Thursday 19 May 2011

Skirt homework...

So we're off to a bit of a slow start with the sewalong...

I've been a little preoccupied I must confess - I have big plans for the coming weekend...



In my defence, my plans do include making a few A-line skirts to test out the pattern and make sure I know what I am doing so we can sewalong as successfully as possible.

So please bear with me and let's make an official start a week from now - Wednesday 25th of May.

In the meantime - here's your homework!


  • Choose what style of skirt you'd like to make. I am going with a classic A-line as this suits my figure (curvy!) and is practical and comfortable for my lifestyle.
  • If you have the Sew What Skirts book - familiarise yourself with how to go about making up your pattern by reading pages 16-19.
  • If you are using a commercial pattern measure yourself and draft/trace off the pattern in the appropriate size.
  • If you are planning to use Prints Charming fabric scrap pack in your skirt - sit down and have a go at adding some embroidery to some of the pieces because I guarantee if you say you'll do it after you have finished the skirt, you won't!


And while you are here - why not grab a sew-along button as made by the very clever Gilly, just to jazz up your blog a bit. Thanks Gill.

sit 2 sew what skirts button


See you soon.

PS - everyone is welcome for this sewalong - whether you were at SIT or not and you don't have to use Prints Charming fabric - it's about having a go at making something for yourself and joining in with this community.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Have I told you lately that I love you?

rachelmp said...

I've been eyeing off the Sew Lisette Patterns and I can't wait to see how your version works out, and to see you of course! One more sleep. Hooray

Donna said...

Sounds great. I have done my homework. I am going for an a-line with a small yoke that has a small zip centre back. THis is going to be fun.

Kate said...

Are you really that organised that you have a typed list of what you'll be making and what to take?? No wonder you laughed at me and the messy way I organised that swap last year. And, are you really making yourself a hot ruffle skirt?? Please don't forget a modelled photo of that one. And lastly , have fun!! On no there's actually one more: thanks so much for gorgeous comments about my Dad. They have meant so much xx

Megs said...

i am in, however my book hasn't arrived yet, hopefully it will before go time? otherwise i will maybe go with a barcelona skirt. I too want to make that Lisette pattern although i was thinking of a different neckline, can't wait to see your version!

Leah said...

Lovely! I've read the book, and bought some fabric (I excel at the shopping part of sewing....)

Gillian R said...

Yeppers, I've picked my skirt. A-line plain and simple. So it shows off the gorgeous prints charming fabric!