I've decided to use the black cotton fabric to make V8603! And I'll use the left over lining fabric from
the slip to line it. I think I should
just have enough. I think it's going to end up quite a smart skirt, but I also think it can be dressed down with a less smart top :) I've decided on view A. I just love those gathers! I'm kinda hoping the gathers will help balance my top half, but I suppose we'll see :)
I seem to have a pretty standard bottom half, so I'm cutting straight into this pattern. I might do 1 inch seam allowances on the side though, just in case! :)
Jellybean x
ooohhhh...I love this pattern! I think it will look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks also for your comment on my post--so sweet! I'm so glad your mom was able to get away--good on her, it takes a lot of courage!
xoxoxo Debi
I'm half way through pinning the pattern pieces to fabric - I get bored half way through so take a break :) Saves mistakes from lack of attention.
ReplyDeleteThanks, we had great support from family too :) The funny thing is she's now with the best man from the wedding! He's amazing, and loves us all to bits :D
Ashley x
Nice pattern! I also really like view A, but alas wouldn't be able to wear it :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I can either, but as the fabric was really cheap and the pattern in the sale when I bought it, I figured why not? Also, the gathers really dont create as much bulk as I thought they would, so it may be a winner! :) I can hope, can't I? lol
ReplyDeleteAshley x
That's good news about the gathers! And yes, nothing to lose!
ReplyDeleteIn my case the issue would be the visual emphasis on a region that is already quite prominant without extra help (my B:W:H measurements are 36:30:42. Ouch!)
Ah I see. My hip measurement is the same as yours, but my waist is 32. So I'm a straight size 18 when it comes to making skirts! However, my bust measurement is 40.5 while my upper bust is 36. So dresses and tops? yeah, not so simple! I've been putting them off. Lol :)
ReplyDeleteAshley x
ps. I did my first successful FBA yesterday! :D Though it was only a gathered bodice, darts present me slightly more problems. lol