Loominous Everyday Skirt

This skirt was supposed to be sewn Mother's Day weekend. I had the fabric washed and the pattern picked out, but it just didn't happen. I honestly forgot how busy May can be. I thought if I could get to May 9th, I'd be gold. More like May 29th, in reality. So it goes. Over the weekend, one week later than I was planning on getting it finished, I was really bummed that I hadn't sewn this skirt. I attacked KCWC style - cut out Saturday afternoon, sewn a bit on Sunday and finished between 3 separate sewing sessions of 20 to 40 minutes as time allowed yesterday.

I love the other Everyday Skirt that I have in my closet. It is one of the items in my wardrobe that gets worn again and again so choosing this pattern again was a no-brainer. Also, Liesl's patterns are extremely well-written and go together so smoothly. They are a total joy to sew.

The fabric is one of Anna Maria's new Loominous yarn dyes (Headlines in Grape) and, boy howdy, is it ever lovely! It is lightweight and beautifully soft with lovely drape - basically, perfect for clothing. After washing, it reminded me of a madras. I was a little stumped as to how to best use the stripe with the side panels on the skirt. It drives me absolutely crazy when patterns don't match on the seams! In the end, I decided to cut the side panels and the pockets (which you see a tiny bit of at the side panel seams) on the cross grain to make them a design feature. It was a good call! I love the end result and can't wait to wear my new summer skirt!

Comments

[Teri]

Darling Erin

[Megan W]

That looks great! Perfect choice with the different direction for the sides. I've got this pattern but yet to try it. This just might be the push I needed to give it a go over the long weekend coming up.

[April W.]

I love that pattern, but it's the fabric and the clever what you used it, that make that skirt amazing! Gorgeous

[Tamie]

Love your new skirt. One day I'll tackle a garment.

[Marla]

Lovely use of the stripes!

[Tracey]

I love what you did with the grain and pattern of the fabric. How did you figure out how wide to do the sides? I don't have the pattern so I am wondering, is that pattern set up with this already as a way to cut the pattern??? or is this something that you (GENIUS) thought of! Anyway Erin, it's brilliant! I love it!!

[Erin]

The pattern has side panels! The only tricky part was lining up the pockets with the panels, but the stripes made that pretty easy!

[Sandra]

It looks great but I would love to see it on you. I checked out the pattern website and it looks like there is a lot of fabric in the back elastic. The side panels are a great idea and I think you used them to advantage.
I'm wondering though--do you find that back elastic waist looks okay? Sometimes an elastic like that reminds me of old-fashioned skirts. Also, do you think it work in a bit longer version? I'd lengthen it, I think, in the middle rather than the bottom so as not to distort the shape.
P.S. We met at Craft Week-end in NY state. I follow your blog.

[Cindy]

Lovely skirt'

[Michele]

It is beautiful!!!!! May I ask if you lined the skirt? I have a similar weight fabric and would rather not line but unsure. Thanks----I love your blog and Instagram feed. Michele

[Erin]

Hi Michele - I didn't line it, but it could use it. I just choose to wear a slip.

[michele]

Thanks Erin!!

[thecalicolover]

I saw this on IG. I hope you don't mind if I immediately ordered this fabric in the blue colorway and will proceed to make this same skirt in blue ! :)

[Erin]

I don't mind at all! I actually *almost* did the same!