for my second project, i decided to make another skirt. i feel in love with this olive wool plaid with pink and orange stripes. i wasn't aware of the frustration it would bring...
dog oliver's sweater kindly coordinates with the fabric
thankfully, i was making this under the watch of hb wardrobe at the theater, with easy access to a serger and a hand full of skilled seamstresses. the wool was a lot thicker than i'd initially thought, causing a lot of bulk in a skirt design meant for a thin cotton. the raw edges frayed almost as quickly as my brief time with the burlap coffee bags (we'll get back to that later). plaid is difficult to match up at seams and the waistband when you're a newbie (or oldie!). the zipper I chose was too flimsy for the thick material. i was in trouble! i had such a specific image of this skirt in my head and it wasn't turning out right at all.
with a bit of guidance, i overcame most of these issues. i serged all the raw edges, and learned how to manipulate thick wool with an iron, a towel, and a hunk of wood (for beating!). i finished off the raw hem with a single stitch of orange thread and pink bobbin thread as a cute detail. there are still a few things i'd like to tweak about the skirt, but overall i'm happy with it.
before next winter i may make the waistband snugger, change out the zipper, and find large enough hook and bars. for now, good enough-- second skirt complete!
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