Friday, August 14, 2015

Calla Lily Skirt

Make ALL the Patterns Challenge

Pattern 4: Women's Calla Lily Skirt by EYMM


I have loved the look of this skirt for so long, and kept thinking I'll make it one day.... I had this gorgeous green & black fabric I wanted to use but thought there is no way I have enough, I'll wait til I have lost some weight.... hmmmmmmm. Thankfully this challenge is pushing me to stop putting things off, so I figured I will see if I can make it stretch. What do you know I had plenty (even if I hadn't shortened it I would have had enough)


This is a huge deal for me to put these photos up for the world to see (outside the very supportive sewing groups I am part of) but if I am going to complete this challenge I am going to have to step out of my comfort zone and face it. One of the reasons I wanted to learn to sew was so I could make myself clothes that actually fit, I am a mix of sizes and it is very rare I can buy ready to wear and have it fit perfectly. So really it is shocking that this is only the second thing I have ever made for myself. I am determined to change this pattern...



The pattern is very simple and easy to follow. The longest and hardest part was putting the pattern together. Printing on A4 means the guide lines don't match up, so you have to use the pattern lines and measure to make sure it is straight. This is something the designer knows about and she is upgrading all her older patterns like this one so they are as easy to put together as the new ones. It's not complicated at all just a little more tedious than her newer patterns, still a lot easier than some other's I have used.

It took me about 30mins to cut and sew this skirt (not including the pattern). Got to love knits and styles that don't need to be hemmed. I was umming & ahing whether to do a lettuce edge hem, but in the end decided I like the clean lines. It was by far the quickest thing I have ever made.

Because I am so short, (smaller than the XSmall size) and my waist size is quite a bit larger I had to alter the pattern to get the right length. I think I may have gone a little too short, I just don't feel comfortable with the highest point in the front. Thankfully I quite like the asymmetrical look with it off to the side, and feel quite comfortable with it. When I make it again I will add some length back. I would advise if you are making it, to make it on the longer side as you can always shorten it whilst hemming.

I can't wait til Summer when I can get more wear out of it!!!

If you would like to follow my progress or even join me on this crazy challenge you can follow me on Instagram and use #makeallthepatterns to tag your challenge pieces. I would love the encouragement! Plus what an awesome way to see all the amazing patterns out there for me to buy! Hehehe I'm not sure if the reasoning behind this challenge has sunk in yet...

Next Up is a Maxi Dress Pattern 7547 from Burda

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