It has been a long, long day but I reckon my new grey wool pencil skirt has stood up to it better than the Ponte jacket. This is the first of my self drafted pencil skirts which I'll be wearing as part of my corporate 'uniform'. The drafting instructions from Studio Faro include a zip guard - photographed below. 
At first I was worried about how to insert a zip guard behind an invisible zip but it was really very easy. You simply stitch the fashion fabric side of the guard to the seam allowance for the zip then fold back the seam allowance of the lined side and hand stitch to the lining. The advantage of having a zip guard is a zip that glides up and down easily and a luxurious, comfortable garment finish.
I didn't use a zip guard on the lace skirt as it has no waist band. In retrospect this was a mistake as I have to be extra careful not to catch the lace in the zipper teeth. I used two layers of lining - one as underlining catch-stitching the seams to ensure that they sit flat and the second inner lining, which creates a clean finish with no visible seams. I plan three more of these skirts - the geometric Ponte print from my original print, one plain red and one basic black.So happy sewing and don't forget to make a comment on my previous post if you are interested in receiving the Pattern Pyramid.
Thanks for showing the zip guard. I've been wondering about how to do them for an invisible zip.
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These are two very nice skirts; your working wardrobe is so smart.
ReplyDeleteThe zip guard is great. Both of your skirts look great Gail.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting to see these skirts, the fabrics for both are so lovely. The grey wool pairs perfectly with the teal colour jacket and actually you look pretty together for the end of the working day!
ReplyDeleteThey look like great work skirts - looking very good in fact for the end of the day! The zip guard sounds like such a sensible idea too... And I just had to check out the link - thank you, I will definitely be following Studio Faro!
ReplyDeleteHey Gail, love your skirts! And thanks so much for the share(s). Lovely job on the zip guard and that lacy evening skirt is fantastic. Looking forward to our workshop on Sunday. Dress Patterns here we come. :)
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