Hello there!
Just checking in today. No tutorial…just me in front of my garage, standing in the rain. 馃檪
I was planning to release this pencil skirt as a free pattern this week, but then my sweet friend Mie, gave me the confidence boost I need to grade it and sell it. At first, I was skeptical. My first solo pattern for…聽women? What am I nuts?
And maybe I am. But I am going to really give it a try. Eek! 馃檪
After all…if you look where the original pattern started and how it’s shaping up now…that’s what is motivating me to do it. It’s a really basic skirt, but the work has gone into the fit. It’s taken several versions to get to this point, and I have a couple more changes in the works to make this an even better pattern….well hopefully!
(Excuse the wrinkles…this was taken at the end of a day of wearing.)
Of course, I wouldn’t even try to attempt this without聽Melly Sews’ Illustrator courses. Melissa is great at making Illustrator less scary and more doable. I just started the grading course which should help move things along.
I can’t make any promises of when the pattern will be out, since this is all new to me.
If all goes well during the testing phase, then you’ll see a pattern for sale here. And if not…a freebie instead. 馃檪
Thanks for sticking with me as my posts have slowed down. I have also been sidetracked with moving boxes and some home decor projects, which I’ll share soon! Well…not the moving boxes. 馃槈
(Whenever my husband plays photographer I make the weirdest faces ^^^ ha :))Have a good one!
(Whenever my husband plays photographer I make the weirdest faces ^^^ ha :))Have a good one!
Good luck in your venture. I think hink you will be successful!
What a great skirt! Looking forward to it. I took a basic/beginner Illustrator course recently and loved it! I learned so much. I have no idea when I will actually use any of it, but it is a good skill to have.
Finding a good pencil skirt or A-line skirt is hard these days. I tend to like A-lines with a little extra at the bottom so it flairs. When I find one, if there are different colors, I buy several because it's hard to find them.
You did a lovely job!
Yay! I'm so excited for you Delia! You can totally do it! I'm zero help for pattern testing being 6 months pregnant, but if I can help in any other way please let me know! 馃檪
If you need a pattern tester, I would be so WILLING to help you out with that!! 馃檪 You go girl. You can do it! Love your blog!
Oh yay, I need a skirt like that! If you need pattern testers in the medium sizes I'm your gal, and if not I'll buy as soon as it comes out. I know you can do it and I can't wait!
If you're looking for pattern testers, I'd be up for it! I normally wear between a size 2-4 but I'm not sure if my hips shrunk all the way from post pregnant body.
You are simply adorable 馃檪
you are so adorable! i'm so proud of you!!
Can't wait to sew it!!
Wow that is awesome!! Love the skirt. Good luck, I hope your pattern turns out really well:)
Aw yay, good luck girl! It's looking great so far. 馃檪
So cute as usual. Good luck with the packing!
Awesome girl!!! Good luck, I know we'll all love it!!!
Oh, I hope you were shopping for fabric the other day when I saw you at JoAnns. This is super exciting! I hope things go well, I would love to buy the pattern! Being larger on the bottom end, it is hard to find a good pencil skirt that doesn't make my rear look huge! Good luck!
Um… so I want your tights. Like BAD ha! The skirt is LOVELY!