Twists and pencils (Jenny skirt)

Added Sep 6, 2010

by sandrasews

Sydney, Australia

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I finally made a Jenny skirt that I can wear. The first attempt was an upcycled curtain that I have decided is unwearable, and I never properly fitted it.

Inspired by sunnilj9’s sewalong for the Jenny on her blog – http://www.thecupcakegoddess.com/ I made a very sensible black Jenny in a linen/cotton blend. It fits beautifully and I can see myself wearing it everywhere. I lengthened it by 4cm and took in the top of the waistband. I also added a lovely lapped vent instead of the simple slit.

The top with the twist collar is from Simplicity’s Cynthia Rowley collection in navy gingham – same pattern used in Birthday Dress. I love this shirt, it is so easy to make, easy to wear, lovely flow.

Material Notes

Skirt - linen/cotton blend Shirt - cotton

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Skirt
Material
Cotton, Linen

Credits

sunnilj9

The Cupcake Goddess

5 Comments

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    Sep 7, 2010, 04.47 AMby carolyn-s

    This whole outfit is just beautiful! The twisted trim looks really good, and you wear it with panache. A really nice ensemble!

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      Sep 7, 2010, 07.00 AMby sandrasews

      Thanks very much!

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    Sep 6, 2010, 10.26 PMby rubyslippers86

    I have been eyeing that cynthia rowley pattern off for a while so it’s nice to see it made up. Goes brilliantly with the jenny skirt :-)

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      Sep 7, 2010, 07.00 AMby sandrasews

      I love the entire Cynthia Rowley collection. So many flattering shapes, I really highly recommend.

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    Sep 6, 2010, 04.48 PMby frkbustad

    Gorgeous skirt. I’ll definitely go for Sunnilj9’s tutorial as well, because this fit is gorgeous!

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      Sep 7, 2010, 06.59 AMby sandrasews

      Sunnilj9’s tutorials are awesome, so many great tips.

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    Sep 6, 2010, 03.33 PMby mardou123

    Very lovely. This skirt is on my long list of projects…I am inspired.

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    Sep 6, 2010, 12.48 PMby ichigogirl

    Really nice skirt, and top. Great fit! And I really wonder how to make the twisted trim around the neckline, is it hard? Do you just make a piece of fabric and fold it irregularily, so that it overlaps a bit at the ends? Hard to write down what I mean… anyway, it looks really good!

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      Sep 6, 2010, 12.55 PMby sandrasews

      Thanks! The neckline is a tube that is twisted a few times before sewing the ends together. Then the twisted tube is handstitched (!!) to the finished shirt. Quite easy but time consuming.

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