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My first skirt is an Alexis!
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This is the first skirt – the first cloth – I ever sewed. The lining is horrible, so I don’t show you (nearly got crazy) ;) I can proudly say that I ignored the swatch completely, maybe next time.
But I’m really confident and proud of it! It’ll feel so good to walk in the streets with clothes I sewed on my own!
Excuse my bad photos, but I’m so excited posting my first skirt ;)
There will be better photos when I’ll show you the matching Steffi-jacket!
Of course I shortened the pattern and added a slit so that I’ll be able to walk.
Edit: I added some high-quality pictures ;)
Material Notes
wool plaid in dark blue-green
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Credits
my mom for giving me this beautiful fabric and her adivces
burdastyle for the pattern
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Sep 30, 2009, 11.46 AMby upsidedownfairy
Looks absolutely gorgeous on you, well done, you have inspired me!
Nov 3, 2008, 02.42 AMby yolimba
Großartig! :-)
Jul 11, 2008, 01.27 PMby koozithing
This skirt looks great, really suits you :)
May 25, 2008, 11.40 AMby KFi89
congrats on the skirt, it looks really good and even the length is good! it looks even better with the jacket :)
May 1, 2008, 06.13 PMby myra_lee
Oh awesome, I’m sewing an Alexis in a similar print but it’s not wool. Yours looks great! I’ll have to do a wool one too.
Apr 27, 2008, 03.44 PMby JoJoaGoGo
This is really good for your first skirt, i love the style, especially the button on the side. Really well done!! I’d definately wear this.
Apr 25, 2008, 05.48 AMby MiRa29
the fabric is very nice and i think you made it very well…
congragulations for your job…
i am trying to fit the zip of my first skirt and will upload…
so i realised that, if you are trying to do something for the first time, it is not so easy like everybody says. :)
see you :)
Apr 15, 2008, 03.50 AMby figmentos
Love it! Way better than the pic in the pattern mag
Mar 27, 2008, 02.02 PMby Charbop
Wow i love it. I want to make a skirt too. I’m a complete novive myself and i’m so glad i found this site. U did so well at your first attempt, u must have atural talent.
Mar 22, 2008, 09.42 AMby Polychromatin
The pattern for the Steffi jacket is there: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/show/19
I’ll post my version soon, just need someone, who’ll take nicer pictures of me than those above ;)
Mar 22, 2008, 08.05 AMby PernilleS
I would love to see the Stefi jacket! I’ve heard other people talk about the Stefi jacket,, and I’ve also seen pics of it here on BurdaStyle – where do you find the pattern to this jacket?
Mar 20, 2008, 07.34 AMby Polychromatin
Thank you for your nice comments. Sewing is so much fun, especially when other people like the creations, too! :)
Kimmysue: Keep on struggling ;) In the end your Alexis skirt will look great, I think!
Mar 20, 2008, 07.20 AMby Kimmysue
It looks very nice, much better than the Alexis I’m currently struggling with. I can’t wait to see the Steffi jacket you make. That is my next project I think. Wonderful job!
Mar 20, 2008, 05.18 AMby keetchick
Very nicely fitted, and the fabric is really wonderful! Good job!
Mar 20, 2008, 01.53 AMby justelaite
well, nobody will see that lining, so don’t worry! great is, that facing side looks great! i like your creation very much.
Mar 20, 2008, 12.27 AMby lauriana
It looks very good, I wouldn’t have guessed it’s your first! Nice choice of fabric too.
Mar 20, 2008, 12.23 AMby toupinette
nice job! your alexis fit you very well!
Mar 19, 2008, 07.19 PMby calicocouture
I love it! The fit is great, and while you said the lining isn’t great, the outside is finished nicely!
I’d certainly wear it.
Mar 19, 2008, 05.25 PMby rina4more
der Rock ist echt schön geworden!