I was wondering if out-of-print (OOP) Vogue 1730 might work in a woven fabric since the skirt pattern is cut on the bias.
I tried it out with a polyester satin back crepe that has been in the stash for way too long. With some changes to the pattern, it worked out. The changes were necessary because the last time I made this skirt, I cut the pattern in my then size. I'm currently no longer that size and am trying to lose weight. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, I did use another skirt pattern by The Assembly Line to adjust the waistline. I kept the hemline the same as the original pattern not shortening it at the hem. I did manage to shorten the length when I folded over the waistline to create a casing for 1 1/4" elastic.
I know I should address the fabric and that fact this is in a polyester garment. I pledged earlier this year that I wasn't going to sew anymore polyester but that stuff is everywhere, even my stash. It's actually the first polyester garment made this year. My bad. Even though it did work out as a woven, I'm not actually smitten with the fabric. This fabric was in the stash for someone else who has since changed their mind about it. So, it sat in the stash for years. It wasn't my first choice, I just didn't want to use some of my natural fiber fabrics without knowing if it would work. It's a little fancy, maybe it will be something I will put on during the holidays. We'll see. Now that I know it can work in a woven fabric, I don't know if I want to make another one. That might be that I had to cut this project on the floor and my poor back and knees were too happy about it.
Project details
Seams: 2.6 straight stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 1.2 metres
Elastic: 1 metre
Pattern: OOP Vogue 1739
Additional Tools and Supplies: Tailor's chalk, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushion, Janome sewing machine, walking foot, Janome serger, threads, thread clippers, safety pins, iron and ironing board.
Happy Sewing!
