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This is my very slightly varied version of Twinkle’s A-line skirt! I cut out the pattern pieces this past weekend after much plotting and just couldn’t get to sewing it.. I was pretty intimidated by the lining. But after some encouragement from MissValentine0601 and seeing the contest, yesterday was the day I got to it!
I am extremely satisfied with the results. It isn’t perfect, but it is me! A little sloppy, a little unique and highly anticipated ;)
I changed things up a bit by connecting the pleats (im not sure of the technical term, regardless i think i may separate them for a more flowy A-line) I though it would elongate my short torso.. I also turned the pleats inward a bit like all of the popular tulip skirts. Also, I used a suiting wool instead of heavy, skipped the zipper and used metal snaps (i love the outer look of circular silver snaps!) and connected the lining (making my life a little more complicated, but neater in the end.)
I lined this skirt with ivory charmeuse, and top stitched with a lighter colored grey thread.
ps, this is my first winter skirt (bought or made) ever! I can wait to wear it tomorrow, to school, work, and dinner :)
Thank you so much Twinkle by Wenlan for the pattern!
100% stretch wool suiting charmeuse
http://www.burdastyle.com/
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Oct 15, 2009, 09.21 AMby Susisonne
Great work!
Oct 15, 2009, 03.06 AMby pixelink
wonderful version, fabric works really well with this pattern. GOOD LUCK!
Oct 15, 2009, 12.42 AMby alazycalm
Ohhh, those snaps are cuuute! I want to use some now!