Portefeuille Skirt - Paco Peralta
Construction
I was able to get the skirt made up over the weekend and fitted. So far, the skirt is really easy to make and to fit. The pattern is well drafted, with a center back seam and plenty of darts to customize the fit, which means you can take in or let out the skirt where you need to so that it fits you perfectly.
I did get the lining bought today, but I will not cut it out until I get the fit just right. I'm actually going to finish the skirt a bit differently than the pattern, so I need to make sure that both the lining and skirt are the same size. I'll give those details when I get to them.
Tomorrow, I'm going to try to get the fitting issues fixed, which should be a simple matter of taking in a few seams and then I'll get the lining cut out, and finish making the faux leather binding. The binding is cut, but I've still got to finish folding and pressing it into binding.
Parting Shot: Finished Fabric. My daughter finished up her fabric this weekend. She's pleased with most of the colors except for the darkest blues, which we'll over dye tonight.
I was able to get the skirt made up over the weekend and fitted. So far, the skirt is really easy to make and to fit. The pattern is well drafted, with a center back seam and plenty of darts to customize the fit, which means you can take in or let out the skirt where you need to so that it fits you perfectly.
I did get the lining bought today, but I will not cut it out until I get the fit just right. I'm actually going to finish the skirt a bit differently than the pattern, so I need to make sure that both the lining and skirt are the same size. I'll give those details when I get to them.
Tomorrow, I'm going to try to get the fitting issues fixed, which should be a simple matter of taking in a few seams and then I'll get the lining cut out, and finish making the faux leather binding. The binding is cut, but I've still got to finish folding and pressing it into binding.
Parting Shot: Finished Fabric. My daughter finished up her fabric this weekend. She's pleased with most of the colors except for the darkest blues, which we'll over dye tonight.
5 comments:
I'm a long time lurker. Today as I read your entry, I finally put my finger on the reason I love your blog. The intelligence factor alongside the sewing skill and presented with evidence of literacy! Thank you.
Your daughter did a wonderful job dyeing her fabric. I forget, is she making something in particular.
This is a lovely skirt pattern. I'm sure Paco's pattern is a treat to work with. I must buy one :)
Your daghter did such a great job with her fabric. I like all the shades.
Beautiful skirt. And your daughter's dye project turned out well. Very nice shades of green and blue.
Bunny: I did not share the details of the project, as she does not want the details of the project to be known at this time since it is for a competition.
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