The fabric is green corduroy which I had in my stash. This is more of a test version than anything else. I just wanted to see how I liked the skirt and check the length. Now that it is finished I think in some kind of swingy fabric it would be very nice and less A-line. I am getting a bit of a junior high school cheerleader recollection when I look at it, probably because the color is spot on for that my old uniform.
And the back view, the way it creates a ripple in the back is so simple but clever. I need to tweak the fit a bit, plus this fabric must be very old and had some creases that would not press out.
Here is the pattern envelope, note I am not tall and I added 4 inches when I cut it out, then hemmed one inch. So it is certainly short but easy to lengthen. If I had not added the length then I would have had a nice colorful tennis skirt! As for this pattern, not quite true love but perhaps a serious like.
Carolyn of Handmade by Carolyn made this skirt up in a pleather fabric and it looks great, I think also in suede it would work well. I have an itch to make something in suede one of these days, I went through a phase a while ago where I made quite a few things but they are all gone from my wardrobe now except a couple of suede tops relegated to the back of the closet. Perhaps time to refashion...
For a laugh, one of those in the mirror shots. Now I can see this attempt I will not be trying that again. At least the floor is clean.
Happy St. Patrick's day to all,
Beth
The daffodils are almost finished and the tulips are next. . Spring starts Wednesday, hurrah!
Such a cute skirt! You wear it well. Happy St. Patty's Day to you.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love it! Must find that pattern before it's gone. Thanks for the great pictures. Actually I CAN see it as a tennis skirt...
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect St. Patrick's Day skirt! Very cute :)
ReplyDeleteCute styling. And the colours are great too. I'm beginning to really like Rachel's styles more and more.
ReplyDeleteI really like this! It is the perfect skirt for St. Paddy's Day!
ReplyDeleteCute skirt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHehe, yes, we should definitely have got together and hung out for the day in our new green corduroy skirts... then you would *really* feel like you were back at school in a uniform!
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say I love your new skirt! It is a terrific style, and I love that interesting, out of the ordinary seaming at the front.
Lovely fit on the skirt! Boy it was designed to be short. It's on the short side, and you added 4 inches!
ReplyDeleteBeth, I've also got this pattern, so it's great to see it looking so good on a real person. You've changed my view of it now, I'd been more intrigued by the top, but I'm looking at the skirt with new eyes now too
ReplyDeleteJust like you I ordered the pattern when I saw it was being discontinued, only because of the skirt. I think the fit is great and the back of the skirt drapes even better when it is a bit longer. I am really glad I did order the pattern ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting skirt - looks great!!
ReplyDeleteI have this skirt pattern and was thrilled to see that it looks so nice when lengthened to a more modest length. You look great in green!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great skirt! You look so pretty in it. It's a nice way to show off your pretty legs (wink)!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've styled the green with the blue, especially those shoes! Perfect outfit for St. Patrick's Day (or any day).
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute skirt! I love the detail in the back.
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