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| Drafting the pattern |
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| pinning together |
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| Pieces sewn together. |
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| I did a double seam - straight stitch with a zig zag over it. |
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| Ironing seams flat |
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| Making my rolled hem |
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| The waistband/straps |
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| Placing the waistband/straps |
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| Pinning the waistband on |
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| Waistband attatched |
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| Straps! |
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| Turning straps right side out |
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| Waistband! |
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| Ironing the straps and waistband down |
This one was really very easy. I've never made a (non-elastic) waistband before, and it was fun to learn. It has an optional button hole to put the strap through, and that would be nice... I am still intimidated by button holes. Maybe I'll tackle it for the next wrap skirt I make.
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| Front of the skirt done (needs ironing) |
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| The overlapping back (I might do a bigger overlap next time). Note the errant chalk lines... that'll come out in the wash. |
This skirt didn't take long at all. I drafted the pattern (making several mistakes along the way and re-doing things), cut the fabric (also re-positioning a few times... I erased some chalk lines, let's just say that much), and sewed the skirt in only 2-3 hours, working time. I think it would look really cute with a contrasting waistband and straps, too. But this orange fabric I got is so cool. I'm pleased. Can't wait to try my next skirt.
And the book is really cool. :D
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