Getting There
Between yesterday afternoon and today I made good progress on the skirt. Here it is now, waiting for the waistband and belt loops to be finished, the flounce to be added and the hem finished.
I'm really pleased with how the welt pockets turned out. I used Kenneth King's ribbon method from his recent book, Cool Couture. I did change one little thing, instead of using ribbon as directed, I used a strip of fusible interfacing cut to the same dimensions and fused in place before starting the technique.
I will probably use this technique from now on when making double welt pockets due to the ease and great results.
I should be able to finish this tomorrow and be able to start those trousers next week. Of course that depends on me finishing things for my clients and how many costumes I'll have to work on!
Parting Shot: Sunset. Yesterday's sunset was so pretty that my son ran out with the camera to take pictures of it. The picture really does not do it justice - the sky was full of beautiful color, graduating from color to the next.
8 comments:
Nice welts. I must try Kenneth's method.
Your welt pocket looks great..I also just got his book and I will make a point of using some of his methods... I really enjoyed his book.
Beautiful sunset!
Your welts are awesome. I recently found that technique from KK in a 15 year old Threads and have been anxious to try it. Thanks for the report.
Awesome welt pocket.
Very nice welt pockets. I'll have to check Burda's site to see if they have a reg. pattern for the skirt.
El
Looking good so far. Your welt pockets are perfect.
I love KK's Cool Couture book. He is so awesome!
I always enjoy looking at the details you include in your sewing...I need to work on that in my efforts. The blue in your skirt is really pretty!
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