This post is a bit of a cheat. I finished the skirt in December during my blogging hiatus. Anyway I wore it up the street for lunch with my daughter and asked her to take a candid snap or two. The thumb print in the corner shows just how seriously she took my request, but you get the general idea! The pattern is 01/2008 109 from Burda magazine's golden age of plentiful and practical designs, printed on four sheets. I made it up from a simple cotton gaberdine, that doesn't have any stretch. I recommend sewing this skirt in a stretch denim as the diagonal shape of the pocket seam takes quite a lot of tension as you walk. I had pocket rivets and a jean stud button (not visible) inserted by the lovely Mick at Quick Buttonhole Service in Alexandria. May he never retire! I love the man.
Speaking of love, I also love the princess seams at the back of this design. They make fitting easy and create a flattering line over the booty. I made the t-shirt a few years back- another ancient Burda.
I'm currently working on some culottes from a 1970s pattern. Meanwhile happy sewing!
That skirt looks like a great basic! Such a versatile piece.
ReplyDeleteAncient Burda are such a treasure. You know you'd be paying a motza if you bought these retail! Great fit Gail.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great skirt. You'll be able to get lots of wear from it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove that skirt . The colour is a great basic.I have this issue so I'm going to have a closer look. My DD loves me to make her skirts like this with great shaping. I agree. Burda has morphed into something different than it used to be and I just don't buy it anymore.
ReplyDeleteLove that skirt . The colour is a great basic.I have this issue so I'm going to have a closer look. My DD loves me to make her skirts like this with great shaping. I agree. Burda has morphed into something different than it used to be and I just don't buy it anymore.
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