tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post1876419419526757100..comments2024-03-19T14:28:43.361+00:00Comments on Kitschy Coo: First skirt and it's a 'Meh'Kitschy Coohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-22643712002657109932010-03-14T13:19:21.970+00:002010-03-14T13:19:21.970+00:00it looks pretty good, structurally. maybe you coul...it looks pretty good, structurally. maybe you could embellish with a flounce on the bottom or a fun patch made from wooly sweaters or old t-shirts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246889017006696160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-87418597297126616142010-03-13T10:08:44.252+00:002010-03-13T10:08:44.252+00:00Thanks everyone for your advice, it's been ver...Thanks everyone for your advice, it's been very helpful! I think the issue was that I intended to have it sit on my low waist (so used bigger measurement than high waist) but I got the distance between my hips and waist wrong so that moved the waist up to my high waist where it was too big. That (maybe) will make sense to Cool Girls, but probably not anyone else!<br /><br />I was thinking about some applique or screenprinting around the hem to funk it up a bit, but it was just my muslin so I'm not sure I'll bother... I definitely have some nicer fabric in mind for when I get the pattern right!<br /><br />@bron and pickled weasal: I <i>did</i> actually wear it with boots yesterday and it looked a bit better!Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-32109280917423750312010-03-13T01:11:36.094+00:002010-03-13T01:11:36.094+00:00Hey :) You rock for venturing into adult clothing!...Hey :) You rock for venturing into adult clothing! I'm so scared to. If you want to fancy it up a bit to be less "corporate", what about add some buttons like on this skirt (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS-HIGHWAIST&id=023104&catId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS&pushId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=390&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=092&colorName=LIGHT%20DENIM&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=)? Or add some type of texture, lace, ruffle, ribbon, trim, etc. to the bottom of it? It's a pretty color :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028123268101921660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-62356460985570202312010-03-13T00:36:27.841+00:002010-03-13T00:36:27.841+00:00prob a bit officey. i wear skirts like that for wo...prob a bit officey. i wear skirts like that for work. but mine are on the knee length, so maybe a bit longer. in colourful fabrics, with plain tops . usually with suede boots. and i don't have purple legs!mimesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181296050469178390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-85262782666340017272010-03-13T00:32:02.359+00:002010-03-13T00:32:02.359+00:00It's looking great, and will look lovely with ...It's looking great, and will look lovely with a bit of pattern or applique. :-)Ceccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324152950303305431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-78268479463022672802010-03-12T20:44:31.501+00:002010-03-12T20:44:31.501+00:00Wow! A bunch of awesome comments! I'm not on...Wow! A bunch of awesome comments! I'm not on flickr yet - hopefully you all give me comments too! I like appliques at the bottom of skirts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936303192531834321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-50089642639684211082010-03-12T20:39:52.572+00:002010-03-12T20:39:52.572+00:00Bron is right, it's your shoes that make it of...Bron is right, it's your shoes that make it office. Boots or a wedge mule and you'd be on a whole different scale. You have very nice knees btw.Pickled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314110021040229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-14982245482296101952010-03-12T17:14:28.346+00:002010-03-12T17:14:28.346+00:00I really like it! It is a bit office-wear though. ...I really like it! It is a bit office-wear though. I'd try a different fabric, maybe with a contrasting band at the hem.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17802037075472938217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-70509070980639046452010-03-12T16:51:58.425+00:002010-03-12T16:51:58.425+00:00it sounds like your original waist msmt was too bi...it sounds like your original waist msmt was too big; i would go back to that rather than increasing the darts. and i wouldn't advise moving on to the other variations until you work out the fit on this one, or you'll have a cuter style that still doesn't fit right ;n)<br /><br />also, for a muslin, you don't have to put in the zipper/waistband/hem ntil you check the fit. usually you just sew the side seams (leaving the top 7" or so open-- where the zipper would be-- so you can get it on) and the darts. it's a good idea to stay-stitch the waistline to keep it from stretching, but you don't need to finish it. then if the fit is right and you like the fabric, you can go ahead and finish the skirt...<br />i think you're off to a great start though! cheers!calhttp://hodgepodgefarm.