I was in desperate need of a quick project in between all the hemming and (hand) sewing of buttonholes in my Burda trenchcoat. It's not that I completely lost my SewJo, but I still don't love my coat so I'm a little scared I won't wear it a lot after I finish it. It's probably not so bad but I keep seeing my own shortcomings in sewing with heavy fabric.... You'll see the end result in a couple of weeks, I do promiss!
Zinnia is the new skirt pattern of Colette patterns, and has 3 variations. I made Version 2. I used to own a black H&M skirt that is similar to it and I wore it to pieces. Or until pleated skirts were outfashioned and I had a closet clearing frenzy (I hate it when I throw out things and regret it later! Does this happen to others?). I also love their dark blue Version 1 with a front button closing, and I have just that kind of fabric left from my Navy peplum top. And I have a beige/sand coloured wool polyester blend for another V.2.
Zinnia is the new skirt pattern of Colette patterns, and has 3 variations. I made Version 2. I used to own a black H&M skirt that is similar to it and I wore it to pieces. Or until pleated skirts were outfashioned and I had a closet clearing frenzy (I hate it when I throw out things and regret it later! Does this happen to others?). I also love their dark blue Version 1 with a front button closing, and I have just that kind of fabric left from my Navy peplum top. And I have a beige/sand coloured wool polyester blend for another V.2.
I made the skirt first and then found out that it needed a lining, so I made that afterwards, unpicked the waistband and sewed it on again, attaching the lining to the skirt. Btw: we did the photoshoot in our new but still empty home, while we did some measurements!
The pattern is very easy to follow. You really have to be precise with the pleats: my waistband was hardly long enough to keep a piece that overlaps so you can put a button in it. My blind zipper fell apart after I put it in, so I put in a regular zipper instead (hand sewn, looks quite nice if you zoom in!). Don't look at the creases please, I even ironed it before we stepped in the car...
I am quite happy with the result. Its is flowy and feminine and I keep finding colours that match really well with this
type of green (my hubbie called it forest green). This cute Esprit blouse, for example, but also petrol is a great but unexpected match. And, very importantly, I can ride my bike to work with it! (if it doesn't rain, that is)
Have you made Zinnia yet? I'm very curious to see yours! Do you think it would look nice in a floral print?
type of green (my hubbie called it forest green). This cute Esprit blouse, for example, but also petrol is a great but unexpected match. And, very importantly, I can ride my bike to work with it! (if it doesn't rain, that is)
Have you made Zinnia yet? I'm very curious to see yours! Do you think it would look nice in a floral print?