The main reason that this project got pushed to the front of the queue was that the yardage was taking up space on my sewing table after having been laundered. I had quite a bit of it to iron, and while that task didn't seem especially interesting, it sat there long enough for me to remember that I was waiting for a nice pair of complimentary fabrics in order to test out Burda 6965. And, perhaps more importantly, I wanted the space on the table back.
As far as cutting on the cross grain due to the 44" wide fabric not being wide enough for the pattern as drafted, it does not appear to have caused any major issues. So that gamble paid off.
What I will say about the draft is that this skirt is LONG. I am wearing my 1940s repro platforms, and even with the significant heel height, this garment almost brushes the ground.
The pattern says it is drafted for someone who is 5'6" tall, which just so happens to be my height. And yes, I am more long waisted than long limbed, but this skirt is still extremely long. Because of the scalloped hemline, and the fact that you might not want to lose that detail, it is something to keep in mind.
There are no lengthen/shorten markings, but I might take out about an inch of length somewhere in the middle of those strangely shaped pattern pieces if I make this again.
But since I am quite intrigued about the more circular shaped pieces of the actual vintage pattern from Simplicity that I have in my stash, it is likely that I would make that version instead.
The matching top works well with the skirt, so I am happy with that. Honestly, the only reason that I made it up was the fact that I wanted to wear the skirt, and with this weather we have been having, a black sweater just wasn't something I was interesting in wearing any time soon. Turns out, it's a great pattern. And I would definitely be interested in making up the coordinating skirt at some point in the future.
These 1970s designs are growing on me. And I recognize that the call back to the 1940s certainly has a lot to do with that.
I am actually thinking that my next project will be a vintage 1940s frock. I certainly have a length of rayon stashed away (or ten) so I should be able to find something appropriate.
But I did find an old Donna Karan pattern that would work really well with these very strawberry prints, and I think that I have enough yardage left to do just that. Or is it ridiculous to make two garments back to back with the same fabric?!
Whatever I decide, I am very pleased with this outfit and the fact that I have another reason to wear my silly strawberry earrings!
