Sunday, August 24, 2014

A Simple Skirt


This is a simple, one-seamed skirt with an elastic waist that I made from a border print cotton sateen I discovered at JoAnn's last summer. But as you know, simple isn't easy...

I matched the print at the back seam


Difficult to see (success!), but I assure you that there is a seam running up the center back of the skirt.  You can tell a little bit at the bottom, because...


...I also added a kick pleat.

My hip measurement and the print dictated the circumference of the skirt, and I used this technique for the matching after pressing under the seam allowance and facing for the kick pleat.

If I had it to do over again, I'd add a lining to minimize wrinkling but I'll just wear a slip with it in the future.

5 comments:

Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said...

What a pretty skirt! Love the fabric you chose to make it with...it really makes the skirt sing!

SewTypical said...

Looks Great on you!
love that fabric...
:-)

Coco said...

What a pretty use of this piece of fabric. Looks lovely on you, and it's unique. Nice work!

Rhonda Buss said...

The lines may be simple, but the print really takes it over the top. So lovely.

MaryEllen said...

The print is what makes this . Great job !!!