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?
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
