I love maxi skirts, but I always make sure I have some sort of fitted top when I wear them. Otherwise they just seem “too much”.
Here are two of them that I made in the last few weeks…
I decided to make a skirt to match a pink top I had made (before trying it on and seeing that it didn’t fit). I think this is some type of linen, since it certainly wrinkles like it. I bought it several years ago, so I’m not sure what it is anymore. It doesn’t have much give to it at all, so I cut the waistband on the bias. I still put a zipper in the back, though. Hindsight being what it is, I did not need to cut it on the bias. It would have fit fine without the extra stretch and would have laid better. I did 3 gored panels on the front and back, and this skirt took a good 3 yards of fabric to make it. It ended up just a little big, so I threw it in the dryer in the hope that it would shrink up a bit. For some reason I didn’t wash this fabric when I first got it (unlike most of my fabric). It seems to have shrunk up a little and is so much softer. Like lovely soft, and I am sure will be worn much this summer with sandals and a fitted top.
Skirt: Made by Me
Fitted Black Shell: CAbi
Black long-sleeved top: Ann Taylor LOFT (I think??)
Earrings/Necklace: Silpada
Boots: Vivona by the Cool People
This next one is made out of stretch jersery. This fabric was in the box of one-off fabric runs at the fabric store. I like to dive into that big box to see what they have, since you can find some interesting pieces in there. I think many are one of a kind samples.
I based this skirt off a pattern for the skirt in the previous post, and just elongated it. My first attempt with the skirt was with a foldover yoga waist. That didn’t work, as it is just too thin and stretchy. I cut it off and I did another waistband with the 3″ elastic. Better than Spanx, I tell you! This will be nice and flattering during the summer months, and I can wear tons of different colors for a top.
The top I also made. Same pattern as the cream top in the previous post. I added a ruffle to fancy up the neckline and made it a smidge bigger since the cream one was a little tight. The neckline ended up too low on it, though. Back to the drafting board!
Skirt: Made by Me
Shirt: Made by Me
Cami: Ann Taylor LOFT
Sweater: Ann Taylor LOFT
Necklace/Earring: Made by Me
Boots: Steve Madden
