UFO Part 1: Karl Lagerfeld Skirt

As with most UFO's I didn't have a lot left to do with this skirt, the hard parts had already been done.
The waistband needed re-fitting as it was too loose, and the hem needed doing.

The material used is some black almost canvas like fabric, which was donated to me by my mother in law.

The design is my own take on the Karl Lagerfeld skirt that's available to download at Burdastyle, no pattern was used to make this skirt.

The skirt features side seam pockets (big & deep, the way I like them!) a fat waistband, centre back zipper with a button fastening, a box pleat at the centre front, a ton of darts, and two fake pocket flaps on the front....phew! that was a long list!

I've been wanting a plain black thick mini skirt for a while, especially for spring & autumn that I can wear with thick tights and a cropped jacket.

One down! One to go!

Quick Project..

Another week has passed, and I do have some news on the sewing front!

In an attempt to get me out of this sewing funk, I am taking park in Sew Grateful, the challenge concocted by Debi (click here for the deets).

I've selected what i'm guessing is a late 1980's, possibly early 1990's Vogue pattern that my mum picked up in a charity shop for me, but am a little undecided on which fabric to use.

More details will be posted next week.

However, in preparation for this I decided to set a small challenge to myself as I haven't touched my machine for around 1 1/2 months! Eeek!! 

I was given a black skirt by my sisters neighbour who decided she didn't want it, and thought I could do something with it. She was right. It was originally a size 20 (UK), so was rather large on me! I've simply taken the skirt in by adding some gathers, and re-sized the waistband. I've also given it a new button as the old one wasn't to my taste. 

I've still got to take the length up as it skims the floor on me, even with my long legs!

I did toy with the idea of leaving it long as I don't have a maxi skirt, but my husband commented that I looked like a Victorian school teacher so I thought it might be best to lose a few inches from the hem!

I'll post a pic at the weekend showing you the finished project!