Saturday, December 29, 2012

Floral mesh statement skirt

I have made another statement skirt using my TNT straight skirt pattern, McCall's 3830. The fabric is a polyester ribbon mesh from Mood. The name they used to describe the color is Weimaraner, a very appropriate name for this slightly brownish gray (which you can see in some of the closeups. The sun was setting when we took these pictures, casting a warm glow on everything.)


 I really love the textural interest of the mesh ribbon roses and that the fabric is thin enough not to add a lot of bulk. After trying all sorts of colors for my underlining, I settled on white. It lets the skirt remain neutral and the roses to really pop. Plus I can pair it with all sorts of colorful tops.


You may recall that I attempted a similar skirt back in August, but was unhappy with the way the sides did not match up perfectly. This time around I paid special attention to matching up the roses along the sides and back seams.


For the waistband, I used the mesh along the selvage that had no roses sewn to it. It was underlined in the same white Ambiance and then interfaced.


Here you can better see the color and the roses along the side seams:


I happened to have a taupe colored invisible zipper in my stash that was just a bit browner then the fabric. Since only the tab shows, I think it blends in pretty well.


I used white ambiance for the lining as well:


I added a floral hem tape to make a neat finish along the inside, then slip-stitched the hem in place. You can also see the white underlining here, which is what the hem was stitched to. The line of white stitching along the bottom edge keeps the mesh and underlining together where it is turned up.


Since this is my TNT skirt pattern, I had no fitting issues and no reason to make a muslin. It was a relatively easy project once I got past the cutting out.

53 comments:

  1. I like your new skirt. Matching of roses are perfect and I love your finishing with lace inside.

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  2. GORGEOUS skirt!! As always, you do beautiful work.

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  3. Gorgeous and beautifully executed!

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  4. WOW! Your skirt is beautiful and you did a spectacular job matching those roses. You've brought sewing one's own clothes to a whole new level. . . thanks for sharing!

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  5. A very beautiful skirt - every detail is perfect! I've seen this type of fabric at my local shop, but had a hard time imagining how it would look in a garment. Might have to spring for some! Also, I really appreciate your close-ups of the construction details!

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  6. Wow, nice job! I've looked at the fabric and wondered what could possibly be done with it. Love what you did!

    How did you go about matching the roses?

    Happy creating!

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  7. Your attention to detail leaves me speechless. Beautiful skirt!

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  8. Your sewing ability is always amazing. Gorgeous skirt and the matching details are perfect. The fabric is such a statement in itself.

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  9. That's some seriously impressive pattern matching ability - great job!

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  10. beautiful, I would not have taken a second look a that fabric but you have shown what to make with it, great.

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  11. ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!!!! What a gorgeous skirt! It definitely makes a statement! Phenomenal job a usual and your craftsmanship is impeccable!

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  12. What a gorgeous skirt! The fit is perfect and your workmanship is precise. Great job!

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  13. Just delicious! I'm amazed at how well you matched the roses along the sides and back seams, well done!

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  14. Wow! What a great skirt! Love, love, love how you matched those roses!

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  15. Perfect rose matching! Lovely skirt.

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  16. WOW! Such a lovely skirt...FIESTA!

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  17. This is just beautiful! WOW! You have a new follower :D xxx

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  18. You have excelled yourself on this skirt. Everything from the fabric choice, style, matching to the lining is just perfect...well done...J

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  19. A very lovely skirt! It looks great on you and all the careful matching really pays off.

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  20. Beautiful! Great job matching the seams and it looks stunning on. A really special skirt.

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  21. Wow! That is some amazing print matching on the side- looks fantastic!

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  22. So pretty. You have done a great job matching the fabric pattern.

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  23. I love your skirt. You did such a wonderful job matching the roses!

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  24. What a gorgeous skirt! Your work is impecable, as always.

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  25. A gorgeous statement skirt, the side seaming is beautifully done!

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  26. super cool fabric! I did not realize that it wasn't a print until I saw the close up photo. You did a fantastic job lining up the sides.

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  27. What lovely fabric and I love how you matched the roses! Great idea for a skirt.

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  28. Love this so much. It's fantastic!

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  29. Truly gorgeous piece of work.
    All the best in 2013.

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  30. OMG WONDERFULL.....

    www.modavesaire.net

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  31. That's very pretty. Nice job matching on side and back seams.

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  32. Beautiful! I'm so glad you came back to this idea after being so frustrated/disappointed with the first version. Happy New Year!

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  33. Neat O! What a beautiful fabric. Love the lace trim.

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  34. This is one heckuva stunning skirt. Your motif matching is spot on. Beautiful. Happy new year!

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  35. Gorgeous skirt - the colour (as well as being perfectly named) is lovely - slightly unusual but still neutral and the texture is amazing. Worth spending all that time matching the pattern so that this time you have a skirt that you are happy with.

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  36. Such a beautiful skirt - and the pattern matching is just incredible!

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  37. Beautiful as always! Impeccable matching skill.
    I notice that there's no vent in the back. Do you have problem walking?

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  38. What a gorgeous skirt! You look very beautiful in it.

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  39. You are amazing, as usual..
    What are some tips with sewing lining?
    Like what type of needle, tension and how to press it..

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  40. So luxurious looking, and you have done an AMAZING job matching the fabric flowers along the seams and zip!

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  41. Stunning as usual! I think it was a wise decisiin to give it another go...the seams look flawless which is so important with this fabric.
    Just beautiful Amanda!

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  42. I am insanely impressed with your flower matching at the seams. Insanely impressed.

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  43. Wow, great skirt! I have seen this type of fabric and love it but am afraid to sew with it. You did such a great job. I'm going to have to find instructions on how to sew with such a fabric.

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  44. This skirt is absolutely divine. I love the look. Truly stunning.

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  45. Wow, just came across your blogs through others. Amazing skirt:)
    Looks great.

    Can't wait to see more of your work

    www.becstitches.blogspot.com.au

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  46. Hola, te sigo desde hace mucho tiempo aunque nunca te había dejado un comentario, el vestido te ha quedado precioso y combinado con esa chaqueta se ve estupendo. Saludos

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  47. so so wonderful!!! I like so very much the skirt!!! ;)

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  48. wow, fantastic skirt. Wish I had the skill to create something like that, matching up the sides on this fabric very impressive. Can't wait to see more of your work...

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