The “Plain Black” Skirt
When I saw circle skirts appear on the weekly themes I really wasn’t sure what to think. I’m also doing the sewing along with Project Run and Play this time around so I made Emily a dress based on a circle skirt tutorial a few weeks ago. I had never considered making one for myself though. I ended up deciding that I wanted to make a nice simple black skirt. I know that’s not super exciting but it will be a nice basic addition to my wardrobe.
I used 2 yards of black ITY that I originally bought to make a maxi skirt. I made it as long as I possible could without adding side seams. It hits just below my knees which I think is kind of a fun length. It drapes and twirls wonderfully and I’m pretty sure it will get a good bit of wear around here though strangely enough I don’t have many summer shirts that go with black. Go figure I guess I’ll just have to make some.
Here are some twirl shots.
The Facts
Fabric: 2 yards of ITY $12.00
Pattern: MADE tutorial
Year: 2010
Notions: elastic
Time to complete: about an hour
First worn: Friday all day with the purple top and then out to dinner with the pink sweater
Wear again: I’m sure I will. Its fun and comfy
Total Price: $12
Here’s a picture of Emily in her circle dress since she hasn’t been appearing over here lately.
Stephanie, looks like a lovely drapey fabric and may I suggest everything goes with black – except Navy! Go nuts!
Trish – I still can’t stop wearing head to toe black 80′s addiction – Blair
I think my real problem was that I wanted a sequin tank to wear with it and couldn’t find one that I liked. I bet it would look good with a tight black top though.
Nice skirt I think you should pair it with a bright patterned top, it’s going to pop with the skirt.
You say it’s not that exciting, but that’s the kind of skirt I would wear all the time.
And your daighter’s dress? TO DIE FOR! I love the flower pockets you made.
Lovely! I like how drapy it is. You can pair it with so many interesting patterned tops or solid colors. I wonder what it would look like with a fluffy slip under it? Would you like that?
Hmmm fluffy slip I’m not sure? I’ve got a black and pink petti skirt but I wear it mostly for dress up. I’ll give it a try at some point. I’m sure it would be fun though I’d probably need something in between for wearing in real life. Either that or get used to standing out a bit more which isn’t bad just not something I’m used to.
I like your fabric choice! It drapes so nicely. I didn’t think I’d want to make another one but now I might thanks to your lovely skirt!
Thanks. ITY and I have a bit of a love hate relationship. I love how it drapes but its so slippery to sew that I don’t love working with it.
It’s lovely to see how different fabrics work with the circle shape. Credit to you sticking with a slippery one.
Love that length and the way the fabric drapes! Well done :)