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This skirt may be my new ‘go to’ pencil skirt pattern. I made very few alterations and the fit is great. I’m quite curvy but this skirt managed to fit them all.
Since I like my pencil skirts quite fitted I decided to reinforce all the seams so there would be no accidental mishaps walking up/down the stairs or with sitting down too abruptly on a chair. I applied silk organza to the side seams as well as to the back seam to help support the godet and prevent any seam ripping in that area, blogged about here. I also reinforced the front and back inward corners using more silk organza, blogged about here.
The only change I would make for next time would be to make the waistline seam a bit more snug so the skirt would hit me just above my waist. Otherwise it’s a perfect pencil skirt pattern with a lovely godet.
You can find more images on my blog zilredloh
Material Notes
Wool Classic, Bemberg lining, silk organza for stabilizing the seams and horsehair canvas for stability in the yoke waistband.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 24, 2011, 04.22 PMby mojo elgin
it’s gorgeous!
Dec 13, 2011, 04.11 PMby easbrooke
Very cute! I love the color and the fit.
Dec 8, 2011, 07.26 AMby schnui
I really like this skirt pattern and I think you have made it look even better. Well done, it is lovely.
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Dec 8, 2011, 09.50 PMby zilredloh
Thanks for the sweet comment Schnui! :)
Dec 7, 2011, 10.19 PMby wildcatspow
Love this!
Dec 7, 2011, 09.45 PMby corcoranrobyn
Love the colour!