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Friday 20 January 2012

Sew Colette : Meringue Muslin

I thought I would use a up a sheet for my muslin and also make a real effort so it would become a wearable muslin. It's not to bad really, considering this is my worst type of thing to make due to make. I have a pot belly so my waist size is way bigger than my hips using the Colette sizing this would be waist size 14 to hips size 4, so a  little adjusting was needed. I did get a bit confused over pivot points etc but went for a free hand adjustment in the end.


I didn't have a zip let alone an invisible one, but I rip one from a skirt awaiting the quilting pile!


I'm quiet happy with the fit as it's supposed to be below the natural waist, so I was planning near my belly button which seems to work. I really like the waist band version but I was time conscious and didn't want to have to go through tutorials.


The hardest part was defiantly the scalloped hem. The joining bit between each scallop could be more precise.


I worked harder on the pleats tieing the ends off. I used more pins to keep everything in line. I should have used the iron more. And finally I plan to get a better zip.

As this is a wearable muslin I am planning to do just that! So I am not making up the skirt again in a hurry although I do have fabric waiting in the wings. This is mainly because I want to see if I like to wear it and how it wears throughout the day.

So how's the Colette Sew along going for you?


7 comments:

  1. Great skirt. Pot belly? Are you blind.. Where?.. And great legs. Xx

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  2. It looks great. Will be lovely to wear on a nice Spring/Summer day.

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  3. wow..it is super cute.. I love when a muslin gets to be a wearable muslin.. Love the fabric you chose..So pretty on you.
    I total agree with Rahel..."what pot belly?" Please!!!!! haha

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  4. Now that skirt looks great and where have you been hiding those pins! Blimey If I had legs like yours I'd never where trousers again!
    Loove your T-bar shoes too, such a great colour!

    P.s
    Thank you soo much for your lovely comments (again:)) I can honestly say find your blog and all your creations very inspiring! and I am certainly very glad to have met you too!xx

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  5. Cute, it looks definitely wearable! The fabric is very pretty!

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  6. So cute! Love your skirt :D
    And lovely blog too!



    My blog:
    http://alicecloset-sewing.blogspot.com/

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  7. What a lovely skirt! I love the fabric you chose - and I think your scallops are fantastic!

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