Month of the pencil skirt (Part 2 of 3)

So my pencil skirt project for Pattern making II is jumping the line because it's done and due tomorrow (and thus won't be back in my hands until next week).  I sewed it today, taking a little more time than normal since the inside finish of the lining is very professionally assembled (I had to have my class notes out to remember the order of operations, and I usually don't need directions!) and there was some plaid pattern matching to manage.

But even with the extra time needed, I'm pretty darn pleased since the one thing I did not have to do during this process was make any fit adjustments.  You know, this whole making patterns to your measurement thing kind of works!  Of course, I say that even though I fully intend to take it in a bit on the sides; it fits according to our instructions with 2" ease at the hips, which is a little much for my personal preference.

This skirt style is high-waisted (no waistband, just self-facing on the inside), with front/back darts, invisible zipper, full lining (Bemberg, of course) and kick pleat.

The fabric was purchased specifically to make a skirt to go with this navy sweater with orange embroidery.  I had it in my mind that this sweater needed a PLAID skirt, and this vintage wool from Scotland fit the bill.  It's the type of weave that frays a lot, but the hand is very smooth and was a good match for this skirt style.

Overall, I'm pleased with my pattern and the final product.  Everything worked!  Again, I'll make some fit adjustments after it's been graded, but it's nice to have a good, solid skirt pattern to add to my collection.  

If it wasn't virtually guaranteed to be 80F next week, I'd love wear this for my first day of school!

Resewlution 2014: September garment #2