Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Traditional Slimming Skirt

McCall's 7109 printed in 1994 is a slim skirt with soft front pleats, back zipper, and a kick pleat. Sizes range from 8-24.
The fabric is a polyester suiting that's a medium weight with a satin side and a matted side. Of course, I ordered it online from Fabric Mart.

Honestly, I do not know if this is what one calls crepe-back satin. If you know, please leave me a message. I used the matted side/not satin side. This is one of my favorite fabrics because it's thick enough that a slip is not needed.

 
This is the last of the three skirts that were made by this pattern for a family member. It has been completed for over a month.
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    How kind of you to make three skirts for someone else. I do love the fabric but I have no idea what that fabric is called either. I do bring post-its to the fabric store and write the fabric content and amount on the post-it and then pit it to the selvage. It helps me remember later - of course, I have to do it all again after pre-shrinking the fabric.

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    1. SewingfunthingsAugust 1, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      This is a great suggestion that will make things easier.

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  2. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]August 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Such a great skirt to have.. Great job.. I bet the lucky girl will be happy ...

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    1. SewingfunthingsAugust 1, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you! She is, but I'm not sewing daily as before. It's time that I snap out of it!

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  3. Sarah LizAugust 2, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I think it is a satin backed crepe (or crepe backed satin). It looks like it to me, and your description certainly is right for that fabric. It will look lovely in that skirt.

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    1. SewingfunthingsAugust 6, 2013 at 9:38 PM

      Thank you for your help! I have another piece in purple.

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  4. Michell PulliamAugust 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful skirt! I LOVE timeless pieces! Just wish I could sew my own like you, lol! ;-) Thanks so much for visiting my blog...have a wonderful rest of your week!

    Michell @Prowess and Pearls

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    1. SewingfunthingsAugust 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM

      Thank, maybe someone will give you a few lessons.

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