Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Finished: BWOF 02-07-131

The Old Maid is finished. (That sounds ominous, doesn't it? - like the first line of a bad mystery novel) I had a cavalier attitude about this skirt. Usually my projects are born from a long and intensive planning process. I study my BWOF index obsessively for days before deciding on a project. This time, I just chose the first skirt for which the fabric requirements matched the amount of fabric I had on hand. I took a chance by choosing this silhouette. I wasn't sure it would flatter my boxy body. But since it was an old maid project to begin with, I had nothing to lose. Just like society in general, I didn't place a lot of value on an Old Maid. (The fact that some might consider me an Old Maid does nothing to change my attitude.) But my gamble paid off. I actually like the skirt! Since it was made with left-over fabric, it's an extra added bonus.

The skirt was very easy to make. The lining was made using the skirt pieces, which means the lining has 11 panels. I had no problem with the existence of a lining, but piecing together 11 panels is a little too much work for just a lining. I suspect a Big 4 pattern would have included just one front piece and one back piece for the lining. I remembered to interface the zipper area. I'm convinced now that interfacing this area makes a difference in the way the zipper area looks. Hopefully, I'll remember to do this every time from now on.

Parting non sequitur: I've developed a hypothesis. I often listen to books on CD while I sew. While making this skirt, I was listening to Lisey's Story by Stephen King. I wonder if I would have been more optimistic about this skirt if I'd listened to a lighter, happier book? Hmmm.

15 comments:

  1. I love this skirt on you. It's a classic style that you can make again.

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  2. Very nice. I love swishy skirts like this.

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  3. Once in a while, it actually pays off to gamble. This is one of those times. Enjoy the skirt--it's terrific.

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  4. I love listening to books on tape while I sew. Stephen King, however, can bring you down. I'd pick a more easy-reading book next time. You skirt looks great, though. What shoes are you planning to wear with it?

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  5. This is a very flattering skirt on you. I like gored skirts that have more than one piece that repeats.

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  6. I love the skirt on you. I have been looking for a trumpet skirt. Nice job!

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  7. I love that style of skirt, looks great on you.

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  8. The skirt looks great on you.

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  9. I like the skirt and it looks good on you. I am being partial because blue is my favorite color.

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  10. Thanks for the reminder about interfacing the zipper area. I always forget that! Nice skirt.

    BTW, did you see the comments on my blog that your J. Irons remark spurred? Too funny!

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  11. Lovely skirt and so elegant!

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  12. Great skirt - I think it is very flattering on you!

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  13. I've loved this skirt for a long time. It's still on my to-do list. I think this is a great style for you! Very flattering!

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  14. Elaray, this skirt looks great on you.

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  15. This is such a nice skirt. Perfect fit and great style.

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