I did finish a shorter version of the A-line skirt on Friday, and wore it yesterday. This one finishes just below the knee, and I used a wider yoke pattern.
The fabric is a medium weight something with stretch in it that was a gift from a generous friend. You’ve actually seen it before. Now it’s all used up! I used a contrast fabric to line the yoke. It’s a centre back zip, once again. I’d have preferred to use an invisible zip but didn’t have any in stash.
I am planning on making another skirt in this length from some superb embroidered black fabric I bought at Tessuti last year. I stocked up on black thread and an invisible zip at GJ’s yesterday when checking out their patchwork sale.
Since tomorrow is the beginning of autumn, I am beginning to think about sewing some warmer clothes. I have lots of jacket fabrics in stash. But as you’ve noticed, I certainly do jump around from project to project, and appropriateness for the time of year doesn’t always come into it. Have a lovely Sunday!
I LOVE it Lara – I’m definitely a convert to the A Line.
A-line skirts are arguably a better invention than the wheel. Actually, definitely better. I just wouldn’t be able to carry off wearing a wheel.
What a pretty summer skirt that is! *sigh* It has me wishing for spring in a big way since we got another 12″ of snow this past week!
you have the most amazing wardrobe .. i love seeing what comes next
Great skirt, great fabric, and a lovely length on you.
It looks fabulous!
Wonderful job (again).
Oh it’s a lovely skirt Lara, and I really do like that fabric!
Didn’t I warn you about that skirt pattern…? You’ll have no stash left soon.
Oh, I love my A-line skirts.
After wearing them it’s hard to go back!
Of course I can only imagine the satisfaction of making one myself……..And good on you for modelling Lara! (look out, you’ll be headhunted by Chadwicks )
You look beautiful. Both skirts are lovely. I like the longer one better, but that’s because I like long skirts on myself better. You are so talented.
I also don’t necessarily work on season appropriate projects. I am in FL so it’s always pretty warm, but it seems like when it is 100Degrees F I feel the need to make an afghan. Ha. It’s 60 right now and I am working on a bathing suit cover…:)
Have a great weekend.
Love it! And I think you and might have the same black embroidered fabric from Tessuti, by the sound of it!
gorgeous as always!