[Virginia Worden]

I am thinking I would like to sew the city stroll wrap skirt,but at 60 years young,I think I need a little more length.Has anyone lengthened the skirt and have some suggestions to help? Thanks.

• This topic was modified 8 years ago by Virginia Worden.

[Nicole]

I have not lengthened this skirt @ginny3w but I lengthen one similar for my girls.

I cut and added length at the hip.

I would caution adding too much length as I think it would spoil the line of the skirt.
Perhaps think about your styling? Black opaque tights are great if you are concerned about flashing your knickers.
As for you age, it matters not, if you can wear it well, go for it!

I hope that helps.
~Nicole~

[Liesl Gibson]

I just cut out another one of these for myself, and I lengthened it by a bit for winter. To do this, you’ll simply splice the pattern at the lengthen-shorten line and add the desired amount of length at that spot. Be sure to lengthen all the relevant pieces by the same amount (don’t forget the facing!), and keep the grain line matched up as you add length. There’s a tutorial to help you:

lengthening and shortening a pattern

[Virginia Worden]

Thanks, that helps immensely.

[Liesl Gibson]

So glad! I hope you’ll show us the skirt when you’re done!

[Nicole]

@ginny3wI am so glad you got the right advice, I can’t wait to see what you do.

Thank you @liesl

[Liesl Gibson]

Always a pleasure, y’all. I try to be here as much as possible, but sometimes I think you chat more when I’m not here! (Which is totally fine, by the way. I’m glad!)

[Claudia]

Is there a maximum you would not exceed when lengthening the skirt? For size 4? Thank you so much! Claudia

[María]

Claudia, have you seen this post? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2016/09/lengthened-city-stroll-wrap-skirt.html
I think it says Liesl lenghtened her skirt 15 or 16 inches…
Hope this helps.

[Claudia]

Hey Maria, thanks for the hint and link. It helps a lot! Claudia