I decided that I would do a pattern review of the jean skirt I wore in my last "
What I'm Wearing" post. I didn't plan on making this jean skirt, it only came about as I had enough left over fabric from my
jeans. With AmandaBeth's
Maid Marian Wardrobe event coming up, I though I would copy one of Marian's skirts in the BBC TV show
Robin Hood for the big event.
::The Inspiration::
::My skirt::
::The Pattern::
Pattern: Simplicity 7111 c. 1975
Pattern Description: Misses skirt .
Pattern Sizing: My pattern was a size 14. The pattern is suppose to rest on your waist, but as mine is a little too big mine rests on my hips. So you can go a little bigger on the pattern size.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I had no problems what so ever.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern, super cute and stylish!
Fabric Used: A nice denim from Joann's. (It's the same as my Old Hollywood jeans.)
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope.
Would you sew it again? Yes!
Would you recommend it to others? Sure would, though I would warn that the skirt flaps open as it is a wrap skirt. I solved this problem by using a safety pin, I would eventually like to replace this with clasps, just like Marian's.
Where you can buy this pattern: I found size
Size 10 and
Size 8 online for sale for those interested in buying the pattern.
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As a side note, this is Bramblewood Fashion's 100th post! How exciting is that! And we've only been blogging for 6 months.
