7 years ago
For the bottom hem in the final skirt I shortened the hem length to 2 ¼” (5.7 cm). It falls right at the knee and is a fun variation.
Final thoughts:
For the photos I used the matching threads for the bottom hem with a basting stitch (to test the skirt lengths). I would like to go back and use the contrasting topstitched threads instead along the bottom hem. You could really do some fun contrasting details with multiple seams in this garment. I decided to keep it more simple but I love that you have options (to contrast multiple seams as you find in traditional jeans or use only matching thread for a basic look).
The skirt is very comfortable! I love the girdle effect that the design and fabric pairings offer. The back pleat gives easy movement and the pockets are handy as well. I find when I pair a pattern with solid fabric, it becomes not only a wardrobe staple but also one that I can easily mix and match with the rest of my garments. I’m really excited about the two finished skirts, they are so comfortable to wear, I think the non-stretch denims offer such classy looks, and I love the fabrics.
In hindsight, I would have loved to have added a hook and eye to the top of the skirt. By modifying the waistband at the top of the zipper, I’ve taken out the spacing that I could have put a hook and eye closure. With this skirt being very form fitting, It would be handy to have a hook and eye to help the zipper closure. That said, I love the fit and both skirts will get lots of wear in my wardrobe.
I think back pockets would be a fun feature to add as well. They would be neat to practice contrasting top stitched designs (to work your way into topstitch designs with sewing a pair of jeans).
I wish you well with your own handmade projects. Let me know if you’ve made this skirt as well or made any projects with the beautiful Art Gallery Fabric denims.
Rachel @oakbluedesigns
www.oakbluedesigns.com
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Final thoughts:
For the photos I used the matching threads for the bottom hem with a basting stitch (to test the skirt lengths). I would like to go back and use the contrasting topstitched threads instead along the bottom hem. You could really do some fun contrasting details with multiple seams in this garment. I decided to keep it more simple but I love that you have options (to contrast multiple seams as you find in traditional jeans or use only matching thread for a basic look).
The skirt is very comfortable! I love the girdle effect that the design and fabric pairings offer. The back pleat gives easy movement and the pockets are handy as well. I find when I pair a pattern with solid fabric, it becomes not only a wardrobe staple but also one that I can easily mix and match with the rest of my garments. I’m really excited about the two finished skirts, they are so comfortable to wear, I think the non-stretch denims offer such classy looks, and I love the fabrics.
In hindsight, I would have loved to have added a hook and eye to the top of the skirt. By modifying the waistband at the top of the zipper, I’ve taken out the spacing that I could have put a hook and eye closure. With this skirt being very form fitting, It would be handy to have a hook and eye to help the zipper closure. That said, I love the fit and both skirts will get lots of wear in my wardrobe.
I think back pockets would be a fun feature to add as well. They would be neat to practice contrasting top stitched designs (to work your way into topstitch designs with sewing a pair of jeans).
I wish you well with your own handmade projects. Let me know if you’ve made this skirt as well or made any projects with the beautiful Art Gallery Fabric denims.
Rachel @oakbluedesigns
www.oakbluedesigns.com
#minervamakes #minervamakers #isew #memade #memades #sewing #sewist #sewists #sewinginspo #sewinginspiration #sew #sewcialist #sewingproject #sewingprojects #sewingideas #sewingprojectideas #sewingpatterninspo #lovesewing #ilovesewing #sewsewsew #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #sewaholic #sewaholics #shareyoursewing #sewinglove #handmadewardrobe #handemadeclothes #isewmyclothes #diyclothes #dressmaking #fabricinspo #seamstress #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #fashion #fashioninspo #memadewardrobe #memadefashion #diyfashion #diywardrobe #fashionsewing #sewingskirts #indiepatterns #indiesewingpatterns #sewhousesevenpatterns #sewhousesevenalbertastreetpencilskirt #albertaskirt #alberta #pencilskirt #artgalleryfabrics #artgallerydenimstudio #sewingwithchambray #chambraysewingprojects #sewingwithdenim #denimsewingprojects #scarlettbrick
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