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Hot Pleats Marie Skirt
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I made this Maria Skirt in just a matter of hours and with only a few changes. I made the waistband much wider – almost three inches – and ended up having to take it in quite a bit. I also tacked down the top few inches of the pleats so they wouldn’t fly away quite so much. When I first tried it on after finishing, I almost wished I had just made the back straight down, with no pleats, because the pleats make my rear look larger than (I hope) it actually is…but then I realized I kinda liked it! I’m working this skirt, ladies :)
Material Notes
wool blend from that good ol’ bargain annex at Paron’s
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 27, 2010, 01.46 AMby Natalia *
Ive had the same problem. I made an A-line pleated skirt similar to the Marie and I was very unhappy with the pleats in the back because they made my rear look bigger than necessary. I tacked them down from the top as well and I found that it actually made the bottom of the pleats stick out even more. Im still trying to figure out the best way to fix it.
Nov 11, 2009, 03.57 AMby seasidelaundry
Nice! I think the effect is more attention getting and well worth the tad extra emphasis feature. Your “get the job done” attitude & fearless modifications are extremely motivating.
Nov 10, 2009, 09.47 PMby alden
amazing! incredible job
Nov 8, 2009, 08.16 PMby ichigogirl
Really nice skirt, I too like the way you treated the pleats, it makes it look much more sophisticated!
Nov 8, 2009, 01.54 AMby ginasophia
About how far did you tack down the pleats, because I am loving the shape you achieved. I haven’t worn my marie (partly because the pattern is crazy to match, but mostly) because of the shape. I am looking for simple modifications.
I love your modifications and the final garment (and that is some classic sexy styling)! Work it!
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Nov 8, 2009, 01.46 PMby valgalnyc
In the front, I tacked them from the top to about 4.5 inches down. In the back, I tacked them from the top to about 3 inches down (got to leave room for that aforementioned rear!)
Thanks for the compliments! Hope you get to wear yours soon!