Pattern: Beignet by Colette Patterns
Fabric: yellow cotton twill from fabric.com
Notions: 10 7/8″ navy blue buttons by la mode, ivory bemberg rayon for lining, twill tape to reinforce waistband.
Notes: I love, love, love this skirt! I made a size 2, after I made the muslin in a size 4 – the 4 matched my waist measurement, but was too big in the skirt. I decided that a high waisted skirt should have a very fitted waist, and I’m pleased with that decision. It fits just about perfectly.
I wear a 2 or 4 in ready to wear, so it’s pretty true to retail misses sizes. This is the first time I have lined a skirt, and it was a challenge! I bought bemberg rayon, because I like the feel and I hate polyester linings. That stuff is crazy slippery. Here’s what I did: I spray starched the heck out of it, pinned my pattern pieces to it, cut in a single layer with a rotary cutter, and got pieces that were close enough. I sewed it together with the walking foot, preventing layer shifting, and I basted it into the facings by hand before machine sewing. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it – this sort of skirt, without a lining, would be useless with tights because it would ride up or get static. No problems at all with the lining!
I did not have any problems at all with the instructions – they were clear and illustrated step by step. I did not care for the belt loops after I made them – they were too short imo, and they were also flimsy and hard to sew on. I made my own, copying the look of dress pants loops, and they look great (basically I topstitched 2 lines down the middle to hold them together, then sewed them on by hand. I showed my buttonhole trick yesterday – see that post for my new tool there. I reduced the buttons by 1 and spaced them 2 inches apart – my buttons were 7/8″ instead of 3/4″ so I wanted them slightly farther apart.
This skirt is totally do-able by a near beginner – someone who, like me, has a few garments done but is looking to add skills. I learned so much on this project, and I can’t wait for the next Colette pattern I make – I adore the aesthetic! The best part? I can wear this skirt with a shirt that is otherwise too short to tuck in, thus extending my wardrobe!
oh it looks so lovely on you, good job. you are such a fast learner
It’s stunning! I always have admired all your knits, now I will be doing the same with what you sew!
so adorable and i love the yellow! it *almost* makes me want to try a high-waisted skirt for myself (but not quite).
Whao it looks absolutely amazing! Really suits you, it’s beautiful!
You and that skirt are both adorable. I love the way all the primary colors pop–the skirt, your blouse, your lipstick! Lovely.
You look ADORABLE!!!
This skirt is fantastic. The color choice is just perfect! It makes the skirt very modern.
love the skirt, kinda jealous! i just bought a sewing machine last week and hope i can make such cute things!
Wow, that is so cute!
What a great skirt. And a nice pattern review too! You could easily change out the belt for a black one or even a patterned silk tie for some color. Enjoy wearing it.
That came out amazing! The color, style…everything!
It’s just beautiful!!
When I was pregnant with my first child, I made a maternity dress for performing (I was still working on my DMA at the time). It was satin-backed crepe with a lining, in other words, slippery as all get out. I hand-basted every single seam before sewing and I still screwed up enough that just about everything got sewn, ripped, then sewn again. But once it was done, it was a very nice dress and worth the effort.
Beautiful! High-waisted skirts: leg-lengthening and comfortable – what’s not to love?
The skirt is excellent. Great job and I do love the color! Love the hairdo too.
What a beautiful skirt and I love how you’re wearing it. It’s just a perfect look, from the shoes to the hair and lipstick. Well done!
GORGEOUS!! GORGEOUS!! GORGEOUS!!!!! I love everything about that skirt–the color and the style. Your outfit is really pretty.
I love the skirt… and I just can’t get over how gorgeous your fireplace is!
Super cute!! Love it.
When I saw that pattern, I said “No.” And that wild yellow fabric! But you did it. It’s very cute and very believable. I don’t think I could wear that and pull it off like you can. And that is really what fashion is about, right? You have to believe it to wear it.
I want to know what Mark thinks! Does he dig the high-waisted thing?
I love it! And the bright yellow color is so fun.
OH!! This is so cute! I wish I had the nerve to wear something like this!
Well done! I can’t wait til I have some cash so I can order a few of these patterns and make my own pretty!
Your skirt is fantastic! That’s a great style on you and the color is beautiful.
With your wavy hair, you look as if you stepped straight out of a 1940s movie!
So very very cute!
Awesome! The buttons down the front are such a cool detail.
Gorgeous. I NEED to learn to sew. Your blog just continues to inspire me.
wow. Great job! Very professional.
It’s adorable- I love it! I wish I could learn to sew like that…about the best I can do is a button, not a whole garment.
Wow! You’re well beyond a “near beginner”. To sew the skirt with several panels, belt loops and a rayon bemberg lining and have it look so great means you’re well on your way to being a bona fide seamstress.
I’m totally with you re: lining skirts. The only ones that I don’t line are made of denim and heavier twill fabrics.
Seeing your skirt reminds me that my daughter is waiting for me to make her one and that we picked out a rayon bemberg lining for that. Your approach to cutting and sewing the lining is the one I’m going to use.
bravo!!! It´s gorgeous and your work looks professional. Keep going!!
Jimena in Beirut
It looks amazing! Such nice details- the buttonholes, beltloops, linining, everything! I totally want to actually learn to sew now…
You are so talented!!! Your knits are so awesome and now your sewing! I so glad to see someone with wavy hair that doesn’t feel pressured to make it “smooth”.
love how this skirt turned out! you did a wonderful job!
Gorgeous!!! And I love it with your blue top!
So very, very smart looking! Have been admiring your knits for ages, inspiring me to try my first sweater, and now I am itching to try an A-line skirt as well and fashion sewing
The skirt is fantastic and with blue is a wonderful combination
You have a stylish vintage look, also
Adorable!!!
Great skirt! And that’s such a good tip about the spray starch on the lining – I would never have thought of that!
That is just too cute for words! I love the high-waisted look. I’m going to have to try that on me!
You look just fabulous!
As everyone has said, this is another adorable FO! I love the skirt, and the buttons are a perfect choice.
Fabulous!!! It really turned out great and fits you perfectly. The rotary cutter is the only way to go with the Bemberg rayon, I agree.
Cute as heck.
Looks great and fits perfectly! I love sewing because I can create something better than RTW, something that suits me uniquely, and I think you have done that for yourself with this project. Congratulations!
I love the skirt! You did an amazing job. You inspired me to buy the Sew U book — I started reading through it this weekend.
Wow, that is one gorgeous skirt. I started drooling over those patterns after you posted the link… gotta learn how to sew first, though!
Hi! thanks to your post I recently discover Colette patterns
this skirt is lovely and I have already bought the pattern. I’m a bit intimidate by all those buttons. I’m not an expert, I consider myself a beginner, even if my grandmother was a milliner and my mother sew her own dresses, skirt, jacket etc. Anyway, thanks to made me curious again on sewing my own, I’m going to make Sorbetto, the Colette tank top 