Finding cute skirt patterns can sometimes be a challenge. When I saw an unused pattern of McCalls 4924 (now out of print) for sale and in my size, there was no hesitation to purchase it.
My favorite views were A and B, and knew that my vintage woolen yardage would be perfect for this pattern. For days I was trying to decide if I wanted lace insets. Part of me liked the idea but then I wondered how modest it would be. I thought about doing solid fabric like this cute dress features, but my sister suggested that it might make the skirt look more "homemade." I came across a picture of this 1930s suit on pinterest, and thought that it wouldn't look so bad using the same fabric, so that's what I ended up using.
Since I avoid alterations if they can be helped, I made view B as is and love it. So onto the pictures... :) These pictures were taken this morning after church.
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| Maybe it's my imagination, but the buttons above the pleated insets really add that vintage touch to the skirt, don't you think? Excuse the wrinkles. After all, I was sitting in church. ;) |
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Etienne Aigner herringbone oxford-styled heels match wonderfully!
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And like I said I would, I used the lace seam binding on the inside waistband. Sorry, no picture of that. ;)
There is about 1 yard left of this herringbone wool, and when my Dad saw it he said it would make great speaker covers (ie. sound speakers for a living room). :P Unless he really wants it, I think it will be tucked away in my stash bin for something else. Perhaps made up in a men's vintage style vest?
5 comments:
It's lovely, Cheri! I've really been looking forward to seeing the finished project, and it certainly didn't dissapoint! You matched the fabric and pattern perfectly (which, I think, is the difference between clothing that's made at home and clothing that LOOKS like it was made at home :-). And the buttons are the perfect touch!
You've inspired me to do some fall sewing now!
Blessings,
Shannon
Hey, I have that pattern too! I made a '30s style skirt out of gabardine soon after I learned to sew. Your skirt turned out very pretty. You are right about those buttons. They add a nice touch. I love herringbone wool. :)
Shannon and Laura,
Thanks to you both for your thoughtful comments. I enjoyed reading both of them. :)
I really love this fabric! :-) And the buttons are such a cute idea and really "make" the look. :-)
Aww, thanks Lily! It has been a favorite skirt to wear this season.
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