Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Eureka Skirt


I purchased the pattern from The Sewing Workshop for the unique lines of the skirt and the endless possibilities for the top, which can be made with knits and drapey wovens.  The skirt has no side seams except for the yoke.  The lower portion is placed on the bias.  I'm not sure what impact this has on knits, but the results are wonderful.  Here are the line drawings for the pattern:

The front is identical to the front, and the centers hang beautifully.  I forgot to shorten the pattern prior to cutting it out, so I took off 1 1/2 inches at the yoke, and 2 1/2 inches at the bottom for my 5'2 inch frame.  Next time I make it, I'll take the same amount off the yoke and use the line on the pattern for shortening so it will be slightly fuller at the bottom.  My fabric was a black ponte knit.

I was pleased with the results:

I can see this in a linen/rayon for summer or pretty cotton.  There will certainly be more in a ponte knit in my future.

Credit also goes to my trusty boxer, Sammi, who stood by me all the way in making this skirt.  I'm wearing it with the e-shrug from The Sewing Workshop and fabric from Marcy Tilton.

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  1. Terri KDecember 18, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Carolyn you look great in your Eureka skirt. I made one out of some drapey dark navy pinstripe and have enjoyed combining it with a number of tops. Don't you love how versatile those eShrugs are. I am always reaching for one of the many I've made up.

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  2. gwensewsDecember 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Well, hello there! Glad to see you back. Your skirt and shrug look great. I thought I may see a post about SFD. I just drafted my first pants pattern and am anxious to see how it fits. I know I'll need some readjusting due to my middle-age lumps, but that's ok. I'll get it eventually.

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    1. Carolyn's Sewing RoomDecember 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      Gwen, I have been using SFD. Just haven't had any time to post latetly! I'm sure I'll be posting about my favorite system soon! I'm starting on a new pattern in the next week or so using the bodice blue print to make any alterations.

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  3. TeddylynDecember 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This looks really nice on you! I rarely wear skirts or dresses, so I passed on this pattern (what! Lynda did NOT buy a pattern?) but I can see how great it will be in a variety of fabrics. I like your eshrug too--need to make myself a couple of those! Merry Christmas!

    Lynda in LV

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    1. Carolyn's Sewing RoomDecember 19, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      Merry Christmas to you, too, Lynda. I find skirts as comfortable, if not more so than skirts.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    I really like this pattern. I love the end result and you look wonderful. It seems like a fairly straight forward pattern. Thank you for sharing.


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