tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post5416079939667008698..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': Stripy Mabel Skirt: Take Two!Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-79108786144049493192015-04-12T07:31:38.204+01:002015-04-12T07:31:38.204+01:00I like the look of your Mabel,I love theidea of a ...I like the look of your Mabel,I love theidea of a striped knit skirt, but not sure if it'd suit me in reality! I have a piece of stripes knit I was given, and keep vacillating between top, skirt, leggings....xMinnadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838971800070422776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-11779093250921284582015-04-08T15:45:38.220+01:002015-04-08T15:45:38.220+01:00If you want a longer knit with a hidden elasticate...If you want a longer knit with a hidden elasticated waist then I can't recommend the pattern in the Gertie Sews Vintage Casual's enough. I've made several, they're super comfy and can be run up in less than an hour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02342268465102082058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-51767708861033798602015-03-30T13:20:33.837+01:002015-03-30T13:20:33.837+01:00It looks nice, shame about the comfort. Love the l...It looks nice, shame about the comfort. Love the leggings. :)<br />Christals Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013146324253591752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-78332302664875999372015-03-30T12:12:24.752+01:002015-03-30T12:12:24.752+01:00My favourite knit skirt waistband finish is one dr...My favourite knit skirt waistband finish is one drafted using this technique:<br />http://www.cjpatterns.com/documents/Cut2-Issue02.pdf<br /><br />I don't like how elastic waistbands ride up, and the wide waistband of this technique doesn't use elastic and is comfy and flattering. <br /><br />Love the stripes of course! Fabric Tragichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183274071484362265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-11195519137643104402015-03-30T09:52:46.153+01:002015-03-30T09:52:46.153+01:00The original length of the skirt is nice-looking, ...The original length of the skirt is nice-looking, but I can imagine that that length wasn't the most comfortable in the world. I can't stand wearing skirts any more that go beyond my knees because I feel like my movements are too restricted. And in the end, I think the stripes look even cooler in the shorter version. I'm looking forward to seeing how you wear it during MMM! :) LisaCucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747020600308321919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-6295748996538402332015-03-30T08:02:00.392+01:002015-03-30T08:02:00.392+01:00....'at least Dolores....' - sorry, not fu.......'at least Dolores....' - sorry, not fully awake yet this morning.tialyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589595958608901040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-73335011310063439522015-03-30T08:00:23.606+01:002015-03-30T08:00:23.606+01:00Hmm. I've noted the above recommendation of th...Hmm. I've noted the above recommendation of the Magic Skirt and I've been eyeing up Gertie's Easy Knit Pencil Skirt although I haven't got her book. I like the idea of an elastic waistband that doesn't look like an elastic waistband and, of course, the fact that there are no zips, buttons, etc. involved. <br />Sorry you don't like yours but at Dolores is better off by another pair of chic leggings.tialyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589595958608901040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-8867770653978311022015-03-29T22:04:50.044+01:002015-03-29T22:04:50.044+01:00Sorry this didn't work out for you! I love my ...Sorry this didn't work out for you! I love my Mabels, but maybe my slightly (ahem!) wider hips help to keep it in place ;-) Love the heart detail on your daughter's leggings. When I finally get round to making mine some, I'll keep this in mind...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-90274446034379314912015-03-29T18:33:15.812+01:002015-03-29T18:33:15.812+01:00I'm right there with you on how the mabel sits...I'm right there with you on how the mabel sits at the waist. I haven't made it again. It just doesn't feel right for my shape I guess.Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-79432559114958375142015-03-29T18:21:23.170+01:002015-03-29T18:21:23.170+01:00I've made two versions of the Mabel too - and ...I've made two versions of the Mabel too - and came to the same conclusion! Although happy enough to wear them occasionally around the house, it doesn't feel secure enough for outside. Elasticated waist version coming this way soon xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-4711058204412215612015-03-29T15:29:19.518+01:002015-03-29T15:29:19.518+01:00How cool that you managed to reuse the fabric for ...How cool that you managed to reuse the fabric for those cute leggings. I have made the Mabel too and my only grip with it is the waist. I keep thinking that mine will fall down and I would really like an elasticated waistband for it. I am definitely going to draft one as I made the long version (adding about 5 inches to the length) and although it is still quite a bit above my knee it is pretty comfy and I would like a few of them for work. Hope that your next one is comfier. xxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-79924115994616130812015-03-29T14:37:31.590+01:002015-03-29T14:37:31.590+01:00You made good use of ever drop of your stripped kn...You made good use of ever drop of your stripped knit yardage and that's wonderful. Love your version #2 and liked version #1 as well. I am definitely a skirt lover. I've made 3 of Mable #3 and love each one.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-22186690676361677522015-03-29T14:33:40.816+01:002015-03-29T14:33:40.816+01:00So sorry the skirt isn't comfortable because i...So sorry the skirt isn't comfortable because it certainly is cute. If you want to try a pencil knit skirt without a waistband, I highly recommend the Magic Skirt from Pamela's Patterns. <br /><br />http://www.pamelaspatterns.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=D8A392D1C4AD66C0<br /><br />It's so easy and quick to sew up and extremely simple to customize to your own body.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119414203044028919noreply@blogger.com