red button down skirt
Finally, some sewing again and it’s not even navy blue!
A bright red skirt which has been in the works for nearly two months! Phew. It’s based on the same pattern as the blue pencil skirt, but I wanted to add a button placket at the front.
I first procrastinated on actually drafting the pattern and when I finally did, I made many stupid mistakes…I redrafted and sewed the skirt up pretty quickly and it was looking really neat when I realized I had miscalculated the button placket and the skirt was now way too tight. So I ripped the placket out again and got creative in adding a new placket without having to redo the whole skirt (I was out of fabric for that anyway). Add a little time between each step to stew over it and get my motivation back up and you have two months of work on a simple skirt. At least now it fits!
It even has pretty buttons and button holes and is fully lined (don’t get me started on how many times I messed up the lining).
I think I’ve worked on it too long to determine if I like it. I’m sure some of you know that feeling. I’ll see how I feel about it in three months. That sounds depressing, I promise to be more upbeat in my next post :)
The necklace I’m wearing is by Native Clutter on Etsy btw.
Kristina, I know what you mean but in a couple months from now you will love it! It’s really pretty and looks great on you. You are so talented!
Kristina this looks great! You worked so hard – but I bet that is exactly what’s going to make you knowledgeable at patternmaking after learning from your mistakes. I need to be more brave like you! I’m always too afraid to veer away from pre-made patterns.
Thanks Lauren :) You know what? Everytime I’ve drafted something it never goes the way I plan it and at the end of it I promise myself to stick with pre-made patterns from now on to spare me all that work and frustration! But I can’t help myself I guess :))
Ooooh this looks so good! I love red skirts and the buttons on this are fab! You did an amazing job!
It’s beautiful and fits great! You’ll love it soon.
Love the skirt! It’s such a beautiful color and fits you perfectly. I know what you mean though about working too long on something then being unsure. It’s fabulous. Wear it. I also love your blue skirt and blazer! Those are great pieces.
Thanks for the link! That was really sweet of you. I’m glad you like your necklace!
Thanks Stephanie :)) I love the necklace, I wear it all the time!
Nice, I wish there was a class near me, that I could take to learn how to do make my own clothes!
Google is your friend! There’s lots of online resources to get you started :))
It looks amazing! And it obviously fits in well with your wardrobe because you’ve styled it so well.
The fabric looks so rich! What is the content??
Thanks Nettie :)) It’s cotton flannel!
Thanks so much for all your comments :)
I totally understand. I usually need to take a break from my projects once I’ve finished them to know how I really feel. But as for MY feelings on the skirt, I love it! I love the red, the buttons, the fit. It’s beautiful.
It looks prefect and fully lined!! wow! I like the color block, I’m sure that you’re going to wear your new skirt a lot!!
Thanks Lindsay and Neus! The skirt is getting so much love, I’m getting convinced :))
I too think the skirt looks perfect – so I’m impressed. I’m glad other folk out there who sew mess up measuring stuff too :)
Thanks :)) Ha, I sometimes feel I mess up more often than I get things right! All part of the learning process I guess.
You and me too. Yes. Learning. It is. Truly. Ha.