Thursday, August 11, 2011

Invisible Zippers and Pockets!



I know I stated before that I don't like working with patterns but I realized that I can learn a lot from them.  I couple of months ago I was browsing online and found a sale, so I bought a few.  This one caught my attention for the uniqueness of the pleating in the skirt.  I did have to adjust the pattern to my size but it worked out pretty well.  Overall this skirt was very easy to make even though it looks like a more advanced project.  The most difficult part is the pleating but if you follow the pattern step by step you should have no issues with the application.  To be honest I was more worried about the zipper, I've always been intimidated by invisible zippers but to my surprise they are super easy to sew on. I ended up sewing this one by hand because I don't own an invisible zipper foot but even by hand the application was very easy.  I loved that the skirt has pockets too, it's so practical! ...and it's a new skill I can add to my list! 







  Simplicity pattern  Inspired by Project Runway collection #2413 Size D5  


Yo se que dije anteriormente que no me gusta trabajar con patrones pero me he dado cuenta que puedo aprender mucho de ellos.  Hace un par de meses encontré unos patrones en la internet entre ellos el patrón de esta falda.  Me llamo mucho la atención este patrón por la aplicación tan diferente de los pliegues.  Si fue necesario ajustar el tamaño del patrón a mi medida pero lo pude hacer sin ningún problema.  En total la falda fue muy fácil de hacer, aunque se vea como un proyecto mas avanzado.  Lo mas difícil de hacer fueron los pliegues pero si se siguen las instrucciones paso por paso no debería haber ningún problema con la aplicación.  Para ser honesta, a mi lo que se me hacia mas difícil desde el principio era el cierre invisible.  La aplicación de los cierres siempre me a intimidado, en especial el cierre invisible pero para mi sorpresa es súper fácil, eso que tuve que cocerlo a mano!  También me encanto que la falda tuviera bolsillos, es algo súper practico y es algo mas que puedo incluir a mi lista de habilidades de costura. :)





11 comments:

  1. love your skirt , I have this pattern too and I also made this skirt it didn't came out as good as yours. maybe next time.

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  2. That shirt is amazing and you have the perfect shape for it. I wish I knew how to sew. Great Post.
    Chiffon, Lace and Leather Fashion Blog

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  3. I would definitely wear that skirt, it is very pretty. You did an amazing job =) I give you a blog award, check out my blog awards post.
    -Adriana
    http://thelittlepetite.blogspot.com/

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  4. hola preciosa! estoy bicheando por tu blog ahora un poco, porque estoy intentando aprender a coser, y me ha encantado encontrar a alguien que entiende de patronaje! la falda desde luego es una monada, me gustaría probarla también en colores lisos, para la noche. ayuda mucho de todas formas el cuerpazo que tienes! unb eso

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  5. I love that skirt ! You're so talented, I wish I could sew ! :)
    I like your blog and I'd like us to follow each other, if you follow my blog just let me know so I can follow back ! :)

    Fashion and Cookies

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  6. i like your skirt, it's pretty!

    www.whenbabispeaks.com

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  7. It looks so intricate! Well done, it's fabulous!

    Virginie ♥

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  8. Erika , you did such a great job on the skirt and you look so pretty! I actually have that pattern and now can't wait to try it after seeing it. Thanks for posting on my linkup!
    Justine

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  9. You did a very nice job on the skirt! Can you beleive I have sewed for 45 years and have still not put in an invisable zipper? LOL. I just purchased a zipper foot so that is on my agenda to learn how.

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  10. I love your skirt, it is so cute! Invisible zippers can be intimidating.

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  11. looks great - following from Sew country Chick.

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