Finished: Denim Crescent Skirt

Worn with a favourite top from Zara (about 5 years old)

The first item from my capsule wardrobe plan has been ticked off! I actually finished this skirt a couple of weeks ago, and have worn it loads since finishing it, including at last weekend's Crafters' Ceilidh. It's the second Crescent skirt I have made - the first was a longer-length bright floral version. I had high hopes for this version, knowing how much I loved my Summer version, but was a little wary as I quite often find that when re-making a pattern, I don't love my second version quite so much. Happily, that's not the case here. Here's my review...

Pattern Used
Sewaholic's Crescent Skirt - View A, which is of a shorter length and with less gathering.

Does it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? 

Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? 

Yes - last time I followed the sewalong and didn't refer to the pattern instructions but this time I used the instructions, and they were great.

 

From the inside - french seamed pocket bags, flat felled side seams and bias tape to make a neat hem finish

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? 
I love the pockets and the fit of the skirt is great. I think the shape is quite universally flattering too.

 

Fabric & Notions 

I used a dark denim which has a teeny bit of stretch in it. This worked very well for view A, as I think the stiffness of the denim would not be so good with the other views which have more gathers. I used a red zip as this was what I had in my stash, and I like the look of the contrast too. I used a red bias tape to finish the hem too, which looks nice and neat and matches the zip.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made

No changes made - why mess with perfection?

 

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?   

I would sew it again and can totally recommend it.

Did you use any new skills? 
Yes! Flat felled seams. I <3 these big time.

 

What wardrobe gap does this fill?  
A practical, casual skirt.

Cost   
I already had the pattern and I used fabric etc from my stash, so you could say it was technically free but if you're being picky, I paid:

Denim       4.99   (about 1 metre, leftover from my Saturday Afternoon Skirt)
Thread      0.00   Black - I already had loads
Zip            0.25   Charity shop
Bias Tape  1.50
Pattern       6.50 Approx - 2nd time of use

Total        £13.24

Conclusion
A great, useful wardrobe addition.

How I wore it - with snow boots!