Cynthia Rowley 2512- weekend skirt
Posted: June 30, 2013 Filed under: cynthia rowley, Simplicity, Skirts 22 CommentsThis is a skirt I made before my trip but I am just now getting around to blogging it. Traveling gets in the way of a lot of things, not that I am complaining! After I saw the version of this skirt made my Mimi G, blogged here, I pretty much had no choice but to shamelessly copy and make one myself. I used a cotton twill with a turquoise chevrony- zig zaggy print. I really like his material because its nice and soft but it still has substance and shape to it. No need to line it either which is a plus in this heat!
This is in front of our newly bloomed crape myrtle tree in the front yard, I thought it looked pretty!
Anyhow, back to the skirt. I made a couple changes to it based off the other reviews I read. I added extra length onto the ties because everyone had said it was too short to tie into a bow. This worked out just fine, but now I am kind of on the fence about the bow, I think it may be a little too fussy for me. I may just end up wearing it in a knot. I also omitted the pockets because I didn’t want to add any extra bulk, it already has a lot going on. I took away some of the gathers especially in the back since a lot of the reviewers noted that it looked like they had a bubble butt. I don’t need to add anymore junk to my trunk!
Unfortunately I think the front and back are a little unbalanced, I even ended up having to take the hem up in the front because it was hanging lower than the back. The ties pull a bit at the zipper in the back but its nothing that will cause any wardrobe malfunctions… I hope.
All in all I think its a cute skirt and is comfy for running around on the weekends, like this lovely one! Happy Saturday!
what a great color for summer–love it. And I like the bow; don’t know if i’d wear it (it does seem big), but it looks awesome in the photos.
Thanks! Yeah it is kind of big, maybe ill get crazy and just go with it :)
Reblogged this on Amanda's Words / starfire8me and commented:
THAT IS SO NICE!!
This is lovely.
Thank you!
Love this colour, it’s so fresh & summery. I saw Mimi G’s version too and am tempted. It’s a lovely casual skirt.
Thanks! I wish I had eliminated the belt and used a separate one like hers but oh well! :)
super cute, what fantastic fabric, I thought the back was a bit “bubble” also but you solved it.
I mean the back was a bit bubble when I made it a while ago, I like your solution.
Thanks! I think if I make it again I’d just add a tad bit more gathering in the back and a tad less in the front. Oh well live and learn!
This is super pretty! I love the colors and the chevrons….I have been contemplating making this pattern.
Thank you! You should try it, it’s very different than the types of garments I usually make.
This pattern is so nice I bought it twice, LOL. Well, OK, actually I just have it in both sizes since I picked the too small one first–I too have a bit of junk in the trunk…
Anyway, CUTE!! I love this fabric, I would have thought there would be too much “going on” for a print, but the zig-zags are kind of subtle and perfect for this. Good eye! :-)
Haha I think we all got a little junk in the trunk- nothing wrong with that! Thanks for the kind words :)
This is really cute! It looks so nice on you!
Thanks gal!
Oh, I love this, the print is divine.
Thank you! I gotta start trying to make more solids, I have way too many prints in my wardrobe!
Yet another fabulous piece! I think I may have to start making homages to your pieces soon because I’m loving them all :D This chevron print is so summery and fun!
Aw thanks! You are so sweet. I love chevron, here’s hoping it never goes out of style!
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