Pattern: Lindy Skirt by Itch to Stitch
Fabric: ponte and double knit from Metro Textiles
Jacket: Michael Kors
Looking for a quick, instant-gratification project that’s perfect for any season? Say hello to this cutie – the Lindy Skirt from Itch to Stitch Patterns. I made this skirt as part of the Itch to Stitch birthday blog tour (1 year old this week!), but there was a catch – I needed to “hack” the pattern somehow.
How to hack a knit skirt with an elastic waist that’s just three pattern pieces…I was stumped for a bit. Do I add a pocket? Some trim? Nah, how about different fabrics for the skirt overlaps!
The solid black fabric is a nice, beefy ponte I’ve used for various projects, and the polk-dot is a double-knit I’ve had kicking around in my stash for awhile. Nothing like a stash-busting project! I thought it would look cute to have the polka-dot peek out as the bottom layer of the petal skirt, a detail that would take this skirt from another basic black skirt to something a little bit more fun.
See? Looks like a basic black skirt in the back. Business in the back, party in the front, my friends.
I honestly made this skirt in one evening, from cutting out to finishing the hem. The sizing was a little tricky to get right since I fell smack-dab in-between sizes, and I ended up cutting out an extra-small instead of a small, because the small ended up being too loose in the hips and waist. The fit is a little bit tighter than I normally wear, but I think it’s necessary for a knit skirt.
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Quick and simple and changes the look of the skirt instantly!
My first garment that fit and able to be worn
Your pattern hack is really neat — I like how cheery it is! 🙂
My favorite sewing memory is when I made a shirt for my two year-old niece, and then made my two year-old son try it on for me. 😀
Oh my word – I super love the mix of fabrics! Way to go!
This is indeed a lovely skirt
Cute skirt!
My favorite sewing memory is making a Dorothy costume for my 3-year-old. She was obsessed with The Wizard of Oz and loved her costume – and wore it almost daily until she outgrew it. I've got it put away for her to remember and enjoy.
My favorite sewing memory was sewing the Christening dress for my daughter, and seeing her daughter wear it 35 years later.
Very clever and fun!
That looks great! My favorite hmm… I think it was finishing a Marcelle Medallion quilt, my other favorite memories are really "wow I'm out in public and made all the things I'm wearing!" which don't really count 🙂
Just lovely