idea. Hang overnight. Will do.