http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/winter-skirt-012018
It was only when browsing through my instagram feed that I came across a gorgeous skirt by Lone Star Couture - you can see it on her blog here -http://lonestarcouture.blogspot.hk/2018/03/my-easter-confection.html. I didn't recognise the skirt pattern at all and had to go and dig out my magazine.
What I love about this pattern is that it has a full front, with the pleats stitched down to control the fullness at the waist and a plain aline back. Now I know this isn't really groundbreaking, but I haven't come across it before. Full skirts can be a bit...too full on my hips, although I love the look so this seems like a perfect solution.
Construction is very straightforward although I did get a bit confused putting in the pockets. They are shaped so they go right up to the waist seam which is good as it keeps them in place. I'm not sure I set them in the correct way. Still, they work and look OK so that will do. I'll see how much I use the pockets. I know some people go mad for pockets and I admit they are good for posing in, but I don't think I'd ever put anything in them. Without the pockets this will be even quicker and easier to sew and I can see a few of these in my summer wardrobe this year.
So, don't be put off by Burda's magazine photo or the description of a winter skirt - this is a great basic pattern that will work in a variety of fabrics.
I'm wearing it here with Style Arc Madeleine ponte top
It is amazing how often Burda photos put you off and it takes what someone else has done with it to make you look again at a pattern, as you have done here. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric, the scale of the pattern is perfect for this skirt! The Burda picture makes the skirt look so voluminous, I would never have recognised this as the same pattern. Beautiful outfit!
ReplyDeleteThe Burda pic doesn’t show off the pleats at all. I wouldn’t have guessed it was the same pattern. Looks like a very pretty and wearable skirt!
ReplyDeleteThis iussue is just available in Australia and I overlooked this skirt too! The blazer in the photo was way more interesting! But I didn't know it's pleated at front and A line at the back. That's nice. Your version looks sophisticated and shows off the print so well. Also, hooray for self timers!
ReplyDeleteNice skirt! I do like how the stitched down pleats control the fullness as well. I also wish Burda had more descriptive photos, but then I guess, it wouldn't be Burda. I usually flip through the instruction pages in a new issue too, and more than once have spotted something otherwise overlooked.
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt! The fabric is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe style looks so great in that fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a great use of the fabric. And it is nice to have that combination of pleats and A-line to get a good mix of volume.
ReplyDeleteWOW ... Lovely as always ... FIESTA!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo vibrant color! And it's good for you, cute skirt!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric. The skirt looks so beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! I was reviewing the 2018 issues and wondered why this suddenly jumped out at me. I bet it's because I'd sen yours! :) It would be perfect in the cotton pique I picked up at Metro Textiles!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt and the fabric is gorgeous.
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