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Other: GertiesBook (The Pencil Skirt) - Type:Skirts

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ErikaMadeIt


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12/7/12 9:51 AM

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Highly Recommend

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Wool Coating [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
Pencil Skirt from Gertie's book for better sewing
Pattern Sizing:
I did a size 10
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 easy to follow, I followed all her tips
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the style, I love the shape
Fabric Used:
Wool, rayon bemberg lining
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
none, just shortened it a bit
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
YES. it's addictive
Conclusion:

I also followed Gertie's instructions and added spiral steel boning into the waistband
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	michellep74 said... Cute skirt! I really love most of the designs in Gertie's book but haven't made any of them yet. 12/7/12 1:25 PM
	Lori V said... Very cute. 12/7/12 5:26 PM
	olybinewski said... Wow, I love this! Adding the boning is totally one of those steps I'd balk at, wondering if it was worth the effort... Obviously it is. I love how you've styled the skirt. 12/7/12 8:03 PM
	Eva Suzanne said... A great skirt...looks fabulous on you ...& the color is bold & feminine. 12/8/12 0:23 AM
	TalyQ said... Looks very nice. 12/8/12 1:49 AM
	KatC83 said... Oh, very cute! It's good to read about somebody adding boning - I've never braved that. 12/8/12 1:57 AM
	punkmik said... i need to start making some of these. urs is so pretty! great colour! amazing job! 12/9/12 10:04 AM
	imsewcrazy said... Beautiful color and the fit is perfect! 12/9/12 2:02 PM