Hope everyone (at least in the US) enjoyed their long weekend! I used the time to finish up some lingering sewing projects and get caught up on homework.
Speaking of lingering sewing projects, not only did I finally make a new pillowcase for the pillow on my couch, I also finished Simplicity 2512! The pattern was designed by Cynthia Rowley (who’s guest judging on Project Runway All-Stars this season) and while it was pretty straight-forward, for some reason I just had so many issues finishing it. First, I bought the wrong color zipper (should have gone with black since the fabric is such a dark grey, but I digress), then I had to wait to go back to my parents’ house to pick up the hem tape for the hem since I ran out of fabric (the skirt is made out of Pendleton wool remnants) to make more bias binding, then I had issues sewing in the invisible zipper, because for some reason I kept sewing on the teeth and then had to rip those stitches out. But, it’s finally done!
You can’t tell from the photos, but the waistband is a bit too loose (although it keeps the skirt up just fine). And I don’t know if I entirely like the shape. it’s not quite a full-gathered skirt, but not quite a pencil skirt (even though it does have the vent in the back), so it makes my hips look a bit bigger than they really are (which is why I omitted sewing in the pockets – self sewn-in pockets on my skirts always have a tendency to make my hips appear wider than they are).
Anyways, despite the challenges posed and uncertainty about the shape, I’m glad to have this project done and a new modern skirt in my closet. It’s been so rainy here lately, so I haven’t had a chance to wear it outside just yet, but I’m hoping to soon.
In the meantime, I’m totally in a period underpinnings sewing phase right now, and am working on my first Edwardian petticoat! Speaking of which, I’ve decided to write a post about all the costuming resources I’ve found as of late on Edwardian and early teens clothing (I’ve been researching this stuff like a mad woman!) and hope to have that up on Thursday. 
Oh, so cute! I love the kick-pleat in the back–what a nice touch! Perhaps next time you could just do a regular ol’ waistband it’s not so loose?
Thank you! And I think I might to a regular waistband next time – I think this waistband stretched a bit due to the bias binding around the top. Plus, I think this waistband is a bit too wide for my tastes.
Love it – Looks fab! And what are you talking about, girl? It doesn’t make your hips look big! I love the top line on the waist-band, it’s a nice touch!
Why, thank you! You’re too kind.
And the top line was bias binding that I had to handtack in place. It took *forever* but I think it was worth it. 
a-DOR-able. Love the waistband. How about a lighter colored top to show it off? You have such cute clothes. Love to see them!
Aww, thank you so much, Victoria! I love bieng able to share them with you guys! And I definitely will wear a lighter colored top with this skirt next time.
This looks so cute on you! I love that curved waistband! It’s a nice length, too.
Thank you so much!
I made this skirt, too, but the fabric I used started to come apart after only 2 hours of wearing it! The waistband on mine is too large even though I rounded down my waist measurement. Oh well, lessons learned!
Oh, I’m so sorry! And my waistband was a little too large, as well. I’m sure if you ever make this skirt up again it will turn out amazing with all the lessons you’ve learned from it.
Exactly! Every mistake is a learning experience.