Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Merino Wool Elastic Waist Skirt: OOP Butterick 5790

 

This fabric has been in the stash since last year, I just didn't have time to sew it until now.  It just happens that today is a windy and rainy cooler day with a chance that we might see some flurries this evening, the perfect occasion to break out this merino wool fabric and sew.  

The pull-on elastic waist skirt is a favourite vintage pattern, OOP Butterick 5790.  Just one pattern piece makes this a perfect project for a beginner or a for those days when a quick project is desired.  


Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightening bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  1.1 metres

Elastic:  1 metre -- 1 inch wide


Pattern
:  OOP Butterick 5790, circa 1999

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, assorted heavy objects used as weights, pin cushion, tailor's chalk, fabric scissors, Janome sewing machine, Janome serger, Janome Cover Pro machine, threads, thread clipper, screwdriver, lint brush, mini vacuum, tweezers, hand sewing needle, iron and ironing board, coffee and an audiobook (Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom).  

Happy Sewing!

No comments:

Post a Comment

Year in Review

Well, I guess I will start with some stats.  In 2024, I focused on two things, sewing from the stash and no more polyester.  Let's start...