Tuesday, February 8, 2011

COMPLETED: 2011 VINTAGE SEW-ALONG...

...it feels like I worked on this simple skirt FOREVER, but that was because I took about two weeks off from it to get my sewing room put back together.  But now it's finally finished!
  • I worked out removing the extra width from the back of the skirt pretty well.  By doing so, I changed the original design from A-line to a somewhat straight style.
  •  I graded the original pattern up two sizes.
  • Practiced my invisible zipper application (still needs some work).
  • and I completed  another sew along.
  • Now that the skirt is finished, I have another wool blend plaid skirt to add to my winter wardrobe.
 
I gave it a spin around the block yesterday, and it wore quite well.  Thanks for allowing me to tag along on this - it was fun, and I did learn a few things in the process.

5 comments:

  1. It looks wonderful Faye! What a great addition to the wardrobe, I'm sure you'll get to wear it heaps.
    And you've done a great job matching all those checks!

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  2. A great skirt Faye. You braved the plaid matchup-something on my list of challenges! I love it with the boots. Beautiful work! Congrats!

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  3. Very snazzy, Faye. Lookin' skinny here too! Glad you sewed along.

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  4. Oh the fabric so suits the design! And you nailed the fit! CONGRATS!

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  5. Great job on matching the plaids. You've got a classic there! And it looks like it will move from winter to spring with a swish!

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