We love what Jen did with the Everyday Skirt pattern! She created her own block printed fabric. We love unique one-of-a-kind pieces like that! Here’s Jen to give you the scoop.
Name: Jen Hewett
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Project details
Link to your project: Print, Pattern, Sew: February 2015
Pattern used: Liesl + Co. Everyday Skirt
Fabric used: Linen (hand-printed)
Did the fabric work well?
Yes, it did! I’m a printmaker and often print my own fabric. The linen base I used in this project is one that that I’d worked with many times before, but the print was a new design. I’ve since sewn two more: one in a green shirting cotton, and another in a textured gray flannel.
How did the making go?
This was the first skirt I’d sewn. I chose the pattern because it doesn’t require an invisible zipper (which I didn’t know how to insert at the time) and because it has a flat front waistband instead of an elastic one. The instructions were very easy to follow, and I was surprised at how quickly it came together, and how professional and polished the skirt looked when it was finished.
What was the best part?
The side pockets! One of the joys of being able to sew is the ability to put pockets in all my clothes.
Gorgeous! Beautiful fabric, and a perfect pairing with the everyday skirt. It looks great on you–thank you for sharing!
That fabric: WOW, just WOW! What a terrific modern, feminine print. And quite a nice sewing job too 😉
Thanks Jen- a great post- really inspiring. Iove the fabric and it is perfect with this skirt pattern.
Your outfit is one of the prettiest I’ve seen in a long time. The printed fabric is beautiful & perfect for this skirt. Wow! I am so impressed.
So beautiful! I love everything about that skirt!
What a beautiful skirt, you’ve created some gorgeous art there. Well done on your first skirt, hope my first will look half that good. Love those colours. PS: Nice dog 🙂
Yes. It is certainly stunning. and no one else has a skirt like this at all. the colors just pop and are so lovely.
Love your version of this skirt. I have this pattern and have made a few of them for summer this year.
Jen, your print and skirt are amazing! Do you need an apprentice? 😉 You’re inspiring me to make this skirt! Yours is just so beautiful. <3 <3 <3
Magnificent, and the colours in the print really suit you! Well done!
Gorgeous work! I love the colour combinations and the pattern.