Sadly the IT department were on a two week business trip at the time.
The skirt's made from a floral cotton poplin and has a contrasting aqua lining. I bought the materials and ribbon trim from Raystitch (www.raystitch.co.uk) and I think the whole lot cost less than £15. They have some lovely things and a very beautiful looking shop in London.
I have dipped in and out of dressmaking over the years. It can sometimes be a frustrating experience, here are my thoughts on the subject.
Why are some commercial dressmaking patterns so disappointing? This skirt is loosely based on McCalls 3341 which claims to be an A line skirt. Imagine my disappointment when I examined the pattern pieces and discovered that it was hardly A line at all. This lead to a flurry of pattern re-drafting using the sweep of one of my existing favourite skirts as a guide.
Secondly, why are commercial patterns so huge? I carefully measured myself, selected the right size from the pattern envelope, ran up a toile (as I'd taken huge liberties with the pattern this seemed like a wise precaution) and proudly produced a skirt/tent hybrid. Back to the pattern re-drafting for a second time.
Anyway, I'm pretty pleased with the end result. Definitely a hint of Whitestuff, I think. Maybe I should give it a name like they do. Perhaps the "Patience is a Virtue" skirt?
That is definitely similar to White Stuff style. Clever you. I used to make clothes (mostly for my daughter) but I did go to dressmaking classes years ago when I needed to make a ball gown. I don't think it would bear close inspection though.
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