A lot of times I hem and haw when deciding on a pattern and then spend even more time on fabric. As you may know, I’m slowly working on building my Core Wardrobe. One of the items on my list is a summer weight skirt in charcoal gray. I associate charcoal gray with the winter season, so it’s been a challenge to find a pattern and fabric inspiration for this piece.
The Lindy Petal Skirt pattern was released a couple weeks ago and gave me that ah-ha moment I needed. The Lindy is a knit skirt, which I hadn’t thought of doing, and I had just enough of this rayon terry left over from one of my Jaspers to use. The length, silhouette, and wrap look of the petals all said spring/summer to me.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy sew that ends with a great look the Lindy has what you need. The pattern is free from Itch To Stitch and it looks like she takes care to make quality patterns.
I used a medium weight terry knit, I think using a lighter weight knit like a jersey with a little stretch would be ideal so you don’t get some of the lumpiness at the side seams like mine. Shortening by 1in was my only pattern alteration. I’m 5’4.
So what do you think? Did I get a spring/summer success? I feel pretty good about it.
Oh, and yeah I got a hair cut between photos.
The Lindy Petal Skirt should take you about 1.5 hours.
Fabric $8 Total Cost: $8 Yea, more stash busting.
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looks decent going to bookmark it will read the post as i reach home
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Wow, this is a great site that you have here, thanks for sharing it with all of us
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Definitely, what a splendid website and educative posts, I will bookmark your blog.All the Best!
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You are right, the shape and fabric make the skirt much more summery than a gray skirt normally looks. You can wear bright colors with it and it will look very sophisticated. I’m glad you like Itch to Stitch patterns. I think Kennis does really great work!
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Thanks Helena. I have a bright red tee planned next. I hope they work together.
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Looking forward to trying this pattern! Thanks for the tip that you shortened it as I am a bit shorter than you and the length looks just right.
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Please try it, you get such a cute skirt so quickly.
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What a great skirt! I would love for you to link up to the Stitch It, Blog It, Share It Link Party going on now at BehindtheSeamsSewing.com.
~Bonnie
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Thanks Bonnie, I’m checking it out now.
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This is a really cute skirt and pretty versatile. And a free pattern, too? I’d say it’s a success – even for year ’round!
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Thanks Bethany, i can see this working year round too.
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I really like your new haircut! It makes you look younger and more hip. Nice job on the skirt. I think it would look good styled with just a plain black tank top tucked inside and some wedge sandals.
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