Yesterday I finished another Charlotte skirt!
It's made from 'Marion' an indigo dyed paisley denim (58% cotton, 40% poly, 2% spandex). It really is the most incredible fabric and from the 'right' side you wouldn't know that it is denim - but it is definitely denim when you turn it over.
I made it in next to no time. I cut it out and sewed the darts on Saturday night and then sewed up the rest in a couple of free hours on Sunday afternoon.
Unlike my first Charlotte skirt, I didn't bother to line this one and rather than hand sewing the waist band on I just sewed in the ditch. The fabric hides the stitches, which is great, but not so great when you are trying to see them on the 'wrong' side.
I've kept the skirt long and haven't taken any extra length off (despite being only 5"2 (well probably only 5"1). Just like last time, I removed a little bit from the sides, using the instructions on the By Hand London website. The By Hand girls posted a whole set of tutes during the Charlotte Sewalong and I regularly referred back to them again this time around. Their invisible zip tute is fantastic. I think I can safely say now that the invisible zip and I are on good terms. This one isn't quite as good as the last one, but I think it is still passable.
Today I've styled it with an old silk shirt that I've had for an age. (No I didn't make this...this is back from the pre sewing days). These photos were taken really early this morning so the sun hasn't really come up yet, but the day turned out really hot and sunny so once again I was inappropriately dressed for the weather. Lucky I was inside most of the day.
I also struggled a bit with not cutting my head off in the photos as the camera was balancing precariously and I searched for places that I could balance the camera on. The photos do show however the true colour and ever so slight sheen of the fabric.
By the way, this little package arrived on Friday. I think I'll have to wait to make it up when I get back from France but there is an Elisalex Sewalong happening in March. It should be heaps of fun. Wish I could do it.
You are so prolific, I am impressed! When do you find time to make all these beautiful things? Lovely fabric for this skirt! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely - very chic! I love the look of the fabric - it looks like it'd be perfect for spring and autumn as you could wear it without tights but still be warm.
ReplyDeleteI missed the Charlotte sewalong but am looking forward to the Elisalex one! Enjoy your holiday in France!
Thanks! Sneaking in sewing when I can :) This was a really easy make. Second time round with a lot of short cuts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn. I was definitely very warm today! I think it will get a lot of wear this year.
ReplyDeleteOh and I have to get in as much sewing as possible before we go on holidays. 5 weeks without sewing :(
ReplyDeleteFive weeks holiday!!! \0/\0/\0/ You should do knitting :)
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be trying!
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is really gorgeous! Being denim, it must be comfortable to wear and probably doesn't need ironing? V. cool skirt.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it is super comfy to wear and definitely no ironing required!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Kirsty, and beautifully styled with that blouse!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail.
ReplyDeleteVery classy - you always find the best fabrics! Pencil skirts are definitely elongating. You look tall in the pics of both of your Charlotte skirts J. What's next on your sewing list?
ReplyDeleteI pasted in a smiley face icon, but it displayed as a 'J' when I posted (I'm technically challenged).
ReplyDeleteThanks Shar. For denim I think this looks really classy too. Thanks too for saying I look tall in these pics. Success!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!
ReplyDeleteThanks too for your super sweet comments on Tilly's blog!
ReplyDeletethis is so elegant - I wouldn't have guessed it's denim at all. great job!
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