Sunday, April 1, 2012

At Long Last - Beignet Skirt

I feel like I've been working on this skirt forever! I think it's been about three weeks, but it felt like longer with all of the problems I had.

Beignet Skirt


The pattern was great, but I really should have made a muslin.  After multiple seam ripping sessions, fitting and re-fitting, it's finally in an acceptable state.  It has it's little problems, but overall, considering all of the trials and tribulations, I'm pretty satisfied.  And I love the little anchor buttons.

Beignet Skirt


Beignet Skirt


Beignet Skirt



QUICK FACTS
Fabric: Fine wale corduroy, bemberg lining and some scrap cotton for the facings.
Pattern: Colette Beignet Skirt.  I have no idea what size I ended up with, but I started between a 2 and a 4.
Modifications: Used quilting cotton for the facings, to reduce bulk.  I made the belt loops, but decided against adding them.  I didn't make a belt.  Instead of clipping the seam allowances at the curve to attach the lining to the facing, I eased in the curve of the lining with some basting stitches, like a sleeve.
Posted by Mika at 1:29 PM
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17 comments :

  1. SueApril 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    This looks great and fits you PERFECTLY. Love the fabric choice and those little anchor buttons!!

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    1. MikaApril 2, 2012 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you! The buttons are my favorite too.

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  2. ShonaApril 1, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This is soooo cute! The Beignet skirt really is one of my favorites I think. It just looks great on everyone and really makes an outfit pop! Don't worry, if there are any mistakes I can't see them. Awesome job!

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    1. MikaApril 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks! It really is a great pattern - I was afraid I didn't have the curves to pull it off, but it all worked out.

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  3. Andrea BApril 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Love it. I really need this pattern.

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    1. MikaApril 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM

      It's a great pattern, as long as you make a muslin or do a better job picking your size than I did!

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  4. DonnaApril 1, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    OOh, I love it! It looks like it fits you perfectly :)

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  5. SuzanneApril 1, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    It turned out super cute! I've got to get my hands on this pattern!

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  6. JohannaApril 1, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    So pretty! I've been wanting to make this one for a long time :) You made it so well!

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  7. GingerApril 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Oh, this is so cute! Totally worth the time it took to fit it! It looks great with the narrow red belt!

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    1. MikaApril 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks! I decided the red belt went with the nautical theme. (And I only have two narrow belts. ;) )

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  8. Rebecca GApril 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    it's so cute! i love your buttons and skinny red belt. perfect finishing touches, and the work is worth it, the skirt looks great on you. :)

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  9. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I've been making this skirt for about 3 weeks too!!! Ugh... Taking forever (mostly because I have 3 kids). But, I'm getting nervous- I'm normally a size 10, but cut a 12. Scared it'll end up too tight on my post-baby bod. Yours is great, love that you chose corduroy! Wish me luck :). -erin

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