Well not quite.
The Taylor Skirt from Style Arc Patterns:
This was my first go at a Style arc pattern. I bought it through Etsy so while I got three sizes, but they can only be printed out one at a time and aren't nested. My measurements put me at a mix of the 8 and the 10. I don't like clothes that are too tight so I went with the 10.
And it came out way to big. It was the begin of winter and I put it away. Now that Spring is here (though we've had a couple of days Summer) I figured it was time to fix it.
I took it all apart and took 1/2" off each of the side seams, then reattached the waist elastic and redid the hem.
Now it looks quite perfect. Even the back view:
The fabric is one of the stripe pontes that Mood always has available whether in-store or on-line.
I used one to make a Coco Dress pre blog as did Lauren. Sarah used one very recently.
I love what the seaming does to the stripes:
Ultimately I've ended up with a successful make, but I'm still hesitant about using a Style Arc pattern again. There are a few bloggers for whom their styles really work, but I think I'm really not their body type. If there's a style that I just can't find elsewhere, perhaps.
One more view:
that looks great and the adjustments were worthwhile. I haven't had any luck with Style Arc patterns although I see a lot of great garments on other people. But now that you have conquered that pattern you should make it again - would be so different in any other fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt on you! The stripes come together in such a wonderful sophisticated pattern.
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