The images have numbers on them, this refers to how and where you might want to take measurements and so forth.
For this skirt you will need approximately 2 metres of fabric, a zip and a button. I would suggest that you cut out a pattern using some newspaper before you actually cut the material. This will enable you to tweak it before you do it in real life!
Step 1; Measure your waist and add a couple of centimetres for the seam allowance,this measurement will equate with 1 on the pattern. Since the skirt is made in 2 halves you need to divide it to get the length of one piece of fabric.
Step 2; Decide roughly how long you want the skirt this gives you the length
Step 3; Then you want to cut your paper. Try to aim for this sort of shape. Use the measurement you took for step 1 and the one you took for step 2 to form the basic and draw your shape, the length of A really depends on how flowy you want the skirt to look. When you get to cutting your material you will fold the material and place the edge where I have marked 3 on the first image along this fold. Essentially so you double up the shape of your pattern to create the overall large shape illustrated in the images. You will need to do this twice to cut the front and back panels of the skirt.
Sewing the pieces together
**Firstly, if you want to put the pockets on you will need to ‘hem’ all the edges of the pockets. then pin them to the front panel of the skirt in the position that you want them. You can then sew them onto the front panel. Don’t forget that you want to leave the openings where you put your hands into your pockets!
**At this point you may wish to fit the zip into the skirt back panel.
4 Comments
Well done on all your sewing projects lately – I still haven't finished my quilt so can't start any new project until I get that out of the way. Wish me luck.
Good Grief! You can do all that?<br><br>Ah, a talented lady art thou!<br><br>RMxx
Those patterns take me back! My Mum used to make all our clothes and I've had a go in the past. My thing at the moment is cushion covers (easy, lots of straight lines!) but I think I need to give your skirt a go. The problem is I have a baby bump at the moment so maybe I could work out a maternity version! Good to find your blog.
love the skirt style 🙂 You have made me want to get my sewing machine out right away x WADs x