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| Anna Maria Horner Voile- Slow Dance in Heather available online |
The Wrap Skirt is often touted as the perfect beginning apparel project. And technique-wise, it really is- although I think the optional button-hole to thread your tie through makes it more complicated unless you happen to have a one-step buttonhole. But let's be honest, even a one-step buttonhole function requires a special presser foot, and for some beginning sewers that's really scary. In any case, the button-hole is optional on Kwik Sew 2954, (the pattern we use for our Wrap Skirt Class) although it an option that really adds to making a flattering fitting skirt. I wanted to see how using lovely silky cotton voile added to the flattery and sure enough- it turned out pretty slinky.
It's kind of the perfect skirt to transition into colder weather, since I think it'll look smashing with knee-high boots. I used the repeat of the pattern, almost like a border print, or rather, I hemmed the skirt right under the bottom of the pattern, which was pretty easy to do while laying out the pattern and turned out really cute. I was lucky that it fell right into my 22" ideal I guess.
I also used a french seam to make the insides extra special. Be sure and peek to check them out if you come into the store! In this pattern, it was a super easy application.
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| The skirt makes you magically transparent! |
This was a sample for the upcoming Wrap Skirt class at Sewtropolis, which I'll be teaching on Friday, September 9 from 6-9. There's still room in the class, and you can register online!
I love how perfectly summery that skirt looks with your bright pink cardigan, but when you swap it for the blue jacket BAM! it looks just right for fall! I can definitely see it with boots and maybe tights all through the chillier months!
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