I made Itch to Stitch's Vientiane skirt
This skirt is so comfortable to wear. The fabric is cotton sateen. I love the flounce on the bottom. The instructions are so good with Itch to Stitch patterns, even telling you when you need to finish a seam before sewing them (eg zips and side seams that have in-seam pockets). The waistband is stabilised with twill tape. I think all these extra attention to detail make for a well made garment.
The skirt has in-seam pockets. There are also options for patch pockets. I've made a lot of garments with in-seam pockets and they have usually taken me ages to get right. However the instructions and drafting with this pattern made it come together effortlessly and very neatly. In the photo above you can't even see there are pockets there.
The back closes with an invisible zipper. I was very pleased with how this looked. In the past the fabric hasn't always sat smoothly at the bottom of the zipper, but this time it is perfect.
I made this in a size 12. However the waistband was too big, and I ended up taking it in. Next time I will make a size 10 waist, and grade to size 12 at hips.
The only alteration I made was to add 1 5/8" to the length. The shorten/lengthen lines on the pattern pieces make this super simple to do.
I say next time, because there have to be more of these in my wardrobe. But so many other things to make first. In my sewing room at the moment is my next Bonn shirt - I'm taking part in a sewalong on Facebook for this pattern. Then I want to make my mother 2 Bonn shirts for Xmas. I've prepared the pattern for a Sirena dress. Then I want a couple of Anza dresses, a chai dress, a beausoleil top, a beausoleil dress, Vienna tank. Can you tell I like Itch to Stitch patterns?
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