Simplicity Lisette 2211 skirt done!

I love this skirt.

OK, it's kind of wrinkly because Mr. Thinks He Can took me for Mexican food and I pressured him into taking a picture before the sun went down. And I chose to tuck in the shirt I had on, which was a wee bit short to be doing that, but I love this skirt. When I started sewing I was all "dresses, Dresses! DRESSES!" But I am loving the separates. I feel like I can wear a piece I have made without looking like I am completely home made. They also go together so quickly!

This skirt, Simplicity 2211, the grey one on the enevelope will be great for just about anything. I can wear it to work with a blouse or I can wear it in the summer with a tank. It looks short, but as you can see, on my short self it came out the perfect length without alterations.

Let's check out my under things...

As you can see I went with French seams, which was a first for me. I also used some bias tape from my walkaway dress to cover my seams on the zipper side. Also, the twill tape I was a bit unsure if I was to roll it under again, but I was worried the skirt would get too short/that many layers of fabric would kill my needle. As you can see it got left exposed.

My belt loops added a lot of bulk when sewing the waistline, but I think they are adorable. I also skipped the top stitching long the seams in front. I was afraid I would mess it up!

Overall thoughts: I made a size 20 in a stretch sateen. I love the skirt, but I would up taking out about an inch on each side before applying the twill tape waist line. I think I would have without the stretch as well, but the pattern overall was easy to adjust as you go along if you baste. I just ripped out a couple of seams and marked where I needed the skirt to be taken in. I think the project took about three hours total and $6. That is pretty good if you ask me.