Burda Style For people who sew
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When I saw the beautiful plum color of this jacket I knew that it would make a stunning skirt. Plus, once I realized that it was made out of 100% wool I was even more convinced.
To make this skirt I first unpicked all of the seams of the jacket and ironed all of the seam allowances flat. The back of the jacket became the front of the skirt by adding some front darts. I then sewed the two front panels of the jacket together to make the back of the skirt while utilizing the former bust darts as my back skirt darts. Next, the lapels of the jacket were attached to the waistband of the skirt to create a flattering high-waisted look. On the back of the skirt I created a panel along the bottom section and then ironed in pleats instead of a slit. This also covered up the former pockets of the jacket. Lastly, I put in a lining and ironed all seams and points flat for a well tailored look.
I used almost every bit of fabric from the former blazer and added just a bit of lining fabric to complete the skirt.
You can see a bit more on my blog www.presserfoot.com.
Material Notes
100% wool
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Oct 14, 2010, 09.23 AMby tan-1
Love the waist at the front, I would so buy this if I saw it in a shop!
Oct 10, 2010, 12.44 AMby carottesauvage
Hey girl your project is the best!
Oct 6, 2010, 01.46 PMby sewmimisew
Great job on the skirt! Beautifully tailored. Too bad the voting slideshow did not show the back…they should’ve put a link to your burda homepage for “more pictures and details” …. i think i’ve come across your blog before too!
Oct 5, 2010, 01.46 PMby begysh
I love love loveeee it. It is so inspiring. I am really gonna try this out. I must have it :) when i saw the front i think that “it really must have pleats in the back. Please tell me that she made pleats instead of a slit.” and you did it this way. Thank you :P Now one thing that i must do now is gonna beg to mum for a this kind jacket.
Oct 3, 2010, 07.00 AMby deja-gal
OMG! I’m stunned at your creativity. You did an awesome job and recreated a beautiful garment! Well done!
Oct 1, 2010, 10.29 PMby 1sewingprincess
lovely
Oct 1, 2010, 08.47 PMby kelepso
Beautiful garment!
Oct 1, 2010, 06.19 PMby morphomixstress
Your going to win!
Oct 1, 2010, 04.03 PMby steampunkginger
Lovely work-really professional end result. Love the pleats!
Oct 1, 2010, 12.51 PMby curdis
You’re very creative!
Oct 1, 2010, 12.15 PMby farahajh
You are a genius. I love this skirt, very well done.
Oct 1, 2010, 11.17 AMby kristensaurus
This is so creative, especially the pleated panel and lapel waistband- genius! You did a great job, and the color is beautiful.
Oct 1, 2010, 05.08 AMby nishavinod2009
Lovely color! I liked the pleats in the back specially-its come out very neat-the whole skirt looks very nice
Oct 1, 2010, 03.59 AMby skeeler
Totally impressive!! I also agree those pleats are great. A luscious skirt altogether. Good job.
Oct 1, 2010, 03.41 AMby laugh434
Lovely! I like the pleats in the back, and the collar-turned-waistband!