This is my first make for the #VintagePledge.
As I mentioned in my last post, the pattern is Style 4050, and this is View 4 on the far left.
Let's talk a bit about the pattern first though. It's a single sized pattern and was sold as already cut. When I opened the pattern I was delighted to find that a previous owner had pinned View 3 together, maybe to tissue fit it. I was stupidly excited about this because it felt like Time Team! Little amuses the simple, eh!!
Apologies for the rubbish photo, it was taken on my phone.
Also, I love that the stitching lines are marked on the pattern. I wish modern patterns did this, as it made it so much easier to measure the pattern for fit; but I suppose a multi-sized pattern would get very cluttered if the stitching lines were marked too.
My fabric is what was left over from my Tartan Shirt Dress. I had 38" x 43" (97cm x 109 cm) of fabric so had to do a bit of pattern Tetris to get it to fit. I ended up cutting it out on a single layer, and as the waistband folds over on itself, I only needed to cut one. Apologies for another rubbish phone photo, and ignore the mess in the corner!
I was delighted that the zip and waistband lined up perfectly on the first go,
and then I found this little buckle, so attached it.
One side is attached with velcro so I don't have to un-do the buckle.
This skirt was so easy to make, that all but the hem was done in an afternoon!
I like all the other Views as well, so don't be surprised if I end up making them too. I recently did a stock-take on my fabric, and found quite a few left-over pieces of fabric that would be perfect.
One side is attached with velcro so I don't have to un-do the buckle.
This skirt was so easy to make, that all but the hem was done in an afternoon!
I like all the other Views as well, so don't be surprised if I end up making them too. I recently did a stock-take on my fabric, and found quite a few left-over pieces of fabric that would be perfect.
Hope everybody else's Vintage Pledges are going well.
Have a great weekend,
Lynne
I love the buckle, it's the perfect finishing touch!
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DeleteGreat skirt Lynne! This is just the perfect fabric for it. I love the buckle and the velcro, so smart!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think the fabric matches the pattern very well.
DeleteLynne, I really love that you wear the same shoes with your skirt as the girls on the envelope do! And I'm amazed that you pattern matched with so little fabric left :) great skirt and I wouldn't mind to see more versions.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hadn't noticed that about my shoes! They are my one pair of black every day shoes. Having little feet is rubbish.
DeleteWhat a cute skirt, Lynne! The buckle is a perfect addition and the velcro is genius.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love when vintage patterns show evidence of use, like your pinned pieces! It's such a fun link to the past. I know they're more valuable, but I always get a little disappointed when older patterns are uncut. It takes some of the experience's charm away! I want to daydream about the person who used those pieces before.
Thank you! I know what you mean, it's like those old patterns have never lived!
DeleteOh my goodness, how amazing did you feel to manage to cut it out from leftover fabric - well done!!! The skirt is so lovely and I really love the buckle, it suits it so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was absolutely determined that I was getting this skirt out of that fabric!
DeleteThat is one cute skirt, and perfect buckle ;o)
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DeleteBeautiful skirt and I love the buckle detail :)
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DeleteAhh Lynne, it looks so lovely on you! It's amazing when you find something already cut or pinned too - I found that a pattern from a 1980s Make it Easy mag was pre-cut in my size recently and was so pleased/relieved. The buckle looks fab too :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you! The Make It Easy pattern must have been waiting for you to find it!
DeleteSuper cute - I may have to search for this pattern! It looks fab with the tartan.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You would love this pattern!
DeleteWhat a stroke of genius to use velcro on the buckle! Your skirt looks so great, and it suits you so well! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I added the velcro because I knew I just couldn't be bothered fiddling with the wee buckle.
DeleteVery beautiful! The buckle detail really sets the skirt off to a tee. Xx
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DeleteGosh, this is cute!
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DeleteSuch a cute skirt, I love that shape! I have a similar RTW one in red needlecord. I'll definitely need to keep an eye out for that pattern. Very impressed with your flawless zip and waistband matching too.
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