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I had to grade the pattern up three sizes – it wasn’t too tricky, I basically added 3cm to the sides, and 1.5cm to the other edges (of pockets, etc). I’ve not graded anything up before, and I didn’t have any trouble, although I wasn’t sure it would fit until right at the end.
As others have said before, I would dispense with the front flap zip next time. It’s a clever idea, but it just adds bulk and work, and I had to put in press studs at each end because it stuck out, since my belly curves around there. There’s a back seam anyway for the slit, and invisible zipper there would be fine and mean the front was a bit neater.
This is my most complex project to date, and there are a few wonky bits, but overall I am very pleased with it. I will definitely sew this again, I’d love to try out different looks and variations in fabric. The pattern would make a nice base for a generic pencil skirt, too.
Better photos to come.
Material Notes
Stretch drill.
Cotton.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jul 6, 2012, 05.48 AMby Iwushka
Well done Adelaide, and the combination of fabrics….oh sailor cute:)
Jul 5, 2012, 04.41 PMby SassyT
Nice!
Jul 5, 2012, 04.14 PMby sewknitting
Very cute skirt, looks good on you!
Jul 5, 2012, 02.30 PMby mojo elgin
It looks great! Nice job!