i made another skirt. this one went MUCH more quickly (maybe 2.5 hours?) though i'm still not entirely thrilled with the outcome. i used the same pattern as my first skirt, but i tried making this one a little bigger. it's still pretty snug, though. maybe all i need to do is eliminate two of the *6* darts. i think that might help. i dunno, though.
also, i used a polyester fabric because i loved the print so much. the fabric itself sucks, though. i don't think i'll wear this.
in fact, i gave both skirts to mary, as she's a size smaller than me and i suspect they will look better on her.
time to try a new pattern, i think. and to buy more cotton fabric.
i think i'm addicted to skirt-making.
Posted by xta at August 6, 2006 10:06 AM | TrackBackIf sewing clothes is anything like crocheting and knitting, it's worth investing in good materials. Bad yarn rarely makes a good scarf. And sucky polyester fabric won't make a satisfying skirt, although it looks pretty good in the picture--the print *is* nice. Texture is everything, huh?
Posted by: Penny at August 6, 2006 10:41 AMEliminating the darts will help if it's too small in the waist but fits in the hips. If it fits in the waist but is too small in the hips, make the whole skirt wider and then increase the size of the darts. If it's too small everywhere, then go up a size. Speaking of sizes, you know that pattern sizes are different from store sizes right? I think they're 2 sizes off. if you're trying to make the size you buy from a store, it will never fit. Ignore the size and go by your measurements.
Posted by: Sarah at August 6, 2006 08:06 PMI am more impressed than ever at your skirt making ability.
I must get some domestic talent......