Hi, did you sew anything in September? It was Sewing Indie Month and National Sewing Month. I made the A-Frame Skirt by Blueprints for Sewing. This pattern has two versions, a pencil skirt and an a-line skirt. I usually make a-line skirts so this time around I decided to venture out of my comfort zone and make a pencil skirt. I really need more casual skirts, plus I really like this design.
I usually avoid them because I have to size up in the hips. I don’t buy RTW pencil skirts because they just don’t fit well because if it fits in the hips, it’ll be too loose in the waist.
This pattern so lovely color blocking options. I made it from this denim, which has a touch of lycra in it. It has some slight stretch to it. I had fun using both sides of this fabric. (I wrote about my Sewing Indie plans here.)
This is a short post because I’m just barely making the deadline to enter this skirt in the Everyday Casual Sewalong Contest. I meant to make the Nettie bodysuit by Closet Case Files to go with the skirt but only had time to make a muslin so I’m wearing a RTW top with my skirt.
This front of this skirt has several pieces – center front, bottom side front, top side front, and the pocket lining. I used leftover fabric from my most recent Anna Dress for the pocket lining. Oh, and I top stitched my pockets and one side of each panel. You can (sort of) see the top stitching on the darker blue-gray fabric in the photo below
Here’s the back view. I installed an invisible zipper in the center back.
You can really have fun color blocking this skirt!
To see all the entries, check out the Everyday Casual Sewalong Contest page. This contest was hosted by Mary of Idle Fancy. Thanks for hosting, Mary!
Voting starts tomorrow!
UPDATE: I’m entry number 20. You can vote for me here, starting on Monday, Oct. 5. Just click on the “heart” on No. 20, my entry to cast your vote!
P.S. I’ll be writing a post with construction details later this week.
UPDATE: Here’s the link to my post on the construction details for the A-Frame skirt.
This turned out so awesome Chuleenan! It looks fantastic on you 🙂 I’m so glad the alteration instructions were helpful. Looking forward to seeing the A-line version.
Thank you! I really like this pattern. 🙂
I ordered mine yesterday! YESSSSSS!!!!!
Great! I’m looking forward to seeing your version! 🙂
Waving a C.,
I just voted, fyi.
Meanwhile, I love this skirt and I love your design. As usual I have not heard of the designer and will check it out.
You have such cool clothing and such. You told me about the Decades of Style 40s blouse and I fell in love with it and your blog.
Cheers,
Lyric
https://www.sewlyricallyvintage.wordpress.com
Thanks for visiting, Lyric! And thank you for the lovely compliments! 🙂
I have really enjoyed watching this skirt come together on IG and now here, fully finished! It looks wonderful, and I love that you color-blocked using just one fabric!
Thanks so much, Abbey! I’m really happy with how this skirt turned out. 🙂
This is great, I love the colour blocking on you makes for a really unique and beautiful skirt. Well done and good luck.
Thank you! I really like this pattern. I’ve got to make the A-line version. 🙂