I decided that a good transitional piece would be a kakhi skirt. I had a large scrap of cotton twill with just a touch of spandex floating around my dining room. My dear, sainted husband is good enough to suggest that we need more storage furniture, rather than we need a major clear out. So, this recent Burda pattern seemed like just the thing. I had enough fabric for it, the right kind of fabric, and it appeared to have a yoke, which I am learning is very helpful for fitting wide hips and a small waist.
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I made the longer version and omitted the welt pockets in the back. With side pockets, I am good, no need to fuss around with unnecessary welts on something done mostly to whittle down a growing stash of unlikely fabrics that threaten to engulf my family.
It was an easy sew, but I didn't get the sizing right. I made the waist a little too tight. Usually the opposite is my problem. I also did not allow enough room in the back. It's the kind of thing where I can
almost wear it. It
nearly fits.
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| Front view |
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Another front view.
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| Side view. |
I am swimming four times a week now. So maybe this will fit in a month. On the other hand I read that people gain an average of 5 lbs when they start swimming, so I won't hold my breath.
Next up for me is a few long sleeved tshirts. I'll try and knock out more than one before I bother posting.
MUITO BOM.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when things "almost fit"!! :-( However, like you said, maybe it'll be perfect on you in a month...And in two months, maybe it'll need a new home because it's too big. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely skirt! Perhaps it will grow if you hang it in the closet? Too much work to fiddle with it and make it fit? It really would be a shame if you never got to wear this skirt!
ReplyDeleteRats! My fingers are crossed that the swimming will magically make the skirt to fit. I noticed with my half marathon training that even though I did not lose a pound, I lost inches. So, fingers crossed that you have a similar experience.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute skirt, I am sure the swimming will work the trick.
ReplyDeleteThis is another one of those patterns I ignored until I saw it on a real person. It's really cute and a really versatile colour. You may gain 5lbs of muscle, but you will whittle away your waist and hips, at least that has been my experience.
ReplyDeleteVery cute skirt. I bet that the swimming will firm up your core and the waist will fit perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI really like the design lines of this skirt and the shape looks really good on you. Your fly came out perfectly. I have a feeling you will be very happy with the results of a dedicated workout like swimming! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous skirt! Terrific colour and the style is really lovely; flattering and easy to wear. Swimming 4 times a week? Bravo! I am sure this will make you feel just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love how this skirt looks on you, and I would have never given it a second look in the magazine! Hopefully it will fit after some more swimming! I'm not a fan of welt pockets either, but came across an Ottobre magazine that did them differently, and it seemed easier. I'll give you more info about it once I dig out the issue.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is great, I hope you'll be able to wear it! I've been swimming as well (just once or twice a week). Along with the ballet and lots of walks I'm moving much more. My body hasn't changed much, but the difference in how I feel is amazing which is worth even more imo. Keep it up :-) !
ReplyDeleteI completely overlooked this pattern. It's great! I love khaki anything, and this skirt is perfect, even if you think it's big snug. I like things to fit snugly around the waist - it's just more comfy that way! And 4 times a week? Doing something like exercising? Good on you, Karin!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely silhouettte this skirt has - modern and waist nipping - very flattering and I hope that the waist stretches out enough to ensure greater comfort.
ReplyDeleteIf you make the pattern again do remember that a wider waistband has to fit at the most narrow part of your waist AND several cms above and below where you are wider. I still have a beautiful dress where I made the same mistake: I haven't given up hope yet of a major weight loss miracle through most of my middle region!
ReplyDeleteA nice design to use up that fabric.
Juliet
I love that your husband says you need more storage space - bless!
ReplyDeleteI hope swimming makes your skirt feel better on, because it's a great style on you and looks like it would be a terrific wardrobe builder...
The skirt looks so good on you. Waist fitting is so annoying. I just made my daughter a pleated skirt with about 8 fittings - perfect a fortnight ago and now too big. She has been swimming several x a week and no 5lb landed on her, so maybe....
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt! I'm sorry about the fit, I hate it when that happens! But really, it looks very cute on you.
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