When I picked up this fabric I knew I had to have it, its difficult to say exactly what it is because there was no label at the shop but I would call it a digitally printed poly silk. It was a steal at £4.99 a metre, so two metres came home with me!
I had already decided what to make the moment I spied it, Simplicity 2698. I have already made one of these, in precious Melody Miller arrows (that I must get around to sharing on the blog!) and loved the fit, although I did make quite a few alterations to the pattern!
I made a size 12 (eur 38) using yoke D and skirt H with the box pleats and pockets. I altered the shape of the pockets to give me a deeper curved finish, and omitted the box pleat on the middle of the back skirt section (no need to make my derrière appear any larger with fullness there!)
I also lengthened the skirt to almost floor length, and fully lined it.
I also lengthened the skirt to almost floor length, and fully lined it.
The poly silk was like working with water! It was so fluid I knew my lining would have to be also or it would spoil that lovely billowing drape.
I also used twill tape to strengthen the waistline and underlined the waistband with lining fabric rather than interfacing.
Now all I need is a ticket for a hot destination to wear my skirt....and perhaps some cotton to sew with after all that slippery fabric!
