I’ve just consigned my latest project to the bin!
I decided to make the high-waisted straight skirt from the free pattern in issue 4 of “Sew” magazine. I checked the size guide in the magazine and decided to make the 14 as it gave the size to be 28″ waist and 38.75″ hips. A little snug for me but figured I could let it out a little.
To cut a long story short, after stitching the back to the front I tried it on for fit. It was WAY too big! I did try taking in the side seams but I had to alter them so much the shape of the skirt didn’t look right. In frustration I unpicked the zip and threw the rest of it in the bin.
So, is it the pattern or is it me? Normally I would measure the pattern pieces before cutting out because from experience I know that the envelope back isn’t always accurate. Annoyingly, I couldn’t this time as the pattern didn’t show any waist or hip placement markings and the pattern didn’t mention how high on the waist the skirt was meant to sit.
I will attempt this skirt again and just cut it to a smaller size, but if anyone has any tips on how to measure a pattern without the markings I would be really greatful. Sew magazine gives fab free patterns with every issue but it looks as though they all have this same little problem.
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