I made a skirt –
Here’s a close up:
And the back:
I made it using Vogue 7101 c1980 which I bought from the SPCA Op-Shop in Glen Innes. It looks a bit raggedy but it had all the pieces and hadn’t been used! This pattern only went up to a 10 so I added 1cm to either side of the front, back and pocket pieces and 4cm to the waistband. The material is a wool blend houndstooth that has a tiny bit of stretch:
The total cost in making this skirts was around $25.00 (including material, fasteners and lining for pockets, everything else I already had so that makes it free, right?!)
This skirt was the skirt of firsts – pockets, belt loops (aka carriers!) and pleats. But the most exciting first was that I didn’t have to re-do or unpick anything – success!!
Have you had a success story recently?
Nice! Enjoy your versatile skirt!
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Thanks! I have worn it heaps already!
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the belt loops and pleats are lovely! really add to the design! and houndstooth for the win! 😀
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Thanks 🙂 I heart houndstooth too!
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Love the belt loops, they are a lovely touch!
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Thank you. I just followed the pattern lol!
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It looks excellent! Don’t you love a skirt with a real waistband??
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Thanks Karen! Yes I love them fitted and highwaisted.
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That skirt looks pretty good, I wouldn’t mind to have one just like that! 🙂
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Haha thanks Olya!
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I love that pencil skirts are back in style… Great job!
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Me too! Thanks 🙂
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Oh! I love it!!! Classic AND right on trend at the same time! 😉
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Thanks Stacy!
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