Oups! My last post was almost 2 months ago! Where did the time go? Tomorrow will make 3 whole months since the wedding! School is back so I’m back to work as a School occupational therapist! I’m also back teaching sewing at La Fabrique Éthique in Montreal!
No worries, I’ve been sewing in the down times (though they don’t happen very often these days!). These are my latest creations. For the top, I used McCall’s 7472 shirt pattern. I purchased this rayon fabric last month while away on a baecation in Ste-Foy at Dial Textile. They have a beautiful Europeen fabric selection! I was able to grab this rayon as well as this denim fabric I used to make a Rosari skirt. If you ever visit Ste-Foy, I recommend you visit this fabric store! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
I already have a pattern review for McCall’s 7472 and you can read it HERE . I want to share my experience sewing the Rosari Skirt by Pauline Alice Pattern. First of all, I believe this skirt is appropriate for a beginner sewer who is not afraid of playing with the buttonhole function of a sewing machine. This simple button-up, A-line skirt is very easy and require little fitting. As long as you get your waist measurement right, you should be good to go. This is my second version of this skirt. The first one was made using a pink stretch cotton. Unfortunately, it never made it to the blog since I stained it while having a picnic with the family earlier this summer. I had made the patch pocket version. This time, since I was playing with denim, I decided to go for the rounded denim style pocket.
The instructions and pictures are very clear throughout completion of this project. The finished garment measurements were accurate. I cut a size 40 since my waist is about 30 inch and slightly increased the seam allowances around the waist. Finished measurements for size 40 was 31 inches. I wanted my skirt to be more snugged to avoid it turning while wearing since I did not plan to wear with a belt.
I prefer my skirts to be midi length and loved the final length (I’m 5’6”). All seams were finished using the flat-fell seam technique to get beautiful top-stitching throughout the skirt. I plan to make one more before storing this pattern away, most probably in a black stretch twill.
What do you have on your cutting table this fall? Please let me know in the comments!
Lovely, lovely skirt Judith! You always know exactly what to make that compliments your style perfectly! So sorry you stained the other skirt!
Thank you Myra! I will try to remove the grease stain again before giving up completely!
Welcome back Judith! The sewing community needs you and I’d like to see you everywhere on the web! Don’t give up!
Thank you Mr. Alexis. I think my husband needs me too so I cannot be everywhere on the web and be a good wife at the same time 😉
Yes, It’s possible!
Love your skirt and blouse 🙂 It’s nice to see you back! I look forward to seeing you again on youtube too 🙂
I’ve been thinking about a denim skirt for a couple of years and have the Grainline Moss pattern (it’s a mini skirt but it can be lengthened to whatever length you like) and denim ready to go. I just haven’t gotten there yet.
I’ve been sewing in “projects” which means I’ve been chasing a look. Earlier I was on the Kimono bandwagon and made up 2 which I wear a lot as I suspected I would. Right now I’m loving the look of jumpers (linen preferably) with Tees underneath so I’ve been searching/trying out different patterns until I land on just the right one. Right now it’s the Claudia by Tessuti (Australia). I can always achieve such a great fit with Tessuti. Have you tried Tessuti patterns?
Thank you 🙂 I appreciate the feedback!
I am not familiar with Tessuti patterns! I will definitively check them out 🙂