Vogue + Kwik Sew = SWAP Outift #3

One pattern company I haven't sewed with yet, since writing this blog, is Vogue.  I've had this skirt pattern (7805 OOP) in my stash for a long time and have always wanted to make it.  I was sure I would have fitting trouble with Vogue, especially in the waist, but I was surprised to find the waist and hip final measurements printed on the pattern paper and decided to go with a size 10.  I added about an inch to the waist because I wasn't sure how low the skirt would sit.  Turns out I didn't end up needing the extra inch and sewed a straight size 10.  I also used Kwik Sew 3463 for the sheer top.  Here is the outfit.

The fabric for the skirt was purchased locally at Discount Fabric Warehouse.  It is a cotton ripstop in a mushroom color.  It was a dream to sew with.  The Vogue instructions were crystal clear.  This zipper application is the nicest one I have sewn so far.  The skirt features topstitching, patch pockets blending into belt loops, back vent, front and back darts, and a blind hem.  My sewing machine came with a blind hem foot.  Glad I pulled out the instructions and figured out how to use it!  I used a 2 3/4" hem instead of a 2 1/4" hem, which the pattern recommends.

Skirt Front:

 

Skirt Back:

Blind Hem & Back Vent:

Kwik Sew 3463 is a pattern for leggings and long tunic t-shirts.  I used a navy blue gauze knit from FFC  to make the t-shirt.  I altered the arm piece to be more narrow and longer than it was originally drafted.  This is a perfect transitional piece from summer to fall.  I am wearing it with the striped tank from my previous post.  Here are a few more mix and match outfits.  Happy Sewing!