A new skirt...

Last week I made a skirt. And it fits! And I feel good when I wear it! The pattern is Simplicity 3754. I made view E.


I pretty much just followed the instructions to the letter. They were clear and easy to follow (I was a little surprised that even the zipper instructions made sense to me, and worked like a charm).


I did make a couple of minimal changes, including shortening the skirt by 2 inches, doing a button instead of a hook closure, and using a different fabric for the pocket facings (shown in the picture above). For the facings, I wanted something a little lighter-weight than the stretch twill, and the leftover fabric from my shirt was perfect for the job.


If I were to make this one again (and I think I will-- I really like the simple, straight-skirt style and the pockets), I would probably:

• Omit the pocket binding. It is heavy and pulls some, and I think it would look cleaner if I instead turned the pocket facing and topstitched.
• Add a couple more belt loops. I think having another on either side, placed between the side seam and the back carriers, would make belt-wearing a little more practical.

I am already planning to make another version for fall from a black corduroy that I have sitting in my stash. This pattern is a keeper!