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"Elegance" skirt all done
Friday, September 02, 2005
There are definite differences between this linen skirt and the knit dress. When I walk the knit has nice "swoopy" motion. The linen tends to have a life of its own and stands away from the body a bit. I expect it will soften up over time, but right now, it has a more A-line appearance than the knit version.
When I cut the linen, I placed the center front fold line about 5/8" away from the fold to give me a bit more ease in front. It's perfect, and the linen will only get better with age.
I would like a few transitional knit dresses. They'll have to have elastic in the waist, I think, to support the weight of the skirt. I've drafted a new style knit top with the bust dart rotated to the neck for gathers, and 16 in sleeves. Perhaps I can morph that into a dress for some of those other knits I bought last spring.
With the long weekend upon us, I'm hoping to get some projects finished. Maria is still waiting for her chemise and a dress. The doll round robin ends next weekend, so I've got to accessorize the little urchin who is waiting patiently for my attention on that project. Then, there's my taupe shawl almost completed.
Fun!
Love love love that skirt! The color's really nice. I didn't have a fishtail skirt on my to-do list, but now...I think I'm just gonna hafta add it... ;)
Posted by Lisa Laree at September 2, 2005 10:54 AM