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Insufficient width of fabric to make extensions (Moderated by EleanorSews)
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Posted on: 8/28/15 4:48 AM ET
I'm making a shortish pegged pencil skirt for my daughter. The pattern has a rear vent and I managed that fine at muslin stage. I'm using a wool fabric cut out for a long straight skirt years ago.
I had just enough width to cut the skirt, though not for perfect matching - but I had no fabric for the vent extensions. I want to line the skirt. I don't know how do go ahead with a vent or equivalent (which is certainly needed)
What please are my options? I'm thinking a) sew on extensions (I have plenty of fabric from the length, it was the width that was the problem b) add a godet, don't fancy in this style. c) not sure about this one or how to go about it - put a facing around and leave as a slit d) again not sure about this - cover with lining and leave as slit. e) something else
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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I had just enough width to cut the skirt, though not for perfect matching - but I had no fabric for the vent extensions. I want to line the skirt. I don't know how do go ahead with a vent or equivalent (which is certainly needed)
What please are my options? I'm thinking a) sew on extensions (I have plenty of fabric from the length, it was the width that was the problem b) add a godet, don't fancy in this style. c) not sure about this one or how to go about it - put a facing around and leave as a slit d) again not sure about this - cover with lining and leave as slit. e) something else
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Posted on: 8/28/15 4:55 AM ET
In reply to annem54
A contrast vent might look really fun?
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Posted on: 8/28/15 4:58 AM ET
In reply to jjosiejo
Could do, it's a wool checked tweed. Not sure how to go about that, though. Thank you.
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Posted on: 8/28/15 11:00 AM ET
I've seen heavy straight skirts with vent extensions made of lining fabric. But the lining and fabric were EXACTLY the same color. It was hard to notice anything different when the dress was worn.
Threads had an issue that featured contrast kick pleats. I personally did not care for the fabric choices they used in the article, but the idea is pretty neat and might work for you. Search for hanging kick pleats on the Threads website and you should be able to find it.
Just sewing on an extension for the vent is a good idea if the fabric is not too thick.
Threads had an issue that featured contrast kick pleats. I personally did not care for the fabric choices they used in the article, but the idea is pretty neat and might work for you. Search for hanging kick pleats on the Threads website and you should be able to find it.
Just sewing on an extension for the vent is a good idea if the fabric is not too thick.
Posted on: 8/28/15 11:06 AM ET
In reply to annem54
You can attach the lining to the openings and instead of a vent, just leave it as an opening? If you have any fabric pieces left, you could add on the seam line to create the vent then sew the lining to that. Several years ago, I want to add a lining to a vented skirt and I asked about how to do it. I didn't get any help. I ended up sewing the lining the the vents and turned them-then presses. You have to be careful about your right sides etc. Since my vent was in the back seam the lining then was attached to the vents and handstitched around the zipper. The remaining lining hung loose. I am not sure that makes sense but I can try to take a picture of my skirt to show you what I mean.
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Posted on: 8/28/15 11:55 AM ET
In reply to HelenM01
Thank you. I'll have a look for that article. The fabric is quite thick but I'm toying with the idea of simply sewing on the extensions.
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Posted on: 8/28/15 11:58 AM ET
In reply to Marie367
Thank you. I think I understand from your description. I don't want to leave just an opening but I do have fabric pieces left so will likely add this to create the vent extensions.
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Posted on: 8/28/15 12:45 PM ET
In reply to annem54
If I was just doing an opening, I would sew the lining to the opening on the seam line, turn, press and topstitch around the opening. I see lots of skirts done like this so I don't think it would look strange or anything. It might be easier if the slit isn't too high. I am older and don't want a high slit-lol
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Posted on: 8/28/15 3:33 PM ET
In reply to Marie367
Thank you. It's not for me but I wouldn't have a high slit either!
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Posted on: 8/28/15 4:12 PM ET
How about the possibility of changing the vent to a slit at the side seam or in the front if there is a princess seam? Then I would do the edge to edge lining as Marie mentioned.
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