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BurdaStyle Magazine: 12-2011-124 (leather skirt) - Type:Skirts    printable version
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Reviewed by:FrenchCollections
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Posted on:1/26/13 0:11 AM
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Pattern Description:
Pleated leather skirt

Pattern Sizing:
34 to 42

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes!!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
nothing really...

Fabric Used:
Textured leather from Mood NY and some crepe de chine silk for lining from my stash.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I just shortetened it (I'm only 5'3) and replaced the invisible zipper by an exposed metal zipper from Pacific Trimming here in NY.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I keep thinking that I want one in a lighter color for spring (hmm creamy nude leather...) but since I may be moving out of NY to more tropical climate I'm hesitating.

Conclusion:
I looooved everything about this pattern, especially how quickly it came together. More details and pictures on my blog: SewingTidbits!
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aaltje said...
I really love it, beautiful!
1/26/13 4:29 AM
CypGrl said...
Gorgeous!
1/26/13 4:53 AM
Elke said...
Looks great on you...very stylish skirt!
1/26/13 7:48 AM
SavageCoco said...
Totally hip. You're rockin' it!
1/26/13 10:47 AM
HawkeMorningStar7 said...
Fabulous! Its on my list to sew. Could you please tell me how much sq footage and or hide sizes it took ? Thanks !
1/26/13 3:18 PM
Re Becca said...
That is so fabulous! I am also curious as to how many skins you needed for this. I love it!
1/26/13 5:58 PM
ChristmasHills said...
Great skirt.
1/27/13 2:48 AM
becca a said...
What a fun skirt.
1/27/13 9:47 AM
FrenchCollections said...
If i remember well I think I used 3 skins of about 5 sq ft. In general you should always bring all your pattern pieces in the store to pci, your skins!
1/27/13 5:40 PM
TasAllison said...
love the look I agree it would also be nice in a light colour for spring...would be great to try sewing leather one day!
4/2/13 7:54 PM
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