Learning to sew: The Asian skirt is finished . . . June 18, 2010 15:53 6 Comments

And tomorrow, I promise, I will put on makeup. And shoes. And model it for you. However, today, I am lazy. Enervated. After all, I have been hemming. And pressing. And grocery shopping. A woman has to eat. Right?

So. I ask your advice about the size pattern I should choose for my next project, McCall 5082, copyright 1959. When I measured my waist, I found a surprising benefit of my dedication to Pilates: a loss of 3 1/2". Delicious. Yes. Excellent. Absolutely. Of course, I do not have a pattern that fits perfectly. I can choose a pattern 1/2" too small or 1 1/2" too large. Dear readers, dear sewists, what should I do? The 30" waist size fits perfectly in the hips. Should I go right? Or left? Up or down? Oh, the quandary. I await your replies. I await your advice.

And tomorrow, I'll post pictures of the Asian skirt. Up close. Personal. Every flaw revealed. Can you stand it? I hope so.

Comments

Carolyn on May 20, 2015 12:16

Oh Denise if it fits perfectly in the hips use that one! You can always make the darts deeper to take up the 1.5". So what fabric are you using?

Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:16

I’m thinking linen. I have so much fabric in my stash from back in the day when I had a terrific dressmaker in the city. Or maybe a cotton fabric with a little Lycra. But linen is so wonderful in the summer . . .

Debi on May 20, 2015 12:16

Congrats on finishing your skirt! I can’t wait to see it!

Gabriella on May 20, 2015 12:16

I have McCall 5082 and its super easy and looks great. Carolyn is right on the money, use the one with the right hip measurement and adjust the darts to fit your waist. Can’t wait to see the Asian skirt!

The Empress on May 20, 2015 12:16

I would go with the one that fits the hips. That said, it’s generally easier for me to grade up a 1/2" than to grade down by 1.5".

Gertie on May 20, 2015 12:16

Gosh, I don’t think I’ve ever had a pattern fit me perfectly in the hips! Go with that! I bet if you took 3/8" off of each waist side and then tapered down to the hips with a French curve, you’d have a great fit. Let us know what you decide!