I'm making up
Burda 8765 , a simple straight skirt, in a light-checked brown Harris tweed which I got from
@Fiona M this time last year. So far, so good, but Harris tweed is woven on a narrow loom and is only 30" wide.
Once upon a time, this wouldn't have been a problem. Now, however, with the passing of the years and enjoyment of the good things in life
I can't cut the waistband out of the width of fabric without piecing it. The lengthwise offcuts from the skirt front and backs aren't long enough or wide enough to get the waistband out either. There is an underlap for the button fastening and a centre back zip.
Presumably I cut the pieces so that the seams match the skirt side seams and the checks match. Is there anything else I need to do? Will there be a problem with having seams in the waistband? I could buy a coordinating fabric to make a one-piece, seamless band if I have to, but that will delay finishing my skirt.
It's a good pattern, BTW, and I'll post pictures and more info when it's done.