February BurdaStyle Skirt Is Done

As you may know, I’m really trying to make at least one item from my BurdaStyle magazines each month. It can be anything, I just want to use these patterns. So for the month of February I decided to make 02/2018 #115 cargo skirt. I really liked it in the magazine, but since I decided at the last minute to make this, I had to order the snaps and wait for them to arrive (only took a few days). But I had completed everything up to that point of putting in the snaps.

Here is the picture of the skirt from the magazine .

I really like the print and casual style of this. But because I am also wanting to use the fabric that I have, I used an ivory colored heavy-weight linen for mine.

Mine actually came out more “formal” looking than I intended, but I like this fabric. It’s a good weight for this skirt so it hangs nicely. I would like to make this in a more casual fabric like in the magazine picture.

BurdaStyle 02-2018 #115

I also added hem allowance which I think might be included in the BurdaStyle magazine patterns. I couldn’t remember and didn’t bother to check but I also think that this is a good length for me. If I do make this in a more casual-style fabric, I may make it a bit shorter.

As you can see from this picture, the skirt has snaps in the front.

Honestly for this skirt, I did not use all of the snaps that the pattern says to use. After putting these on the front, I had had enough! Snaps are cute and a nice change, but they are also a pain to install (at least for me). So , I didn’t put the snaps on the pockets like the instructions recommend. Now having said that, I do like having the snaps here. They blend in very well and it’s just something different from buttons.

So now I’m off to go work on some more wardrobe staples that I could really use (this skirt is one of them). I’m working on planning some things for Spring. It may not look like it in these pictures, but it was about 35 degrees outside. I was freezing! But I know Spring will be here before I know it, so I want to get ready.

Have fun sewing everyone!

My first video!

Hey everyone. I wanted to let you know that I made my first YouTube video for you. It’s a (mini) fabric haul you might enjoy if you have some time. It’s only about 6 minutes, but I was determined to make a video and get it out this month!

I don’t have a mic, so I hope the sound is at least adequate. Sorry about the weird look on my face – LOL!

The”Kate” Skirt From Angela Wolf Patterns

When I first saw this skirt, I knew it was something I wanted. It’s basically a classic A-line skirt, which I love! This skirt comes in two lengths with two waistband options. I chose to use facing and not add a waistband (the other option is to use a waistband).

Kate Skirt AW3145

I prefer the facing option because I think it gives a cleaner, smoother finish and I can install the zipper up to the edge of the skirt.

I used a piece of polyester suiting fabric that I’ve had for years to make this skirt. Mine is also lined, which is another option that’s included in the pattern.

This, by the way, is the longer version of the skirt. There is a shorted version in the pattern.

AW Kate Skirt

This is definitely a skirt that can easily become a wardrobe staple.It’s also the kind of thing that looks good on every woman. I also like it because it was very easy to make. It’s event a great project for a beginner to tackle. I didn’t have to make any alterations or changes to the skirt, but you could do a lot with this pattern (add pockets: in-seam or otherwise, lengthen it for a midi or maxi, use different fabric techniques, etc.).

I think this is the kind of thing that I can make over and over again to come up with something different each time.

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