FO: Burda 02-2010-104 Skirt

My first Burda (magazine) pattern... 02-2010-104 skirt. I love the simplicity of this skirt! There's some great versions here and here and here. I'm glad this was my first Burda pattern since it's so easy... I didn't really need to refer to Burda's infamous instructions. :)



Pattern: 02-2010-104
Fabric: Stretch cotton sateen print from Hancock Fabrics from summer 2009
Notions: invisible white zipper



As much I love this skirt, I ended up giving it away to my sister-in-law due to sizing.  I like to wear my bottoms at my lower waist. The pattern specifically said that the top of the waistband was going to be at my waist, and I chose to ignore it. It wasn't blatantly ignored... I reasoned it through saying that the little bit of lycra would be enough to make the skirt hit my lower waist. I was wrong because it was interfaced! Haha... I could wear, but I wouldn't be happy with it. It's where it will be loved and worn. :)

On another note, the waistband got a little wonky and the "stitch in the ditch" isn't looking so hot... I think it's because I was originally going to omit the interfacing and then changed my mind, which ended up going on the lining/inside portion.





But on a good note... my invisible zipper looks much better than my last skirt.

Even though I didn't end up with the skirt, I really like the pattern and will give it another shot. Happy creating!

FO: McCalls 5590 Skirt

Back in November of 2009, I started a yellow wool crepe skirt... completed right in the thick of the Texas heat! :)

Pattern: McCall's 5590, view B
Fabric: 100% wool crepe in dandelion yellow from Fabric.com back in 10/2008, white mystery fabric for lining both from stash
Notions: white invisible zipper, Rigilene boning, self-covered buttons

Modifications based on A Sewn Wardrobe's version

• Added lining
• Used an invisible zipper
• Added Rigilene boning on the side seams

I've worn the skirt twice now and it's a little warm, but still wearable in the summer heat. I think it's due to the loose weave of the fabric. The skirt itself is a little loud, but I like it! Please excuse the wrinkles... this is after wearing it twice.





Close-up of the buttons and tab:


View of the back:



My invisible zipper is not very good... I should've used a yellow one, but was too lazy to go buy one and used one in my stash. There's also a little ripple in it as well. Although it's not perfect, I spent way too long on finishing this and decided to just wear it as is. I suppose one of these days I will try to fix the zipper. Warning: wool crepe unravels a lot!

15 Min Skirt

I had some interlock knit leftover from my Butterick 5247 dress, which I decided I didn't like but more on that in the future.  I was holding onto the leftover fabric to make a top, but it turns out that it wasn't enough for what I was planning.  So instead I decided to cut it up and make a fitting pencil-like skirt with waistband.  It was all done on my serger in a matter of minutes.  I really like because it was simple and super comfy!  I think it could be dressed up or down.

Please excuse the wrinkles... 

I didn't take any measurements to cut out the skirt.  I took the panel of fabric and laid it across my body and then serged the sides. I also cutout a wide waistband.  The interlock had some stretch across the width so I had the waistband a little smaller than what it should've been.  Viola!  I'm very pleased with the results.

This skirt was done back in November, but I just didn't get around to taking any pictures until last month... :)