Friday, December 14, 2012

Grainline Moss Mini Skirt

I used to wear mini skirts all the time when I was a young whippersnapper. Not as short as I see around these days, but definitely mini skirts. I haven't worn one in a while, but wanted a denim one for this summer to pair with tanks and singlets.

I thought the new Grainline Moss Skirt looked pretty perfect, if a little short for me. I made it up in a size 6 with no fit alterations bar lengthening it by 15cm. I made it in a lovely black Italian denim from Tessuti.



I wore this to work on Friday - we have casual Fridays. I wore a cream and red striped Veronika Maine blazer over it.

This was my first time sewing a Grainline pattern and my first time sewing a fly like this. The pattern instructions are amazingly clear and easy to follow. There is also a tutorial on the Grainline blog.



I did two things differently. I faced the waistband with the same Liberty cotton lawn I used for the pockets as my denim was too thick to use as the facing.



I also faced the hem with the Liberty as when I tried on the skirt before hemming it was exactly the right length. I despaired for a while thinking it would be more mini than I wanted and then had the lightbulb moment of facing the hem.  


I love this skirt. It is really comfy and a good length for running around after Little M. I also really like the fit. Slim but not tight. Will look good with a pair of Converse or a pair of sandals. My kinda skirt. I think I will make another one in the new year - maybe a red one?

10 comments:

  1. Just love black denim - skirt looks super on you. Perfect for the longggggg summer ahead...

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  2. Excellent skirt! You beat me!! I was thinking on the drive home about my to-sew list and this is high up. Super excited now!

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  3. This looks fantastic! Total work win!

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  4. Twinsies... I finished making this skirt on friday night and also faced mine with left over liberty :) Looks great!

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  5. It's perfect! I love the Liberty hem facing.

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  6. Super cute mini skirt. I love that pattern.

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  7. Nice-cute facings as well. I wanted a denim mini for summer but ran away from the Grainline one after finding out it was in Imperial measurements and only available as a print at home XD Also, please get rid of the recaptchas. There are so many other options XP

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  8. Love it. I'm about to cut this out, trying to decide whether my super thick red corduroy which I love so is too thick. I'll probably face in a different fabric like you did too. And extend the length! Now you've got me thinking about dark denim too...

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  9. Nice pins! Great skirt too. I just downloaded the Scout Tee.

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  10. Looks great, and I love the facing. I just discovered this pattern recently and have put it on my mental wish list. Now seeing yours I think I'll have to get it for sure ;-)

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