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Black Sateen Jenny Skirt - with Suspenders!
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This skirt is BurdaStyle’s Jenny skirt, and I spent a lot of time fitting it. I started by cutting a 44 in the hips and a 42 in the waist, and ended up taking it in more in the waist and upper hip. I like my skirts below the knee, and I had to add an extra three inches to this pattern to get it there. I also changed the waistband layout. The pattern had it cut on the bias, and then stretched to fit the skirt pieces. I didn’t really like the idea of having to stretch out the fabric to get it to fit, so I cut it on the straight grain instead. This meant that the waistband needed to be just a little bigger, since it wouldn’t be stretched on the bias. So I made sure that the seams lined up as I was checking the pattern.
I also crossed the straps in the back for extra security.
Anyway, I’m so pleased with the fit of the skirt and I know I’ll be making this pattern again and again. One of my favorite things about it is that it tapers in at the knee, creating a super curvy silhouette.
I’m wearing it with Colette Patterns Sencha Blouse. See more details on my blog!
Material Notes
The fabric I used is a black cotton stretch sateen, and I lined it with a hot pink stretch poly lining fabric.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Oct 1, 2010, 11.02 AMby possumnz
Love the way you have made it your own but adding your personal style… you look absolutely fab! Ka pai..
Jul 14, 2010, 09.04 AMby millytant
How weird, I just was looking at your pics in “Sew Hip” which I get specially imported and here you are again. Looking good mate, looks like a wise investment.
Apr 1, 2010, 11.36 PMby chantelly191
This is fantastic. I’m in love with this silhouette and the straps make it so much better. You did an amazing job.
Mar 19, 2010, 11.43 PMby helenadoll
It looks very good. Well done with mixing pattern sizes, I always have to do it – but in such a sloppy way! You have made this pattern fit you nicely :D
Mar 8, 2010, 06.36 PMby claudinka
Wow! That is great, and it fits you perfectly! I like the red lining.
Mar 1, 2010, 11.59 AMby mitmit
Wauw! You look amazing! Love the skirt, love the blouse (and love the glasses!) :-)
Feb 27, 2010, 01.45 PMby mrsevande
I love this skirt now! You did a wonderful job. I think i might make one now.
Feb 24, 2010, 12.46 PMby carottesauvage
As if the pattern was drafted exclusively for you! Love your top too…
Feb 24, 2010, 01.01 AMby nessys
You did a fab job with the fitting – like a glove, Darl, a glove! That is my fave skirt length too – very classy! Less (leg) is always more (sexy!)!!!
Feb 23, 2010, 09.31 PMby missuscrime
You’re cute and so is your skirt!
Feb 23, 2010, 05.08 AMby skaette
VERY cute.
Feb 23, 2010, 04.20 AMby monicacaroline
this is gorgeous. I really want this skirt now!
Feb 22, 2010, 11.21 PMby twoboos
SOOOO cute! love it… great photo too!!
Feb 22, 2010, 11.05 PMby sewbissy
I love this combination! Aside from how pretty it looks on you, you just look so happy wearing it!
Feb 22, 2010, 10.34 PMby djoule
Looks really great !! The fit is perfect, bravo !!
Feb 22, 2010, 08.59 PMby frkbustad
Gorgeous Gertie! Thanks for sharing the alterations with us! From what I can see, this’ll become a greater hit than my altered Kasia, and luckily I have metres of metres of black cotton stretch twill and sateen…
Feb 22, 2010, 08.41 PMby bekaem
Super. Simple but you’re going to get a lot of compliments wearing this. And your length suits the proportions of the high waisted skirt a lot better, makes the original look like it’s been accidentally pulled upwards by the straps, in comparison.
Feb 22, 2010, 08.33 PMby nettie
You look amazing!!! And I love your Black Apple prints in the background!
Feb 22, 2010, 07.45 PMby irmchen
You are right: it makes a super curvy sihouette! The ‘Sencha Blouse’ is perfect to wear with this skirt. In german I would say: Hammer geil! :-)
Feb 22, 2010, 07.41 PMby emlj
LOVE it, looks fantastic on you