Sometimes, a straightforward tweak can make a significant difference. That's certainly true for Shelley's mini version of the Kensington Knit Skirt. She crafted this stylish piece using a unique fabric with a fascinating history. Let’s hear from Shelley herself about this project. Name: Shelley (online handle: Lightning McStitch) Project Details Pattern Used: Liesl + Co. Kensington Knit Skirt How did the fabric perform? How was the sewing process? The fabric made things easier since it lay flat without curling, stretching, or distorting. Sometimes, those mysterious vintage synthetics turn out to be the best choice. At the length I shortened it to, the side seams align almost perfectly with the hem, so lining the hem up with the fabric stripes doesn't change the overall shape much. A longer or flared skirt would require curving the hem, making it less ideal for horizontally striped fabric. What was your favorite part? This particular skirt fabric was among the leftovers from that collection. I finished it just a few weeks ago, and while lounging on the couch, enjoying its cozy warmth, I got the news that my friend’s mom had passed away. I felt so grateful to be able to share with my friend that I felt wrapped in a warm embrace from her mom. Such a touching story. Have you tried your hand at the Kensington Knit Skirt yet? If so, don’t forget to join our spring pattern challenge! Enter by sewing this pattern, our new Montauk Trousers pattern, or the Belgravia Knit Dress pattern. Head over to the pattern challenge post to learn how to win two PDF patterns! Tartan Fabric,Tartan Cloth,Wool Tartan Fabric,Tartan Cotton Fabric Jiangyin Xiangxu Textile Co., Ltd. , https://www.fabricxiangxu.com
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Fabric Used: A vintage (likely from the late '70s to early '80s) double knit for the skirt and navy ribbing for the yoke.
It was absolutely perfect for what I envisioned. I loved the snug fit of my original Kensington Knit Skirt and wanted a mini skirt for winter that I could pair with tights and boots. With only a limited amount of this fabric available, I decided to use navy ribbing for the yoke. Here, I'm wearing it with a Liesl + Co. Metro T-Shirt in stretch velour, which adds a touch of elegance to a simple, long-sleeve tee!
Super fast and straightforward. Without the wrap, the Kensington Knit Skirt practically sews itself. I took a moment to ensure my side seams and hem were aligned with the fabric's stripes. Perhaps I basted the seams to match the stripes, or maybe I just pinned everything carefully and dove right in with the overlocker. We all know the drill, right?!
Risking sounding a bit sentimental, this fabric came to me from the mother of a close friend around two years ago. It was part of a massive stash of fabrics and patterns from the late '70s to mid-'80s. Much of it ended up at charity shops, but plenty stayed with me. My friend’s mom had sewn clothes for her kids when they were young and kept all her leftover supplies. As she grew older and needed to downsize, she went through her collection. At the time, I made an Everyday Skirt for my friend and a matching Tea Party Sundress for her daughter from some of the fabric.
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