I have finished my linen skirt using McCalls 8972. Sorry the photos are not very good. I took them this morning and uploaded them at work (still no Internet access at home) and can't go back and take better ones as the skirt is at home and I am not.
Overall I am pretty happy with how the skirt has turned out. It was much shorter than I anticipated - should have measured! So the hem turn up is minimal. Also I had trouble getting the hem straight. The linen wanted to "bubble" along the edgeI underlined with silk organza using Shannon's method of sewing right sides together of each piece, turning out and making up as usual. Thanks Shannon! I didn't line as I think the underlining is enough.
The belt is not perfect and I would have redone it if I had any more fabric. I found that the belt changed shape due to it being cut in a curve, so some parts stretched. I think it would have been better to cut the shape out of a very firm sew in interfacing and then use that as the sewing guide. Well I know for next time! Also the belt is a bit thin for the buckle, even though it is the right size per the pattern.
Ann asked "...I see allot of people have presses, do you recommend them?". Yes I would recommend one if you have the room and the money to buy one. It is not a must have sewing accessory but it sure does make fusing interfacing a breeze. Mine is only new and hasn't had much of a workout yet :)
5 comments:
Your skirt looks great. Love that belt.
Very cute! I love the contrast of the lighter colored belt.
WOW, it was so interesting to see your post this morning, I was just looking at simplicity 5914, a basic skirt pattern I love, I need to make another.
very cute contrast indeed.
That's a pretty skirt, Vicki! I like the white contrast too, it makes the whole thing pop!
What a fabulous looking skirt, Vicki! I love the buckle you used and the fact that you used different fabric for the belt. I bet you look stunning in this skirt!
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