A Wool Skirt in Summer
And I finished my wool skirt just in time for summer!! Actually I still have to create the buttonhole and sew on the button on the back tab, but I'm thinking I might just go with a pressure button as I don't think my machine will like the thick wool.
There was a scooter parked in front of the building, so I took advantage. But I don't know who it belongs to, so I didn't actually *touch* it. :)
The weather has finally become seasonably appropriate so even the five minutes I was wearing this was too much! But I think I'll get a lot of use out of it next fall and winter :)
Here's a back view:
And a close-up on the lapped zipper:
Am I the only one who does off-season sewing??
There was a scooter parked in front of the building, so I took advantage. But I don't know who it belongs to, so I didn't actually *touch* it. :)
The weather has finally become seasonably appropriate so even the five minutes I was wearing this was too much! But I think I'll get a lot of use out of it next fall and winter :)
Here's a back view:
And a close-up on the lapped zipper:
For the last version of this skirt (drafted to my measurements), I used an invisible zipper, which broke after very little use. So this time I went with a lapped zipper treatment and I think I prefer this style.
And here are some views of the inside lining. There's some bunching at the bottom of the zipper, but I can live with it :)
This is really easy to put together but for the next one I need to incorporate pockets, so I think that'll make it a bit trickier!
I love the colour it looks great on you! My sewing is always off season, I decide I need summer clothes when its scorching hot and then when I've finally finished making them the weather will have turned autumnal
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad I'm no the only one ;)
DeleteYour new skirt is so prettily made! all the details are great. Ok, so maybe you won´t wear it straight away in the sunny weather but you will! Very nice fitting. And the fabric looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteThe fitting and lining looks really good. Wool skirts look so classy, unfortunately I can't wear wool due to itching
ReplyDeleteWithout the lining I wouldn't be able to wear it either - super itchy!
DeleteIt looks fantastic on you Donna, the fit looks spot-on! And it will be really nice to have something nice and new all ready sitting in your wardrobe for when the weather starts to cool down again :)
ReplyDeleteThanks - I agree, it should stay in the closet for now!
DeleteThe inside is very neat, impeccable finishes! It looks great on you, very well done Donna! But please kept it in the closet, go heat!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Unfortunately my current project has terrible, terrible insides!
DeleteWow, this fits you so perfectly! You'll be so glad you made this when autumn rolls around!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Now I need to work on making pants that fit!
DeleteVery lovely skirt! It fits so nicely and will be great when it cools down a bit :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wish I could say that I planned ahead, but really I'm a bit behind ;)
DeleteVery nice! The fit is great on you and I love the hot pink lining! It'll be a great garment come fall.
ReplyDeleteMy recent blue Rooibos is also made of wool. The lining makes it none-too-hot though and the best thing I noticed during my 34°C exam: even if it gets damp from sweat, you can't see the stains! ;)
Thanks Alessa! One of my main criteria for tops is that the sweat not show too much! I'm a teacher and have all eyes on me all day long so I try to avoid the half-moon-under-the-arm ;) I'll have to try wool crepe for a dress soon.
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