This skirt was made to go with the kAtheRine Tilton top I finished yesterday. It's the A-line midi skirt from The Assembly Line.
This is a basic elastic waist pull-on skirt pattern with the most wonderful front pockets. These are pockets that you can actually use, not dainty little pockets that won't even hold car keys. Love that. Also love the raised waistband and wide elastic. It's one comfortable skirt.
The pattern comes with variations for the skirt waistband and hem options. I went with the basic A-line design, but now that I've tried the pattern, I wouldn't mind making the paper bag waistband with the belt loops one day.
The only changes were to shorten the hem four inches before sewing a one inch hem, I omitted the center front and back seams by cutting on the fold and opted out of top-stitching. I think this is a wonderful pattern for beginners.
The fabric has been in the stash for well over a decade, actually it's left-over from this project. And there is maybe enough for a pair of shorts? But I digress. It is a lovely medium weight cotton sateen, one of my favourite fabrics to sew. It was previously pre-treated and ready for the cutting table.
Project details
Seams: 2.8 straight stitch, 3/8" seam allowances
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric:
Elastic: 1 metre
Pattern: The Assembly Line (TAL) S:403
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, fabric scissors, paper scissors, tailor's chalk, pins, pin cushion, thread clippers, cotton thread, polyester serger thread, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, blind hem foot, screwdriver, Janome serger, safety pins, iron, ironing board and coffee.
Happy sewing.
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