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Description
I made quite a few modifications to make this pattern work for me, although I tried to keep the feel and style of Kasia’s great design intact. I eliminated the inner front skirt panel and replaced it with side yoke pieces and a pocket, opting for no gathers. I sewed the front panel all the way up to the waistband and put a zipper in the back. Since I didn’t use contrasting fabric for the yokes I added piping to show off the front line of the original design . I also made the waistband about 30% narrower. I’m big busted and, although I love the look of high-waisted skirts and pants, on me they look like I just built a pedestal for my boobs! On the back I eliminated the yoke altogether and made a fancy little kick pleat in place of the slit.
Material Notes
Rayon blend jacquard
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
Kasia26 for pattern and inspiration
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Jun 13, 2008, 03.42 AMby nikkishell
This looks great! I love your fabric choice and the alterations you made to the pattern.
Jun 3, 2008, 08.32 AMby adgentry
totally awesome skirt!!!!! Love the color, very flattering.
Jun 2, 2008, 01.42 AMby lybu
Wow, what a beautiful fabric and colour. I like your modifications.
Jun 1, 2008, 09.08 AMby mrsbowles
Thank you all so much for the nice complements. I wish you could feel the fabric, too. It’s really smooth and floaty. It feels wonderful. Believe it or not, I found it on a sale table at Hancock Fabrics (a chain store here in the states)! What luck. I had just decided to join the sew-along and thought I might go for something fun and casual, but this fabric I could not resist!
Jun 1, 2008, 07.34 AMby lxandra
this is a wonderful creation of kasia! the material is dazzling!
Jun 1, 2008, 07.29 AMby anniestitches
Beautiful fabric and details.
Jun 1, 2008, 05.50 AMby naughtylittlepony
What a gorgeous job you have done of this. I agree with everyone else – purfect fabric for this pattern.
Jun 1, 2008, 04.21 AMby peaudane
Lovely skirt! I like the changes you made.
Jun 1, 2008, 02.09 AMby Angela Ashley Chiew
What a gorgeous fabric! I think this is wonderful – well done. I love the creations of this skirt I have seen. I think I’ll have to give it a shot soon.
Jun 1, 2008, 02.05 AMby yoshimi
I also love your fabric! Great fabric choice. The piping and the buttons are perfect matching to your Kasia, too. I really love your version.
May 31, 2008, 11.41 PMby fashion1
the fabric is fantastic for the kasia skirt! very well made and great alterations!
May 31, 2008, 10.43 PMby jellybean
I love your Kasia. The alterations you made are just great and your fabric is gorgeous.
May 31, 2008, 09.05 PMby miss-g
I like your modifications. It gives a skirt a smooth line. I’ll keep them in mind if I ever get around to making this skirt. Love the fabric and the piping on the front panels.
May 31, 2008, 08.26 PMby lcavagnolo
I think this fabric was the perfect choice for the Kasia skirt. It is absolutely to die for! :) Was it from your stash, or did you recently purchase it?