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Self drafted skirt. The top is Vogue 1247 (out of print) in silk crepe de chine. |
As with my pants, I decided not to add pockets so as to avoid them from showing through to the right side. I also used the same waistband technique I used for my white pants where I cut the facing 1 1/2 inches wide, folded under 1/4 inch and topstitched. This results in a clean waistband finish that looks like a countered waistband. I think this will be my waistband technique go forward for white or light colored pants and skirts. I inserted an invisible zipper at center back.
The beauty with pattern-making is that once you have a sloper that fits you, just about any pattern you draft from that sloper will fit nicely. You only need to tweak the garment to account for fabric variables.
I used hem tape at the hem for a nice polished touch.
I believe this ensemble is one of my most comfortable for those hot summer days.
Happy sewing!
Very cute - love the waistband technique !
ReplyDeleteThank you! Ready to wear fits me poorly but it often uses innovative techniques that can be duplicated in home sewing.
DeleteHurrah for the self drafted from sloper garment! It fits great, looks great, and is worthy of the beautiful finishing techniques.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara. I like adding extra finishing techniques. It my view it makes the garment special.
DeleteYour skirt fits perfectly, slopers look amazing and I wish I had one, finishing looks super neat too
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lynsey! If you are interested, I believe Craftsy.com has some classes on developing slopers (Suzy Furrer I think) and they have gotten high reviews. Worth checking out if you have the time.
DeleteLove the waistband technique - I think it's a great finish for any pant or skirt, not just light colored! I'm enjoying following your sloper journey - thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Janee! You are right. This waistband technique could be used on all types of fabrics.
DeleteThat top looks fabulous on you, you made it fit perfectly. Love the combination
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie. It's actually one of my favorite tops. Very lightweight and comfortable.
DeleteYour skirt fits so great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Beverly!
DeleteLove the entire outfit! A white straight skirt will go with a multitude of tops and it looks lovely and cool too. Your blue top off sets it beautifully. Such a nice outfit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn. Yes, I agree with you...basics always extend the wardrobe.
DeleteWow! I love the basic skirt! It really goes well with blue top and the necklace:))) It's stylish and chic.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Eli cat!
DeleteYour skirt is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa!!
DeleteI've been thinking about making a white skirt since last summer but never did! Your skirt looks fab!
ReplyDeleteIt's never too late...thanks Kyle!
DeleteYou have a wonderful fit on your skirt and the blouse is gorgeous. I'm in the process of making a pants sloper myself. It's a long process seeing that I don't know pattern making or drafting - but I am determined to make a sloper.
ReplyDeleteIt is totally worth the effort Faye!
DeleteThis is one great basic! A true staple of any summer wardrobe. Perfect outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sasha!
DeleteWhite skirts are the best <3 Super cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteThat is a great white skirt! And I'm sure you're getting a lot of wear from it in the hot humid weather we're having!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn. Most definitely I am!
DeleteSlippers make life better. Nice fitted skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dorothy!
DeleteThat style and fabric combo are perfect. I need this sewing patterns!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It is a pattern that I made myself. However, it is a very simple design I am sure you can find in the big pattern companies.
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