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From: Esme
Date: 01-09-2005, 09:23 PM (1 of 9)
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I am returning/ learning to sew. The suggestion for a first project is a gored skirt. Really want a warm, heavy winter skirt. The type you can go for a winter walk, or sit in an unheated building for a couple of hours in. I have seen different weights of fleece, including some quite light. I can see how the goring would eliminate bulk at the waist (I have my own), but might be funky. Any ideas? Esme |
User: Esme
Member since: 11-09-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-09-2005, 09:40 PM (2 of 9)
| Fleece is so stretchy do you think it would hold up to sitting and moving and such. Just a thought. |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-10-2005, 06:08 AM (3 of 9)
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My daughter had a polar fleece skirt. I wasn't gored though just an ankle length straight skirt. It work fine for her to wear to school etc. Of course she was 10 @ the time so not much hip to stretch it out.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: techymum
Date: 01-10-2005, 08:46 AM (4 of 9)
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Esme, My sewing instructor wore a polar fleece skirt and vest last winter, I thought it was absolutely adorable! She wore it very long, and I am sure it kept her toasty when needed. I just received my "bag" of fabric from Malden Mills, a good deal on ends, and it included windbloc. It is a much firmer fabric than regular polar fleece, and may be worth looking into. I say go for it! Techymum |
User: techymum
Member since: 04-05-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: Esme
Date: 01-10-2005, 11:48 AM (5 of 9)
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Ah, I hadn't thought of stretching. My concern was that it might look like it was made of cardboard. Not that I care a great deal. It's cold, and I loose my fashion sense as the temp drops. Esme |
User: Esme
Member since: 11-09-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: Esme
Date: 01-18-2005, 01:30 AM (6 of 9)
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It worked! It worked! Thank you for all your suggestions, you made me brave! I didn't have a pattern for a long skirt, so I measured my waist, added 2 inches, and drew a line from the waist diagonally to the selvage, cut it out, put in a casing and elastic and wore it to Church the next morning.  Saw my Mom and Sister for lunch and it passed muster. I used a roller foot and a ball point needle. Have some fabric left (olive) and am thinking about a jacket or vest. Should I be doing something different? Esme |
User: Esme
Member since: 11-09-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-18-2005, 01:44 AM (7 of 9)
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I think a matching vest would be great. I'm glad it worked for you. I told DD about your post & she is thinking about trying that next. She sometimes has to walk home from school (3/4 mile). her legs get cold if she wears her denimn skirts. She is 13 & has recently decided she likes skirts. She won't wear a dress at all except ankle length T-shirt ones.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: Esme
Date: 01-18-2005, 12:50 PM (8 of 9)
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Oh, I think your DD would like a polar fleece skirt. It really is warm. Maybe the windblock type of fleece would preferable; it sounds like a very cold walk. I would like to get a chanel-type jacket made if I have enough fabric, and put ribbon trim on both. Thanks for the encouragement! Esme |
User: Esme
Member since: 11-09-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: bunzino
Date: 01-18-2005, 01:42 PM (9 of 9)
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Esme, I have 2 long, gored PF skirts (200 wt!) and I often wear lighter, stretchier fleece-type tights underneath. It's cold here in N. Minnesota!!!! I made a reversible vest with the fabrics that were leftover from the skirts. have gotten many compliments from very fashionable ladies -he, he.. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
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