Ive been wanting a black skirt for work for a while – I find myself often wishing for a knee length fitted skirt. I have made many winter skirts in the past, but only one survived the years and style change and warm California winter- my grey wool skirt with BurdaStyle 03/2009 105. I love the fit and flare shape and most importantly, that awesome pocket.
Of course, a straight black garment really isn’t my thing. I wanted to highlight the pocket with a different texture. So I chose a linen for the main skirt, and a rayon satin for the pocket. I love the subtle contrast and it feels great to stick my hands against a smooth fabric.
After making the skirt, i found it hard to match it with any stripe top i already have – either my top is too thick and doesnt fit tucked in, or its too loose and doesnt look good. So I made a cropped stripe top with fabric from IndieSew to go with it. It’s a pretty comfy pairing!!
I love the combo – if anyone is looking for a great skirt pattern – this one is a very quick make!! The pocket is very easy to make and so very smart.
We took a trip back to Berkeley (where we fell first in love) for our 15 year anniversary and my lovely hubby took photos of a bunch of my creations. The ground of our little hotel are just so cute and irresistable. Its so funny to visit there as a grown couple without kids, we constantly wondered if we still can pass as (fashionable) grad students.
October 9th, 2018 at 4:47 am
Looks very chic!
October 9th, 2018 at 9:07 pm
Thank you!!!
October 9th, 2018 at 7:46 am
that is really nice! Burda has so many interesting patterns with good details.
October 9th, 2018 at 9:08 pm
Definitely! They are well drafted (at least for my proportion) too! If we get paper so many patterns per month – though i prefer printing over tracing!
October 9th, 2018 at 8:05 am
Love the combo! And you guys could totally pass for high school students, still!
October 9th, 2018 at 9:08 pm
Hahaha! But we look at all the college kids and they look like… kids!!!