Monday 30 October 2017

Simple Wrap Skirt

Over the weekend, I finished sewing up a new wrap skirt. I'm really happy with how it turned out and I'm very sure that I'll wear it often...knowing me, that means I'll wear it until it's faded and full of holes!

 A new skirt made by me!

I used two lovely fabrics from my stash. Fabrics that I've had for ages! No surprise that I chose blue fabrics for my skirt because blue is my most favourite colour! I love the twining flowers on the main fabric, the brighter colours make them stand out against their blue background. The tiny dotted "waves" of the deep blue trim is the same fabric I used to make a tie on this dress. I think the two fabrics, while very different, work well together.

Twining flowers for pops of colour.

Tiny white dots repeated over and over again.

The pattern I used was the very simple Make it Perfect Versatile Wrap. There were no paper pattern pieces to cut out, you simply measure and cut your fabrics. There are three main skirt panels which you just sew together to make a generous wrap-around, then you sew a very long strip to make a trim that forms the waistband, hem and ties. A button hole, to thread the longest tie through as it wraps around the waist, helps secure the skirt too.


Three panels make up the wrap skirt.


Pinning the trim to the bottom of the skirt...a very easy hem!

This skirt is one of the projects I've made as a way to teach myself some basic sewing skills so I can make some of my own clothes.  With this skirt, I had to measure out and mark the pattern pieces straight onto the fabric rather than relying on paper pattern pieces. I double-checked everything I read so I got those measurements correct before I cut! I also learned how a narrow trim can form the waistband and hem of a skirt like this. I think I could transfer the way I did this to other skirts I might make. 


Wearing my new skirt.

Overall, I found this a very simple skirt to make in what was really only a few hours all up. A quick project but one that's resulted in a skirt that I think will indeed be quite versatile. 

Have you done any sewing lately? What have you made?

Meg










23 comments:

  1. I love your skirt Meg. Looks very comfy too. Yep, I can see this skirt being worn a lot. Well done.
    Kylie

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    1. Thanks, Kylie. It is very comfy to wear, the cotton fabrics are nice and cool too ... just right for warmer weather. Meg:)

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  2. Goodmorning Meg, love your new skirt, it looks just lovely on you. I might have a go too, although I don’t really wear skirts that often as I have a bit of an odd body shape. I have been trying to finish off a little quilt for one of my grand nieces, but unfortunately I have run out of the background fabric and have been unable to find the exact same fabric again, I really don’t know what I am going to do. I think I will pop over to Northside fabrics at Lawnton and have a look there, I think they are quite similar to JJ’s where I bought the fabric from originally. Have a lovely Monday.
    Fi

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    1. Thanks, Fiona! I hope that you find the fabric you need for your little quilt so you can finish it off. This skirt was really easy and it wraps nicely around the body so I think it would suit any body shape. Meg:)

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  3. It's always best to start simple, produce garments you are happy with and will wear often. I love the materials you choose, enjoy your skirt. I'm making a quilt for my grandsons cot.

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    1. I am enjoying learning to sew and am happy with what I've made so far.I like simple things and clothes that I can mix and match are great. I can wear this skirt with a few different tops. I'm sure the quilt you are making will be lovely, Marlene. Meg:)

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  4. What a pretty skirt, and a fun way to get some sewing skills undervyour belt.
    I have a reversable skirt that is almost the same, and it has a group of snap fasteners on the tummy, and a snap on pocket.I find it great for traveling or a long day out and about.It is made by "Boom Shankar'if you want to have a look at the design on their website.
    I am sure you will have fun trying a few more sewing projects. Do have a look at some of the Japanese clothing design patterns, they are so simple and timeless, you can buy the little books on fishpond or Amazon.

    I prefer to wear natural fibres, which are much easier to work with when cutting and stitching too.

    Have fun.

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    1. I love natural fibres too, Margaret. Cottons and light linens are best for the sub-tropical climate I live in. I have been slowly sewing up a black linen sailor top so that is the next project I need to finish. I will keep my eye out for the Japanese clothing patterns at my local library too. Thanks! Meg:)

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  5. Clever girl!
    Love the fabric!

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl. I have had both fabrics for donkey's yonks so nice to sew them up and wear them. Meg:)

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  6. Looks great...I love it when a project is useful...

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    1. Thanks, Kathy. I enjoyed sewing it up and it's nice to wear as it's a light cotton fabric. I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of it. Meg:)

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  7. I used to make those skirts back in the seventies, Meg. You just have to be careful on a windy day :-

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    1. I made it up in the large size, Chel, instead of the medium, so it wraps all the way round without gaping. Hopefully, that will afford em some confidence on a windy day:) Meg

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  8. I am no good at sewing, well done on your efforts, you have produced a really pretty skirt. x

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    1. Thanks, I'm happy with how it turned out. My next challenge is to sew a skirt with a zip in it;) Meg

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  9. It looks lovely, Meg. You are so petite, and it fits you perfectly. Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks! I like this style of skirt - easy to sew up and easy to wear. Meg:)

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  10. The wrap skirt is so pretty, Meg!It looks great on you too :)

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    1. Thanks, Melissa. I think the fabrics are pretty and work well for this kind of skirt. Meg:)

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  11. I have had this pattern forever and keep meaning to make it but never have. Might change that this week

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    1. It was so quick and easy to sew up, you'll have a new skirt in no time at all! Meg:)

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  12. I haven't worn a skirt for Yonkers! I think I might look one out. So pretty.

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