I used a mid-weight cotton plaid for this project. Using plaid was the hardest part, because I wanted to have the print match up nicely on the seams. That required extra cutting time. It also meant cutting out all my pieces on a single layer of fabric. The pattern has the finished hip and waist measurements printed on it. I trusted that they were accurate, and they were. I used the size 10 up to and through the hip, but then graded out to a 14 at the waist. I wanted the skirt to sit lower, and there was no way my waist would have fit into the size ten finished measurement! My skirt ended up landing right at my belly button and I am happy with that.
Here are the results:
The fly went together beautifully and the instructions were easy to follow. I did change the hem. It called for a narrow 5/8" hem, but I did a deep 2" hem. I also omitted step 14 where it said to ease in the skirt into the waistband. Since I significantly altered the waist size, this wasn't necessary. Remember how I said this would transition nicely from summer to fall. Here are couple ways I plan to wear this.
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| Summer - You can find the blog post for the top here. |
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| Fall - I've had both these rtw tops for years. I am so glad the green fleece vest matches the green in the skirt perfectly. |
26 comments:
Hi Shannon, I like the style of the skirt. Especially the pocket treatment, but are you sure it's B5646? I wanted to look it up, but a top came up instead.
I love this skirt - what a great pattern - it looks so comfortable, casual but interesting and fun too. Do not envy you plaid matching though!
Fantastic skirt, you did a marvelous job matching the plaid.
Great skirt! The plaid looks really classy.
Great tailoring! Looks as if it is an expensive rtw skirt!
Skirt is great, as always. Looking forward to seeing your fall sewing, altough I will be checking out your older posts for inspiration as it is spring here.
I love the skirt! It turned out very well. Great style options, too.
Oops, thanks Angela. It is Butterick 5649.
Great skirt - well done!
Shannon I really like this skirt, you so correct, it does transition very well! I can see this one being a TNT for a quick skirt!
Your skirt is wonderful. Great job on the plaid! And there are pockets - what more could you want?
REALLY like this skirt. I like the waist sitting too. That is exactly where I would have liked it as well! The fabric was just perfect for this as well!
Great skirt. You should be able to get a lot of wear out of it. TFS
The skirt looks great in plaid and I love how you styled it for the changing seasons.
Looks great! Nice pattern matching.
The skirt looks great, and good job with matching that plaid too!
Cute casual skirt! You did such a nice job with the plaid. It looks great.
really cute and versatile. it has a very "Hampton's" style!
Squeeee! I hope you will do post about Maui "fashion week!" What a great surprise.
Nice job on the skirt. :) It looks quite versatile. I've only matched plaids once, and that was cutting down a shirt of Kevin's for Gideon. Actually, I'm matching patterns right now with the easter outfits, sort of .... Yeah, forgot aboutthat. Hopefully in another week I'll have those done.
I see your "fall" weather is about like ours. Still suitable for bare legs....
Nice skirt! And you did a nice job matching the plaid.
I love this skirt - it has loads of casual elegance. You've done an excellent job with the plaid - one of these days I must take the plaid plunge!
Great everyday wear ! I like Eugenias comment: loads of casual elegance - that's exactly what I felt when I first saw it.
Adorable skirt, especially in the plaid fabric. Red Sand Beach looks so beautiful -- thank you for sharing the photos!
Amazing...Looks like something I wore in high school! Maybe we are related after all!
Your skirt looks great and perfect matching!
Great way to style this cute little number.
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