MMM - Day 1

It has begun! Me Made May '13 that is.

Short and sweet, here is my previously unblogged Burda Style top with Simplicity skirt 2698.

And now the back...

Are you all off to a good start too?

Wardrobe Basic - Black Skirt Completed

Part of my "to do list" for winter was to make a new black skirt to replace the sad faded RTW one I have.  This is made from Simplicity 2698 another Project Runway pattern.  I chose the option with the simple two pleats front and back and the top stitched waistband. (previously I made this in the full pleated version here)

I used a gabardine fabric whilst a nice weight for winter, my serger seemed to struggle with on the waistband. I guess with the overlapping waistband and the pleating overlap it was all too much for my little machine to cope!  Not to be defeated, I decided to finish the waistband seam with a cute polka dot bias binding.

Not sure if you can see the waist detail, but it is a nice touch I thought, although it does add a bit of bulk that I am not sure I need!

Closer detail of the waistband:

I used an invisible zipper and am still debating the wisdom of this on this weight fabric. As with so many invisible zips, it does not like the change in thickness through the seams.  Time will tell, I can always change it as the construction instructions had me putting it in at the end rather than encased within the waistband.

Oh, and if you were wondering where all the white fluff on the skirt comes from, here is the culprit:

Maybe I need to think through my future garment colour palette!

More Polka Dots

Hmmm...it seems I am a bit obsessed with spots right now.  I will have to try something new for my next project, although I do have some pretty blue and cream spot fabric that is calling to me from my stash!

This skirt is Simplicity 2698, it is so comfortable and the fit is really good - I am very happy with it and didn't have to alter the pattern much at all.  Although I think it is sized a bit big, I cut out the size that lined up with my measurements and had to take a couple of inches out of the waistband (not my skinniest point normally).  I will cut out a smaller size next time.

I love the pockets.