"Bottoms-Up" - 3 Skirts in 3 Weeks: Week #1

It’s week #1 of the “Bottoms-Up” Series - 3 Skirts in 3 Weeks.  Skirts are a staple in my wardrobe and some new choices for work and play will be greatly appreciated in my fall wardrobe.  

Recently, I taught the Ally Skirt class and it was interesting to see the fabrics and buttons my students brought.  One student used a hot pink corduroy with black snaps (very retro) and another used a suiting to add to her work wardrobe.  It inspired me to dress up the Ally skirt pattern with a suiting fabric.

 I like this cotton suiting because it looks great for fall and winter without being too hot.  I didn’t add any pockets but I did lengthen it 4” so it was just below the knee (my favorite go-to length).

The skirt goes together quickly and I have to say the topstitching opportunities make this skirt fun to make.  My “It’s in the Details” Pinterest page, where I put fun finishing ideas from the internet, served as inspiration here. I put a shout out on Instagram for a vote on which stitch to use on the seams.  The blanket stitch won out and I’m so glad I used it!   We’re always looking for ways to use those decorative stitches on our machines and here is a perfect place. ​

Surprisingly, the most basic black button seemed the only way to go even though I had imagined silver buttons.  The topstitching really needed to be the focal point so simpler was better.
I have a wintery skirt in the works for next week with really fun trim.  Stay tuned!

Happy Sewing,
Diane