Sunday, January 24, 2016

Simplicity 1783: Denim Skirt





My last version of this skirt stretched out over time and I donated it in the last big wardrobe cleanout. For a skirt I didn't wear that often I've really  missed having it.

This pattern needs bugger all fabric, I squeezed this out of just over 1m of denim leftover from a pair of jeans. This denim is thicker than my first version and sits a bit stiffer but it wears well and I know it will soften up with a few more washes.


I made the skirt a pull-on, not just because I'm obsessed with pull on bottoms at the moment, but the first waistband stretched out at least a couple of sizes and at least with an elastic waistband I don't have to worry about that happening again!


Pattern details;
Size 18
Tilted waist adjustment - removed 2" from front rise
Changed the vent from the front to the back


I really love the vent on this pattern, very easy to sew and sits really nicely while wearing.



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12 comments:

  1. CocoJanuary 24, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Gosh, such a nice skirt! Love your topstitching and vent finish. And that you moved the vent to the back. Nice!

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  2. Summer FliesJanuary 24, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    That is such a nice skirt. It looks so good on you. I like that there is no fly front - as much as I like them on others, it never sits well on me.

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  3. Summer FliesJanuary 24, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    Oh of course I mean a working fly front.

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  4. MegJanuary 24, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Cute skirt! The vent detail is really nice!

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  5. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 24, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    I thought wow you've made another denim skirt, nice! Then I scroll down and saw that you'd made it a pull on skirt and I was like dayum! I have to copy this...this is just awesome! Seriously AWESOME!!!

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  6. MarieJanuary 25, 2016 at 12:05 AM

    That is really cute! Love the vent in the back.

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  7. gMarieJanuary 25, 2016 at 4:34 AM

    I love this and am really loving all the pull on bottoms around at the moment. So easy and no pesky fly front flopping open - but nobody is the wiser. The pockets and the vent stitching - absolutely fabulous! g

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  8. CathrynJanuary 25, 2016 at 5:29 AM

    What a gorgeous skirt! I love the vent detail. Looks good on you; very flattering.

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  9. Bonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.comJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Great skirt! Love the pleat idea. You look lovely! Great job

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  10. BunnyJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    VERY nice and it fits perfectly!

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  11. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)January 25, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    Had to tell you that I loved this skirt and pattern so much that I found the pattern on eBay! Can't wait to make a version of your skirt!

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  12. Sew, Jean MargaretJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    This is a really cute skirt. Your top stitching is awesome.

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