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-43774069002946178492010-03-12T16:35:31.316+00:002010-03-12T16:35:31.316+00:00I can't really add much to what everyone else ...I can't really add much to what everyone else has said - but I'm hoping I have the same problems with waist fit (just eaten about a quarter of a pan of chocolate brownies. Somehow I doubt it).Louizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691100508790921779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-80088265028145504082010-03-12T16:00:57.489+00:002010-03-12T16:00:57.489+00:00See? I knew you could just whip it up once you set...See? I knew you could just whip it up once you set your mind to it. All this fretting about being behind.<br /><br />I think it will be cute in a different fabric. The first picture hints at how cute it could be in something with a little movement. <br /><br />I agree that the first skirt in the book is a little blah. But I don't think a ruffle would suit me, so I'm going to try it in the pretty Amy Butler and see if it helps.<br /><br />I wonder if we're all going to hate our own and like each others?auntninnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474437813560233345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-37596061571368349802010-03-12T15:52:12.057+00:002010-03-12T15:52:12.057+00:00I love the shape, I think its just the red plain f...I love the shape, I think its just the red plain fabric that makes it look corporate. I'd love to see it in something fun and flirty.....flowers or lovely and colourful. Cant wait to see it :D xxBagladeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364841880875947045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-64562052326345096192010-03-12T15:34:26.869+00:002010-03-12T15:34:26.869+00:00You've had great advice for waist fixes so I c...You've had great advice for waist fixes so I can't add to that. But... I reckon the *shoes* are what gives it the corporate feel. Can you try a pair of knee-high boots and see if that makes a difference? Also fabric choice will make a big difference...but who am I to tell YOU that!!!Bronhttp://rhubarbcrumble.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-51771556980890383882010-03-12T14:58:23.048+00:002010-03-12T14:58:23.048+00:00Oh, I meant - shave off the waist at the side seam...Oh, I meant - shave off the waist <b>at the side seams</b> - in case that wasn't clear.KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-80702449054884498362010-03-12T14:56:10.565+00:002010-03-12T14:56:10.565+00:00Yep, different fabric. Looks good though.Yep, different fabric. Looks good though.nickynackynoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146543853378201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-49153573079782735342010-03-12T14:52:24.299+00:002010-03-12T14:52:24.299+00:00I am not an expertise; but I think lenght and colo...I am not an expertise; but I think lenght and colour are ok, maybe some darts on waist would resolve the problem...<br />PS: make me smile your statement: "fennel is evil"!Juanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234493762139326242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-63125544113000180212010-03-12T14:52:06.778+00:002010-03-12T14:52:06.778+00:00So, no to the darts in the front. They'd just...So, no to the darts in the front. They'd just add curve to your front, which would give you a tummy you don't have. You could deepen the darts at the back just a 1/4 inch or so, to give your waist and bum better definition back there. The fit looks good at the hip, so I'd shave a bit off the waist (after you deepen the back darts) and blend it into the current seamline around the hip area. I also think it would be more fun in a cute print and an inch or two shorter. The length is definitely "corporate".KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-66772179479299486182010-03-12T14:43:57.791+00:002010-03-12T14:43:57.791+00:00I havnt even started yet, I think you need to go s...I havnt even started yet, I think you need to go slightly longer on the kneee and it needs something on it to detract from the plainness of it. Some applique or something on one side a bit bodenesque would make it loook great. I think the style suits you, just not sure on the plainessJen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-54934086538008864872010-03-12T14:36:16.609+00:002010-03-12T14:36:16.609+00:00Meh, have had the same issue - thought measurement...Meh, have had the same issue - thought measurements were right but it was too big at the waist (actually something I LIKE discovering, to justify the scotch egg I just ate) - I took it in a bit but still not right.<br /><br />Hmmmmmmm, I think it would lose its corporate image if it was a more casual fabric, like cord or denim (meh) or similar. OR if it was a grown-up-but-pretty print. I like the cut on you though. How are your knees? Could you go shorter?<br /><br />I've been putting off getting Husby to take pics of me in mine for the very same reason...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-89350286556150296852010-03-12T14:35:38.592+00:002010-03-12T14:35:38.592+00:00I say try it in a different fabric, as I like the ...I say try it in a different fabric, as I like the shape and length. I cannot comment on the waist dilemma, however.darceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509202248582952407noreply@blogger.com