Last Piece of Core Wardrobe Completed
I finally completed the last piece of my 12-Piece Core Wardrobe. It is a grape denim skirt made with the Tommie Jeans Skirt pattern from Style Arc. I am relieved that all twelve pieces are completed. Now I can concentrate on getting my visual aid and handouts ready for the presentation of the core wardrobe to the Lansing Clippers in September.
The is my first time using a Style Arc pattern. Style Arc is an Australian pattern company¸ so the wording in the instructions was a little different from the American patterns I usually use. For example, the instructions for pressing a piece with the wrong sides together read “with right sides on the outer” and “zip” was used instead of zipper. However, the instructions were clear and the pictures for each step in the process were very helpful.
I was able to get the pattern fitted to me with only a couple of alterations. I shortened the pattern four inches because the pattern was drafted for someone 5’6” and I am 5’2”. I also shortened it a little more after the skirt was completed. The only other alteration I made was at the waist. That sounds simple enough, but there were a lot of pieces that were affected by that one alteration. I had to alter the front and back skirt pieces, the right and left pocket facings, the pocket bags, the back yokes and the waistband. Pictures of the skirt are shown below:
You might notice there is no button on the skirt. That is because I couldn’t find a jeans button in my stash, so I ordered one online. It will be a few more days before it gets here. I have plenty of time to add the button and make a buttonhole after the button arrives.
After I give the presentation of the core wardrobe on September 16th, I will post a summary of the wardrobe and show how to get 80 outfits from the twelve pieces.
I hope your sewing projects are going well. Summer is almost over, so it is time to think about what you want to sew to add to your fall/winter wardrobe.
Judy