My first attempt to make and actually wear a piece of clothing….I loved the pleats on the Sidonie Variation 2. I’m glad I did and think it turned out well!
I made the pleats half the recommended size from the pattern; also, I did not make the hem at the length suggested, I left it a bit longer.
Pink Linen self, non-static polyester liner, 8in zipper
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Yesterday, 09.45 PMby Liloca
You’ve done a wonderful job with this pattern – your work looks so professional :)
Nov 18, 2009, 05.45 AMby shiela_imbao
love it:)
Nov 17, 2009, 09.42 PMby Renee Adams
Beautiful and that color of salmon-y pink is perfect! Brava
Sep 10, 2009, 04.06 PMby cannes_04
thank you all!
Sep 10, 2009, 04.06 PMby cannes_04
thank you all!
Sep 10, 2009, 05.53 AMby kaitui_kiwi
Very cute! I want to make this skirt so much, you reminded me, I just have to wait a bit longer for summer to come back. Great job and a wonderful colour. Your variations are great, well done, I hope you wear it often, it looks great on you :)
Sep 9, 2009, 09.26 AMby fabricaddict
very very beautiful and what absolutely perfect pleats!!
Sep 9, 2009, 08.06 AMby zedanya
this is lovely.. i find it hard to believe this is the first wearable thing you have made? it is so perfectly executed!
Sep 8, 2009, 10.25 PMby missymay
beautiful!
Sep 8, 2009, 09.41 PMby mmmcheeseburgers
adorable! and i second that pleats comment as well, superbly done. also, love those shoes they go so well with this skirt :)
Sep 8, 2009, 08.50 PMby Louise87
Very nice!! Your pleats are so crisp! i always have trouble with pleats! Well done, it looks great!
Sep 8, 2009, 08.33 PMby sewella
I think it’s looks beautiful on you and I also like the colour of the fabric. Great job!