BurdaStyle Magazine: 09-1994-128 (Wrap Skirt) - Type:Skirts  |
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| Reviewed by: | sfshaza | 
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| Posted on: | 12/23/12 9:25 PM |
| Last Updated: | 12/23/12 9:40 PM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend |
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| Fabric: | Stretch Denim [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: A simple wrap skirt. It closes with snaps at the waistband and clip-like closures down the front. I made two, using remnants of stretch denim for each. These are Christmas gifts for my daughters, ages 20 and almost 18.
Pattern Sizing: 36-44. I made a size 38. (Both girls wear the same size.)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Somewhat. I omitted the patch pocket. It also calls for contrast top-stitching. I didn't bother on the fabric with the black flocking. On the plain black denim, I did use gold top-stitching, but I didn't like the effect, so I ripped it out.
Outfit #1 on dress form - with black Jalie top
Blue denim skirt with black flocking
Closeup on dress form
Outfit #2 on dress form - with eggplant-colored Jalie top
Black denim skirt
Closeup of snap and hooks - these were purchased for another project some time ago, from Britex.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Sure. It's a simple skirt.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I wanted a simple short skirt I could make for my daughters that would use up some nice remnants of stretch denim. I liked this skirt because the wrap makes it easy to fit. I put the snaps and closures on one side of the skirt only. After they unwrap their gifts on Christmas Eve, I will have them try them on and I can position the other half of the snaps/closures and quickly sew/hammer them on.
Fabric Used: Stretch denim, left over from my Marcy and Katherine Tilton skinny pants.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the hems a tad. I did this because I didn't have enough fabric to make them as long as designed. I also had to piece the waistband on the blue flocked version.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Definitely. This is a great basic.
Conclusion: I hope they like these and that they fit! More on the blog.
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I love these skirts! I bet your daughters will love it. I have a 17 yo and I know she would adore this.
12/23/12 9:44 PM
I love re discovering old patterns...some are surprisingly "present"able. Really cute outfits too!
12/23/12 9:48 PM
I'm guessing they'll have lots of fun mixing these up with the rest of their clothes to make lots of great looks. Lucky girls!
12/24/12 0:30 AM
Merry Xmas - Thank you for your postings here and on your blog... you have a fabulous sense of style... (for yourself or as in what you have now made for your daughters - I hope they like these too).Thank you for sharing with us, and showing that with inspiration, effort, and follow-through, focusing on the ultimate wearer can produce unique beautiful yet practical/wearable results. Best Wishes.
12/24/12 12:23 PM
Lovely skirts, your daughters will love them!
12/24/12 5:22 PM
LUCKY, LUCKKY DAUGHTERS! Who wouldn't LOVE these little skirts? Your unique closures are AWESOME, too!
12/31/12 0:46 AM