Pleated denim skirt

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I recently got some french curves (I had no idea that it was the term in use for curved rulers) to draft the pattern of this skirt. I got inspired by the Bella trousers, the way it surrounds the hips and the waist. Unfortunatelly, I made too many rectifications ( I initially wanted to post the pattern)and now I am lost... ah French curves ...What do I do with you with you now?...just stop the camembert I guess because my pattern sketches really stink. The front panel curvy(on top of the pleats) bit has small pockets, zip on the side. No hem just a triple zigzag round.

Materials

Heavy weight denim, bias tape

Credits

Burdastyle

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~E Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 5:59 AM

If you struggled with this, it's certainly not obvious in the final product. The skirt looks really nice. It's fitted well and it has a nice flow to it.
AnaJan Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:15 AM

I think you made a lovely skirt. I don't know how you wanted it to look like, but the final result doesn't stink at all!
Milkyway Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:15 AM
Planning my b-day party

What a great skirt. its lovely. Plus I adore your blouse too
LYBU Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:21 AM
moving to her new house

I love your skirt. It looks really great. I like your blouse too.
catepelose Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:41 AM

Lovely. I love the shirt too!
smvphotography Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:48 AM
merging cape dracula and steffi

holy cannoli! it's gorgeous! i absolutely love it! i wanna make it! love the pockets too. is that strip sewn over the skirt or is it actually part of the skirt (does that make sense?). pretty blouse too!
sunnyb64 Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 6:56 AM
Me vs. pants, round 2

It looks really great. I also love that it looks like it could fit in at an office or other professional functions, but it's denim.
Ghainskom Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 7:10 AM
moving on to shirts

I absolutely love the skirt! Come on girl, get this pattern going :)
ink Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 7:44 AM
YES we CAN! Get the vote OUT!

Ok that is it! I am just going to send you all my money and order a wardrobe. That skirt is FABULOUS. How did you learn to use the curve?

I adore your lines. Everything you make is retro/modern with a very tailored feminine look. I would wear your potatoe skins also, given the chance.

Girl....you need to start pumping out some patterns!
evulekotule Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 7:56 AM
sewing shirt

Your skirt has beautifull curves. I want a pattern!
naughtylittlepony Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 7:56 AM
making tiny legs (then the body)!

You look so gorgeous in that whole outfit! I LOVE your skirt, I'm so impressed. I agree with everyone else, I would love to see this pattern up. As always you really inspire me and it spurs me on to do more.
easbrooke Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 8:07 AM
finishing skirts, making gifts.

I love the seam/stripe in the middle of the skirt. How did you do that? Is is hard to use the French curve?
juebejue Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 9:14 AM
waiting for fabric.com's package

wow, i had been looking for a pattern with this kind of curve around the hip for FOREVER! please please! if you can, pattern... :)
nehmah Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 9:58 AM
As ye sew, so shall ye rip.

I like the design, and hope you post a "how-to" for the curved panel. BTW,does it continue around to the other side? Cordially, Nehmah
adgentry Ï Posted 30 July 2008 at 12:24 PM
I fixed my serger!!!!

I really like it, too. The draping is perfectly suited to your body and I think you achieved the affect you were looking for re: Bella! I would keep the French Curves polished and ready to go, have the camembert, and draft away! Congrats on a lovely creation!