Skirt

[mandie_rw]

Can safely report that the TV 1898 walking skirt does NOT take 5 yards, unless there is a snag in the space-time continuum of my wool. Started with 5 yards (could be a little more, as FFC's fairly generous with their yards), cut out the skirt, and still have well over 2 yards left!

Yes, I cut a smaller than average size, yes I disregarded both nap and pattern matching (there is no nap, and the checks are small enough scale that I really DGAF about trying to line them up)...but 5 yards still seems EXTREMELY generous! Just sayin'!

So...skirt's cut out? I'm going to be good and hand-baste the lining and wool together, because this is drapey lightweight wool and I know it'll creep if I don't do it! Save me large amounts of annoyance later.

Of course, having a much larger than anticipated amount of wool left for the jacket actually makes me less sure of what I want to make now...I was thinking jacket because it'd take less fabric, but now that a full bodice is an option I don't know which I want!

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if I could make both...with careful cutting. Hmmmmmmm...*rubs hands together gleefully*

Well, either way, I'll make the skirt first!

Comments

[elizabeth_mn]

5 yards makes sense to me for a nap layout, but most fabrics can do without! Yay for stingy cutting!

[mandie_rw]

Plus those patterns tend to list one yardage for all sizes, which...I guess ensures that everybody buys enough fabric? But when your pattern pieces are smaller you can often wedge them closer together, which I absolutely do. I love seeing how little fabric I can get a modern dress out of, when compared to the listed yardage on the pattern envelope! :D