I'm not sure what prompted it, but awhile ago I decided that I needed a green skirt. The last time I was at Fabricland I saw this green wide-wale corduroy. I wasn't really looking for the skirt to be corduroy and the color was a little different than I was hoping for, but since I had my eyes peeled for awhile and hadn't seen anything better, I thought I'd try the corduroy.
After looking for a suitable pattern, I settled on the Burda 2/2010 skirt that I've already used three times. Because of the weight and bulk of the corduroy, I didn't want to try to mess with too many details. I'll use another skirt pattern soon. Really, I will.
One of the things I really like about this pattern is the pockets. This time I made the pocket facings and part of the pocket bag out of a cotton woven solid to reduce bulk.
Since I'll be wearing this skirt with tights I added a lining. Adding the lining was really simple except that I cut the lining exactly the same as the skirt front, meaning the corners were cut off where the pockets go. I didn't want the pockets in the lining, and I was thankful that I had enough lining fabric to cut a new front. The waistband facing is made with the same fabric as the pocket facing.
This is how I wore it yesterday:
I really enjoyed wearing it yesterday, but I'm not all that excited about how I look in the picture. Maybe it was a bad hair day or the fact that my jacket looks rumpled. Maybe it's just the boring pose. I did try some crazy (for me) poses, but when I looked at them this morning they looked...well, crazy. So, boring it is.
Next up: More of these.
After looking for a suitable pattern, I settled on the Burda 2/2010 skirt that I've already used three times. Because of the weight and bulk of the corduroy, I didn't want to try to mess with too many details. I'll use another skirt pattern soon. Really, I will.
One of the things I really like about this pattern is the pockets. This time I made the pocket facings and part of the pocket bag out of a cotton woven solid to reduce bulk.
Since I'll be wearing this skirt with tights I added a lining. Adding the lining was really simple except that I cut the lining exactly the same as the skirt front, meaning the corners were cut off where the pockets go. I didn't want the pockets in the lining, and I was thankful that I had enough lining fabric to cut a new front. The waistband facing is made with the same fabric as the pocket facing.
This is how I wore it yesterday:
I really enjoyed wearing it yesterday, but I'm not all that excited about how I look in the picture. Maybe it was a bad hair day or the fact that my jacket looks rumpled. Maybe it's just the boring pose. I did try some crazy (for me) poses, but when I looked at them this morning they looked...well, crazy. So, boring it is.
Next up: More of these.
I love the color of that corduroy and your outfit is very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks lovely... and now I might need a green skirt, too! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute skirt! I love it in the green. It's nice to be able to wear that kind of color in a skirt, rather than, say, an entire dress! Very nicely done. ps...I used to be a doll maker for many, many years. I giggled when I saw that batch of arms!
ReplyDeleteNice skirt, I think the colour is fun and your outfit looks great (I only would put on some heels, because I think it creates an extra touch to every pose, but then again, I am a crazy heel addict ;-)). You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt.
ReplyDeleteFunny this summer I bought some green knit ~ the color looks a lot like your green corduroy:) I was drawn to the color,so I really do like your skirt and the pattern is perfect. It looks like a different pattern on all pieces you made up.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of your outfit.
That is a great shade of green and I love, love, love, the lining! What a perfect wardrobe basic for fall.
ReplyDeleteI think you should make 2 of everything and send 1 to me...I like everything you make :-)
ReplyDeleteIt really looks great and fun!
ReplyDeleteI think your green corduroy shirt is cute! I especially love the lining, and I don't think your picture is bad, either.
ReplyDeleteI love an above-the-knee skirt with tights--corduroy is such a wonderful fall fabric too. :)
ReplyDeleteThe leaves in your yard look lovely, incidentally.
I really like the green! makes for a super cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute corduroy skirt!!!! I love the color and style---you look great in it:)
ReplyDeleteWait, I want one!!!! Yes, 3+ years later.
ReplyDeleteLOL!