Hidden Details

My wool skirt is coming along nicely.

Instead of a back vent or kick-pleat, I decided to add a godet. I am excited to see how this added bit of shape at the back turns out.

And then there was a whole lot of catch-stitching to do.

Being a wool pencil skirt, this garment definitely needed a lining. And I happened to have some bemberg rayon that is an almost perfect color match to the wool, which was quite handy.

The waistband is boned to help keep its shape.

I normally do my best to avoid plastic boning. But when it is only two inches long, and will not extend past the waistline, it works.

And I have some stashed away, so I might as well use it, right?!

Then there was some more hand stitching . . .

Until all the pieces were put together!

Next, the bulk was graded at the waist seam.

The skirt still requires a hem, but that is for another day.