The Kelly skirt..or the Kathryn skirt.....

I really loved the versions of the Kelly Skirt by Megan Nielson going around the web....

 

so I made my own.......

 I 'like' it but don't love it; I think it's the flat, no shape waist band that doesn't feel very comfortable (it's ok standing, but not when I sit down - must be the middle bulge thing.....

 And I think it needs to be a bit shorter? However, I do like my contrasting red polka dot pockets!

So I decided to make a different version because I really like the silhouette of the Kelly with the pleats and the front pockets......

Maybe I could call it the 'Kathryn'?

Nikki's A-Line skirt pattern came in handy for this because I used the waist pattern pieces because I know it sits well and is comfortable wearing.

I just cut them down so they weren't as deep. I put a back zipper in so I didn't have to do all those button holes.

The fabric was offcuts from my Mum who made some work overalls for Dad about oh, um, 35 years ago....Whaaaat?

Then I saw this fabulous skirt on ModCloth and had to make another in green!! 

 It's a lovely light weight silky fabric (half price at Lincraft a while back) which I had to line so I didn't have to wear a petticoat.

(so old fashioned but there is nothing worse than seeing straight through someone's dress, yes?)

 I added the tie and the tie catchers and did the invisible zip at the back, Nikki would be proud!!!

So I have quite a few Spring/Summer wardrobe pieces now; they all mix and match and cost next to nothing. Yay!

Kathryn. xx