There was a little less than a yard of the black n white polka dot linen, and I didn't want to consign it to the scrap bin. Especially since the white fabric scrap was still out and I thought the two would make a great skirt.
However, when I went to cut the white linen out I didn't have enough for full size pieces. I figured I could just add another coordinating piece and after some searching through the fabric collection I found two pieces that I thought would work. So I took to Instagram to ask for assistance...
The most votes were for the combination on the left which actually is my personal favorite too. I make so many
"corporate colored" safe garments that every time I can step out the box a little I'm going there! As seen above, I had a red cotton pique twinset that worked well with this...so a skirt was born!
Supplies... Pattern ~ TNT 4 gore skirt (also made
here,
here and
here and all still in my closet)
Fabric ~ Fabric scraps from the Summer version of
Butterick 5821 Red/black/white linen print from fabric.com
Notions ~
1" non-roll elastic
Construction... - The most challenging part of making this skirt was making the strips and then stitching them together so that they matched at every seam.
- There is very little math involved in making the strips/layers because it was based upon the length of the black 'n white embroidered piece.
- That piece was evened off and then the approximately 4" strips were cut of the white and the printed linen.
- I stitched the white to the print piece first - trying to be precise.
- Then I stitched the black 'n white embroidered piece onto that bottom strips.
- To make the skirt, I matched the side seams that worked together. This took some doing and I actually "forced" one seam with a little basting and steam.
- It is unlined.
- The hem is turned under one inch. Then it's folded in half and ironed flat then machine stitched.
Construction Photos...
The two top pieces are from QVC from the Denim & Co. collection. However, the tank has been altered to fit me. It arrived with a boxy fit and way too low armholes so I took in the side seams to give me a closer fit.
This is a little funky and fun and I will wear it to work on a Friday. I usually am a little more fashionable on Fridays because we have a casual Friday dress code in my office.
Next up is The Smugglers Daughter Dress. I have to admit that I got stymied for a minute. If you follow me on Instagram, you will remember that I
posted a pic of where I was headed. I came to terms with what was bothering me and fixed it. I really like the dress now so it's up next.
Lastly, the grandkids were with me this weekend so here is Miss Samantha...she's almost seven months old now with a mind of her own!