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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Silver Rose on May 18, 2020, 11:15:15 AM

Title: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 18, 2020, 11:15:15 AM

I've just cut out a skirt using the dress pattern McCalls 7714, I am making  it longer - about mid calf. I am having a rest before I start on 28 tailor tacks for the pleats. I am using the teal cotton lawn with the small floral pattern.

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: UttaRetch on May 18, 2020, 11:43:07 AM

Rather you than me, missus, but I am sure it will be lovely when done.  :D

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: SkoutSews on May 18, 2020, 16:02:06 PM

28 tailor tacks? You're brave! It'll be a lovely skirt, perfect for the summer.

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 21, 2020, 15:25:19 PM

All the pleats are sewn and I've found a suitable zip. Will do the pressing tomorrow  and put the zip in.

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 25, 2020, 09:44:18 AM

Just got to finish the waist facing and the hem - maybe today although lunch in the garden and lazing in the sun might be preferable ;)

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 25, 2020, 15:51:59 PM

Did the waist facing and the hem is pinned ready for tomorrow. The skirt is being worn by Mimi my new mannequin.

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: jen on May 26, 2020, 07:16:57 AM

That was quick work!

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 26, 2020, 11:57:38 AM

Thanks @jen , it is finished now. The waist facing is my own method for unlined skirts using bias binding.

Title: Re: Pleated skirt
Post by: Silver Rose on May 26, 2020, 12:24:16 PM

Couln't explain the bias binding "facing"so here is a photo. What to make next?