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Made by a Fabricista: All White For Summer

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Hi Fashionistas!

 I hope you are well and enjoying the summer. A couple summers ago, I purchased a white linen maxi skirt.  It has the perfect fit, the perfect length, with one problem. The linen was so lightweight that you could see the outline of my thighs through it. The skirt didn't get as much wear as I expected. I decided to make a similar skirt in a thicker linen. Here is what I came up with:



It is a simple A-line maxi, made with a 100% medium weight linen fabric. Per the description of the fabric, it does not require a lining and gets softer with washes.  The skirt is unlined.



Here is a view of the back of the skirt. I drafted only two pattern pieces for this skirt, one is the skirt pattern, from which the front and the back are cut, and the second pattern piece is the facing, from which the front and back facing are cut. There are no darts. 



Skirts are the most basic of garments when it comes to pattern making. I studied pattern making with Suzy Furrer at Apparel Arts. She offers several pattern making classes online now.  I highly recommend her Skirt Drafting Class if you are interested in pattern making.



Here is the view from the side. I have an invisible zipper on the left side. Can you see it? No? Because it's invisible :) This might the 1st time I got a flawless invisible zipper installed, thanks for my new industrial machine. 



I paired this maxi with a simple white scoop neck tee that has golden exposed zippers on the shoulders..



As for accessories,  a simple summer hat does the trick!



Now that I am all moved into my new sewing studio, I am looking forward to a lot of sewing. All I want to do is enjoy life and create beautiful things! I hope you are well, and I will see you soon with a special summer tank top hack! Take care!

XOXO
Vatsla at Fashion Behind The Seams

Comments

  1. That Black ChicJuly 20, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    So boho! I'm thinking that you're the only person that can make a white maxi skirt look so exotic! I love the maxi and that is a super cute top with those exposed zips.

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2016 at 2:22 PM

      Thanks Michelle! Loved your rose jumpsuit too!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 20, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    What kind industrial machine do you have? Thank you.

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  3. bpatricia74July 20, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Perfect 'White Hot Summer' skirt! I love the all white look it is so elegant. You look fabulous as always. I love your blog.

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  4. UnknownJuly 21, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you Patricia for your sweet comment! I am in love with this maxi!

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  5. UnknownJuly 22, 2016 at 2:37 AM

    So very chic, you look fabulous.

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