I had seen this wrap skirt on Instagram and I put it on my, "I'll get this pattern later list" Well later came a little early when I saw that Dressy Talk Patterns were having a sale a week or so ago. So I bought it and then I added it to my " I will sew this soon list"....well sooner came earlier than expected when I remembered that I had this black panel of Dashiki fabric. I had the panel for a while not sure what I wanted to do with it. This pattern was perfect if your OK with using only part of the print.
OK let me talk about the pattern Hits:
- There are only 5 pieces....Give that a big Woohhooo!
- The sewing instructions consist of a tutorial format...Love it!!!
- This pattern is EASY BREAZY!!
- Size was good, no major issues
- And come on, it this skirt hot or whaaaat?
NOW for the misses:
- The instructions do not show you how to install the two zippers on the front panel. If I had realized this I would have added them before I had sewn the two panels together this way they would not be visible on the panel facing. These zippers are sewn in like a welt pocket. Here is a video
- There are two pattern pieces for the front panel, one for fabric and on for the facing and I am not sure why...[I used only one pattern piece, cutting out one piece in my Dashiki fabric and one piece on my facing fabric]....., sooo this was really a hit for me because then that made the pattern have only 4 pieces.
- My skirt was shorter than the skirt appears in the picture, so check your length before you cut that fabric.
The pattern recommends an experienced beginner and I agree. I could see a few more of these in my future, it's fun, easy and stunning!
Great use of the dashiki fabric! The skirt is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn, I got a little more in my stash, gotta figure out what else I cando with it.
DeleteOne cool skirt! https://ladysewstheblues.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy!
DeleteOhhhh beautiful. Loved your play on denim. This shirt has to show up in my closet one day! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye and if you haven't figured it out yet, I will add denim to the mix, quick fast and in a hurry!
DeleteBeautiful skirt, love the mix of denim and African print.
ReplyDeleteThanks , It's nice to mix it up as much as possible!
DeleteI have been looking at this pattern. I am glad to see your post about it. Great fabric panel and great looking and fitting skirt!!
ReplyDeleteYeah this is a super cute pattern, so I say go for it!
DeleteLove it! I think that I need this pattern for my STRIPES project! I love the mixed media....and that zippers are just the PERFECT touch. KILLED IT!
ReplyDeleteRuqayyah (ReDpants Designs)
Thanks Ruqayyah! I really like this skirt, you can do a lot with it as far as missing prints and textures
DeleteGORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary!
DeleteIt is a kewl skirt. Exposed zippers are all the rage and add another design element to the skirt. Great project.
ReplyDeleteYup, I agree 100% this pattern is Awwwwesommmmmeeeee!
DeleteThere goes that Blackchic again, I just love it!!!!!! I need that pattern in my life!!!
ReplyDeleteAs Jay-Jay Evans would say "Well you knoooow what can I saaaayyy!"
DeleteBeautiful! Your choice of fabric is always on point!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Deletelove it
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
DeleteMori is rocking the chic out of this skirt, Michelle!!!!
ReplyDeleteYoooo Abbey that sounds like a t-shirt slogan! Thanks Boo, I'll cut you in om the proceeds if it sells! lol!! seriously though...........
DeleteLove what you did with this skirt. Great way to use those special find fabrics that are too little a piece of yardage, or are so over the top you wouldn't want to make a whole garment with them. A wonderful 'showcase' piece. And I love the way your zippers turned out! I thought it was the plan.
ReplyDeleteYou are sooo right, I love this skirt. Thanks for stopping by and checking me out!
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