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Monday, May 14, 2012

Natural Fibers Contest - Skirt

Yep I'm entering another contest. It's not the winning that counts its the taking part...and showing off what you made. lol!

Natural Fibres Contest


So I have purchased myself  2 metres of fabric. Olive green and white polkadot. I have also got some black bias binding to turn into piping. I will definately be making the skirt a smaller size so it sits on the natural waist this time. Using simplicity 4044.



The Review



This is the 2nd time I've sewn a skirt from this pattern. Its such a versatile pattern and simple to put together once you get the hang of the CF 'dip'. Chose some fab polkadot fabric (100% cotton..I remembered to ask the shop assistant this time) and I think the black piping just gives it a stylish twist.


I think next time I will have to make the waist even smaller, but keep the hips the same size or maybe make the darts bigger.

I did have a few issues with the facing due to not thinking I needed to look at instructions again. And thus not leaving a gap for the zip and not connecting the dip till I pit in the piping.
But it worked out for the best after a quick 'adaptation'.

I also for the hem used the bias binding but made it very thin so it gave the impression of piping.


I sewed the whole skirt by hand, no machine help this time....already worn it twice.
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2 comments:

  1. Hi there! I think your skirt looks great, and I really like the piping. Wanted to stop by and comment, keep up the good work! It would be great to see how it looks on you!

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    1. Thank you for commenting. :)
      Glad you liked it. I like getting feedback.
      I do have a pic of me wearing it...
      http://flic.kr/p/c6LKZL
      but I took the photo's after I'd been wearing it all day so its a bit crumpled looking. Hoping once its been washed and ironed I'll take more pics that look a bit better.

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