Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Stash busting: Maxi-length Knit Skirt / OOP Butterick 5790

I made a close-fitting ankle length skirt with an elastic waist and out-of-print (OOP) Butterick 5790.  It couldn't be a simpler project with just one pattern piece, I was able to whip this one up in an afternoon. 
  

Based on the latest version, there were a few changes.  I shortened it just below the waist at the markings for the petite sizing.  The bottom hem was shortened another three inches.  And even with these two adjustments, it's still an ankle length skirt.  It was cut as a straight size 16 without any extra ease.  The fabric is a cotton knit that I found at Northwest / Marshall Fabrics many moons ago.  



Project Details

Seams:  Sewing machine knit stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  1.1 metre

Elastic:  1 metre

Knit 'N Stable tape:  1 metre


Pattern:  OOP Butterick  5790

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushions, scissors, measuring gauge, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, Janome serger, threads, screwdriver, thread clippers, iron, ironing board, safety pins and tea.  

Happy Sewing!

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