Showing posts with label Skirt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skirt. Show all posts

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

The Skirt



The skirt in my opinion is an entry level item to garment sewing.  I sewed quite a number of them in the early days.  It's pretty straight forward and the only 'difficult' component is applying the zip closure.  As always my preferred zip closure is the invisible zip.  The more you practice sewing invisible zips, the more you'll discover that it is easier to apply when compared to a centred or a lapped zipper.




Then there are other components that you might look into for eg. types of  pockets and lining.  There are no pockets for this skirt but it's fully lined.  It's a simple enough skirt with hand stitched hems and facing for a touch of couture.  You see, it's all in the details.



This skirt pattern was rubbed-off from an existing denim skirt.  Changes were made to the paper pattern accordingly as per request and then the subsequent process of cutting and sewing.

Monday, 27 May 2013

Maria Denmark - Yasmin Yoke Skirt

Pattern:  Maria Denmark - Yasmin Yoke Skirt
Size: XL (reduced waist measurements)
Fabric: 0.9M of 60" wide wool fabric
Details:

  • Underlined with cotton voile
  • Contrasting fabric for waist and pocket facings




 Just the love the contrasting bits of fabrics.  And wool is such a pleasure to work with.


Pattern:  Maria Denmark - Yasmin Yoke Skirt
Size: XL (reduced waist measurements)
Fabric: 1.2M of 60" wide cotton fabric (Nagoya)
Details:

  • Underlined with cotton voile
  • In-seam pockets

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Maria Denmark - Yasmin Yoke Skirt

Pattern:  Maria Denmark - Yasmin Yoke Skirt
Size: XL (reduced waist measurements)
Fabric: 1.25M 60" Denim (Nagoya)
Details:
  • Used jeans thread for stitching
  • Wool applique and whip stitched by hand
  • Cotton fabric for the pockets and facing