It would come as no surprise to anyone who has made one of Nicole Mallalieu's many bag/purse or hat patterns that her A-line skirt pattern would be very well put together.
I did a sewalong a while back using the "Sew What' skirts book but if I had this pattern at that time it is what I would have used for all of them - without a doubt.
The skirt just 'fits', the way a skirt should!
No gaping waistline, no big bumps over the bum - everything clean and comfortable and correct - just the way I like it!
I know I will be getting lots of wear from this skirt this summer.
I adore this fabric, it's from the Amy Butler 'Love' range.
I intended it to be a tunic but felt the motif's were too large once I got it and I was worried where on my chest those large medallions may have ended up...
The only dilemma - what length!!???
The bottom of this skirt is simply overlocked ready for me to hem - but at what length??
Let me know your skirt length thoughts - how much should I be taking off the bottom???
Do yourself a favour and grab this pattern - then make 'em plain, make 'em panelled, make 'em long make 'em short!
It's all you need to get your summer wardrobe sorted.
26 comments:
I love the maxi skirt length but as this is a summer skirt perhaps just below or above the knee would be goo for the temperature. Pity to lose all those medallions though. Cherrie
I like my skirts knee-length so that's where I would cut it off. I remember you bought that fabric for the Schoolhouse tunic - I agree it would be tricky placing those flowers at the right spot.
And love those Saltwater sandals - I adore mine. I have so many pairs!
great skirt, Cam finally helped me out with my sizing on it, and i'm going to make up another one too! I bought a Polly Pratt dress in that fabric love. Oh, and are they Saltwater sandals? Gorgeous color!
Am planning on sewing one of these up this week- have the pattern and fabric ready. Yours looks lovely- and I like it long!
I think I'd keep that skirt long. Make the most of that gorgeous fabric!! And then I'd cut another one shorter.
And I'm very happy to hear that I'm a genius. :) (thanks!)
I would suggest mid calf or below the knee, to balance the large print. If you have enough left over, maybe a belt to wear with somethingelse?
Knee length or just above. You have worked so hard getting a great summer bod, you need to show it off! I love that fabric too and should really get some for my stash.
Mid calf would look good with those medallions. You wouldn't lose too much and you would have a nice visual line of pattern down the length.
You just reminded me that I haven't blogged mine yet - whoops!
I like knee length the best.
I quite like it long!
looks great Kazz- love the fabric (ha, ha- Love). About the length- where are you going to be wearing it? I reckon shorter is abit more casual (?), but I quite like the longer half way between knee and ankle almost, maybe a bit shorter.
I'd probably do knee length for summer too but I never go long because I'm such a shorty!
Gorgeous skirt! Nikki is very clever, isn't she. I love the way the invisible zipper goes in.
Love your skirt! I have that fabric too and have been worried about using it for clothing too but a skirt solves the pattern problem. Now where did I put my copy of that pattern...
I like this one at current length, as Cherrie said it suits the fabric print, and always good to have a longer skirt in the wardrobe for white, hairy, bruised leg days!!
Looking forward to seeing more of these.
Lx
I like this one at current length, as Cherrie said it suits the fabric print, and always good to have a longer skirt in the wardrobe for white, hairy, bruised leg days!!
Looking forward to seeing more of these.
Lx
LOVE it!
It's beautiful. I think leave it Maxi and make another shorter one in another lovely fabric.
Would be a shame to cut it off.
Think I need to get this pattern....
The skirt looks lovely, and it's a great length on you. The large print compliments the longer length too.
Love the fit around the hips and your waistband. :) I think I'd go with a spot between my knee and the widest point on my calves (Above the latter so people can see your legs tapering and getting smaller. Enjoy wearing it - it looks fab! :)
I like below the knee or mid calf but have been told that mid calf makes your calves look big--I like my calves just fine so that's the length I always choose :)
Fantastic. The skirt looks brilliant. Length... wear it long me thinks.
I have only just found your blog and love reading it. I think that long skirts need to be ankle length - otherwise they just don't look right. But maybe that's because I'm tall and spent a lifetime with pants and skirts not being long enough! I think A-line's look good at the knee.
I was thinking about making a tunic in that print but hadn't even thought about the size of the print - thanks for the heads up :)
That is a really nice pattern - I'm inspired!
I bought the pattern the other day and just waiting on its arrival (may finally trun my PC pack into a skirt - dont fall off your chair now will you)
It looks great - I personally like my skirts to be no shorted than my longest finger when help down against my body - dont ask just do.
You can get away with some length unlike Cass! ;)
I think the pattern is a testament to the fact that there is true skill in a well drafted pattern.
I would leave it long, the fabric is lovely and it would be a shame to chop it off. long skirts are great for summer too.
linda
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