A quick and easy pattern is always a great thing for the summer, which is what I selected for a maxi skirt.
McCall's 6966 was my pattern of choice and isn't this version cute one and the stripes just make it cuter? Or should I say more stylish?
I went with
Girl Charlee's chrome gray ash stripe bamboo lycra , which states it is a true medium weight with a 4-way stretch.
Take note, this pattern takes quite a bit of fabric, almost 3 yards. But guess who only ordered 2 yards? Yep, me but I was determined to make it work. My middle front section, stripes are not the correct direction but I think it works just fine.
I made a small and straightened the flare at the bottom a bit. Yes, this was due to the fabric shortage.
With just enough fabric to cut out a front and back waistband I felt relieved. Yes, I did it, the skirt is ready to sew. One problem, the facings for the waistband. An Old Navy gray t-shirt from my closet came to the rescue. I had not worn it all year and now it could be used in a great way.
On this side view, you can see the back, not at all like the instructions tell you to cut it.
Here is the drawing, View D, is stripe version. I had to use the back piece from View C and create my own unique pattern.
This is so easy to make, if you have a couple of hours and three yards of knit fabric , create a new maxi skirt. Something to jazz up your summer wardrobe for the last half of summer. I know I get tired of my summer clothes after the 4th of July and need to add some new garments to the choices.
The wind is getting the best of me here, but the skirt looks pretty blown back into my legs! Ha!
I like the gray color, this skirt will work well into the first part of fall.
