Here we go. An unfinished skirt in the unfinished attic. The muslin is done. (For those of you who don’t know, a muslin is the “trial” garment used to get the perfect fit. You also have the opportunity to make design changes at this stage. You’ll notice the hand written notations on each pattern piece.) This is when I really appreciate how much Vivie helps me. I draped this muslin on her, then just sewed it up. And it fits with no adjustments.
Although, I didn’t add any ease for this muslin, I think that I’m going to add just the tiniest bit of ease at the center back. I’m not going to add too much because my garments tend to get a tad bit bigger going from the muslin to the real garment. It’s just one of my personal sewing quirks that falls into the “good to know” category. And considering the number of seams this garment has, that can add up to a whole lot.
I pinned the seam allowances back so that I could get a sense of how the ‘flaps” are going to look and how they are going to move. I walked all over my house flipping those panels every which way and littering the floor with pins. I’m really thrilled with their movement and I think this skirt is going to be an absolute blast to wear!
I’ve got a way to go to before this skirt comes together. Cutting the fashion fabric, thread tracing, quilting with the silk charmeuse lining, sewing it all together, putting in the hand sewn couture zipper, fell stitching all the lining pieces, and hemming. I love this part!!
Photography by Santiago Vanegas
Have a great week, everyone. We’ll see you soon.
I’ve noticed that “car wash” skirts are all the rage. This is going to be a spectacular one and I can’t wait to see the finished product. A lot of work, but I know it will be worth it. And just think of all that lovely handsewing you’ll get to do — everybody needs some “sewing therapy” especially at this hectic time of the year.
The handsewing is always my favorite part. Just settle in with a good podcast or audiobook, and sew! Lucky me, the podcast Serial is back. Perfect timing.