I'm part of a set
I'm part of a set
pinstripe button skirt
With some leftover suiting fabric I decided to make a little skirt but rather than securing with ties, I used some buttons - some being functional and others for decoration. And who doesn't love a set (or buttons!)?
Difficulty:
Fabric:
Fabric:
Suiting material purchased from the Remnant Warehouse in Sydney
Notions:
Notions:
Buttons!, Interfacing
Pattern Details
This piece is an adapted pattern inspired by the 'Copenhagen Skirt' pattern from Puff and Pencil. The main difference being removing the tie design and replacing with buttons to secure the skirt.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together (I had already made this skirt previously so could skip this step!)
Cut out the fabric! As I'm using a pin-stripe it's important to ensure I follow the grain indicated on the pattern, this will ensure the stripes all go the same direction - and make sure to mark any notches + sides!
Add iron on interfacing to the waistband pieces - I used a medium interfacing
Zigzag the edges (still no overlocker :((()
Sew side seams
Sew the edges and corners to finish them off
Sew the waistband together (somehow still messed this up on the first go even though I had worked with this pattern before..).
Replace the snap fastener with a small button, this will hold the lower panel up in place
Assemble waistband and skirt
Add the buttons! The more the merrier
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: Topstitch and understitch
New skills learned: none :(
Outcome and Evaluation
I loved the outcome - such a cute, versatile little number that forms part of a set. The fabric is nice and thick and I'm so happy with the button detail. Only thing is when I wear it as a set, the top covers the buttons. Definitely going to have to consider how the pieces will work together in the future - it's not only about matching fabric!
Pattern Details
This piece is an adapted pattern inspired by the 'Copenhagen Skirt' pattern from Puff and Pencil. The main difference being removing the tie design and replacing with buttons to secure the skirt.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together (I had already made this skirt previously so could skip this step!)
Cut out the fabric! As I'm using a pin-stripe it's important to ensure I follow the grain indicated on the pattern, this will ensure the stripes all go the same direction - and make sure to mark any notches + sides!
Add iron on interfacing to the waistband pieces - I used a medium interfacing
Zigzag the edges (still no overlocker :((()
Sew side seams
Sew the edges and corners to finish them off
Sew the waistband together (somehow still messed this up on the first go even though I had worked with this pattern before..).
Replace the snap fastener with a small button, this will hold the lower panel up in place
Assemble waistband and skirt
Add the buttons! The more the merrier
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: Topstitch and understitch
New skills learned: none :(
Outcome and Evaluation
I loved the outcome - such a cute, versatile little number that forms part of a set. The fabric is nice and thick and I'm so happy with the button detail. Only thing is when I wear it as a set, the top covers the buttons. Definitely going to have to consider how the pieces will work together in the future - it's not only about matching fabric!
Pattern Details
This piece is an adapted pattern inspired by the 'Copenhagen Skirt' pattern from Puff and Pencil. The main difference being removing the tie design and replacing with buttons to secure the skirt.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together (I had already made this skirt previously so could skip this step!)
Cut out the fabric! As I'm using a pin-stripe it's important to ensure I follow the grain indicated on the pattern, this will ensure the stripes all go the same direction - and make sure to mark any notches + sides!
Add iron on interfacing to the waistband pieces - I used a medium interfacing
Zigzag the edges (still no overlocker :((()
Sew side seams
Sew the edges and corners to finish them off
Sew the waistband together (somehow still messed this up on the first go even though I had worked with this pattern before..).
Replace the snap fastener with a small button, this will hold the lower panel up in place
Assemble waistband and skirt
Add the buttons! The more the merrier
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: Topstitch and understitch
New skills learned: none :(
Outcome and Evaluation
I loved the outcome - such a cute, versatile little number that forms part of a set. The fabric is nice and thick and I'm so happy with the button detail. Only thing is when I wear it as a set, the top covers the buttons. Definitely going to have to consider how the pieces will work together in the future - it's not only about matching fabric!
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