If you have a look at my sidebar you'll see that I've joined Hazelnuts Clothes for Mum Challenge. I've not done any sewing for myself for quite a long time now and I've got so many ideas kicking round that it's been great to have an incentive to get cracking with it.
I brought this gorgeous fabric from Spotlight. It is a stretch cotton sateen which made my eyes a bit crazy trying to focus when I had it on the roll but is a bit more subtle made into a garment. It was lovely to sew with.
I got all trendy and added an exposed zipper. I googled to find out how to insert it and found some great instructions here. The zipper definitely raised an eyebrow from the Hubby when I showed him. I think it's one of those trends that you either love or hate. I'm loving it!
The pattern is from Burda 9/2007 - 116 and is a nice easy pattern (2 dots). I think I'll probably have another go at doing the hem though. It was my first attempt at a blind hem but it's highly visible - does anybody have any tips for a tidy blind hem?
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I gather the most recent Project Runway had a LOT of exposed zippers so you're right on trend! It's a neat skirt though, I really like the pleats. And I've never managed a good blind hem on my machine, I have to hand sew them if I want that!
ReplyDeleteI think that is one of the coolest skirts I've seen in ages! Love your choice in fabric and the pattern. Very fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is fantastic - I love that fabric, and the zipper is great!
ReplyDeleteStunning - that is really lovely Melinda!
ReplyDeleteWow looking good Melinda!!
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful shape! and I have the same problem with the hems, mine seem more exposed than your zip!
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric. What a divine skirt. Great pattern too. My tip on blind hemming is lots of tiny, tiny stitches; and do it in front of your favourite tv program so you're happy to take time with it.
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