I made this in a khaki cotton twill and added the topstitching, but omitted the patch pockets so mine is a hybrid of views A & B. I also added a centre back seam and moved the zip from the side to the back - just my personal preference, I think they hang better and are easier to fit. I added the recommended hem allowance but found the skirt to be shorter than I would normally wear so ended up having a small hem, just something to watch out for if you have long legs as I definitely don't!
It should be a very simple skirt, but I found the front facing directions a bit confusing, I'm not sure if I did it right, although it looks OK. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYavieDgVHiGGknyRqFJgFoYCGxdAXs3dsnv8VcufZf03ZxitVp7fOap1vgr8c1lxCaauMTc8syi2rDNi_3HXXS_jbD_tk365l4rl5KJTkxJvtjN1oWnTgKatITuLwcaq8AW-f_YlO45s/s320/CIMG4919.JPG)
I ended up with the centre front panel facing being stitched down so I had to do the same with the side fronts and attach them at the panel seams. Here are views of the inside, probably easier to show than to explain.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAsTesMwApiYFLKWD1dKnihXJKe7zgLMDrjMHELtHAzj7kqu0an6rRiLYzjfUK4Ynw8tlTCEl8RYXSVFaJCm6Qa3GbiYx_4Dq2af5EboenKBn2XN893fzw7rZxsf1kbSn2cDCz4vO6fc/s320/CIMG4922.JPG)
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It's so cute! I have this one cut out in pink linen. Buttons are great-every review is so encouraging! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is super cute! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm definitely making this in a cotton twill as well.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt. I have a similar skirt that I've just worn to death. I probably should replace it..!
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt! Sometimes it's the simple patterns that make the biggest impact. We should all sew more basics. :)
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is lovely! I made this in needlecord and it fits okay, but the zip on the side is a little obvious on mine. I wish I'd thought of putting it on the back!
ReplyDeleteI love your skirt
ReplyDeleteCute skirt - I'm just starting mine this morning. I saw that someone had put the zipper in the front in the facing/side panel seam. I'm thinking about trying that.
ReplyDeleteI really like this skirt more and more with each review I see of it. It looks very nice on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt. It's very becomming on you.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt turned out great! I'm almost done with mine, sick kids and now a sick me,have prevented me from finishing it, but I did find the facings construction pretty confusing.
ReplyDeletelove it. finding the right flare is always key! (i am a skirtholic and think of these things...!)
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is definitely on my todo list. It is so cute on you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute skirt and I like how you made it your own!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, both outside and inside!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the pattern. Your looks really good with those buttons. If I ever get around to sewing it, I was thinking of putting the zip in one of the 2 back seams (on the side). I have another Burda skirt that has the zip there.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of that skirt. It seems like it would look flattering on pear shapes -- in other words, slight thigh bulges. Do you think? I'm always looking for a so-called straight skirts that have a little forgiveness in the saddlebag region.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt and a flattering look for you. Your Hong Kong seams are very well done.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and super flattering! This one has been on my list, but I think I'll move it up after seeing yours. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat-looking skirt and so nicely made!
ReplyDeletegreat skirt, looks nice on you!
ReplyDeleteWow, a skirt that every girl would love to have in her closet! Speaking of closet, look at those hanger loops. Très professionelle. You look smashing! You're going to get a lot of wear out of this. Very interesting that the skirt seems to hang better with a CB zip, I'm also a fan of making (creating in some cases) a CB zip for fitting. Never thought of the hang factor, just fitting and later alterations. Great, there's more to love about a centred zip!
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