Colette Patterns: Meringue (Meringue)  - Type:Skirts  | | Viewed 184 times
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| | Posted on: | 1/29/13 6:14 AM | | Last Updated: | 1/29/13 6:17 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
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| Pattern Description:
A-line skirt with scalloped hem and a side invisible zipper. The upper edge and scalloped hem have facings.
Pattern Sizing:
0-18, I cut a size 8 muslin, everything being fine, I cut a straight size 8 from my fabric.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes although, on me, the skirt doesn't sit "just below the waist" like in the pattern description but at waist level. Which is fine with me. It's also a little more A line on me than on the pattern picture.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes as usual, Colette Patterns instructions are among the best I know.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Love the hem of course.
To get a good result on the hem, drawing the stitching line, as recommended in the instructions, is a necessity IMO.
I also sewed the scallops slowly with a very short stitch length (1mm). The short stitch gives more control in the curves and when you get at the tip of the scallops.
After sewing, cutting the seam allowance smaller and careful and precise clipping/notching at the tips is also needed to get a nice looking scalloped hem. And of course a good press is the most important step.
As I pressed I rolled the seam slightly toward the facing so that the seam wouldn't show on the right side of the skirt.
My scalloped hem is not absolutely perfect, but I'm happy with it.
Fabric Used:
Quilting Cotton : La Strada from Alexander Henry.
The fabric weight wasn't quite right for this skirt so I underlined it with a synthetic black crepe, and that worked great.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Apart from underlining the fabric no alteration at all !
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes and yes.
Conclusion:
A very nice and fun skirt pattern, that made me learn new skills, and I love that !
Oh and I had been holding on to this piece of fabric for a long time... I didn't want to "lose it" to any project. I'm happy I did use it for a Meringue skirt  .
More pics !
-English blog : Meringue Dolce vita
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-French blog :Meringue à la Dolce Vita
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WOW! Your skirt is simply stunning. Love your fabric choice. Toutes mes felicitations
1/29/13 7:52 AM
great skirt
1/29/13 8:25 AM
Very Cute!!! Adorable fabric and you did a great job on the scallops!
1/29/13 8:44 AM
That is toooooo cute! Great job with the zipper and scallops! I will have to get the book!
1/29/13 9:13 AM
Love, love your combination of fabric and pattern! Very cute skirt.
1/29/13 10:26 AM
Beautiful skirt and great info!
1/29/13 10:59 AM
That is so pretty, what an inspired choice of fabric!
1/29/13 3:21 PM
Loved all the photos on your blog. Perfect fabric for this pattern, love the echoing of those scallops throughout your print. Perfect.
1/30/13 1:18 AM
Also thank you for not taking me straight to your blog via your initial photograph. I much prefer to have a choice. Thanks again.
1/30/13 1:19 AM
Thanks for your comments :) @ChristmasHills : Ahah ! You noticed the echoing, I'm happy about that, that was the main reason I picked this fabric for the Meringue skirt :) Like you I much prefer to have a choice with clicking links.
1/30/13 2:33 AM
Great skirt!! & great adaptation of fabric to pattern!
1/30/13 10:47 AM
I love the print and the skirt!
1/30/13 10:36 PM