Friday, November 5, 2010

Serindipity Skirt


I picked up a copy of Sew Serindipity several weeks ago at the Sewing Expo. I was delighted to find that it was signed by the author Kay Whitt. I love the styles in this book and the way she mixes prints. The book comes with three patterns in an envelope in the back of the book. There is a pattern for a tunic-dress, a jacket and a skirt. I have plans to make at least one of everything. The book shows many variations of the three basic patterns. Even though you use the same pattern every project has a different look.

I decided to make the Ruffled Skirt from page 58. I was able to find three coordinating fabrics in my stash to get started. I thought this brown floral looked like fall. It is actually a decorator fabric but I am always drawn to decorator fabrics for clothing. I love the feel of this fabric. It has a soft feel and a linen weave and the colors are lovely. The silk dupioni I used for the ruffles was a piece I salvaged from a drapery workroom. One side was cut on the bias and it was not a very big piece but just big enough for this project. And it was free which is always a plus. The brown I used for the bottom panel I have had in my stash for a few years. I don't think I had anything in mind when I bought it on the clearance rack. But I loved the satin and velvet ribbons sewn down the length. There is a tiny strip of bias plaid fabric sewn down one of the velvet strips and I liked the way that tied in with the colors of the floral fabric.

I am quite happy with the way this skirt turned out and maybe I will have time to make a jacket to wear with it before Thanksgiving. I think I may have to take in the waist a bit because while it feels fine when just trying it on I fear it will do one of those twisting dances when I wear it. That happens to me when my skirt is just a bit to loose and I look down and discover that my skirt is about 6" off center. I always wonder how long I have been walking around like that. Tightening it up a bit should solve that problem.

4 comments:

  1. Saw this on sew and tell and came over for a better look. It came out Lovely!

    Maggie
    http:ceodraiocht.wordpress.com

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  2. This is so great! I've been wanting that book since we arrived back in the US in July and had our first visit to Barnes & Noble! I love the skirt! There are some really fantastic jackets in that book, as well. I can't wait to see which one you make. Way to go! It's beautiful!

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  3. I am AMAZED at how talented you are!!! I cannot believe you can make all these things! I LOVE this skirt, your stripwork skirt, your embellished neckline tee with the various scraps...I'm your newest follower! You're so inspiring! I never buy craft books and I just wing it when it comes to patterns. I don't know how to find my size or alter or anything...so things always "almost" come out right :) Yours comes out perfectly!

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  4. What a lovely skirt! I have requested that book from the library - can't wait to have a good look through it.

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