It's just a little below knee length, and I think that's OK. Today I paired it with a floral jacket I bought from Anthropologie a few years ago. The red flowers in the jacket aren't quite the same red as the skirt, but I like them together anyway - I tend to like red and brown together.
After I ran it through a warm wash cycle a couple times, the fabric did shrink a little and soften up, so I'm really liking the skirt now. But next time I do it, I'll make sure to use a lighter-weight fabric.
It's been so long since I finished this that I don't remember any of the construction particulars - sorry! The only thing I remember is that my waistband came out too short. I later learned that I should have eased the skirt into the waistband more than I did, so I'll keep that in mind next time.
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| I think you can totally tell I was a school teacher for many years! |
Is anyone else planning to make this pattern? Melizza made a super-cute one in kelly green. I've been looking all over for kelly green fabric to make some pants (or another Ginger) and boy, is that a hard fabric to find! So far I'm striking out!
The length is perfect. I wouldn't shorten it.
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DeleteI love the length. I also love how it looks with a blazer. Very librarian chic!
ReplyDeleteI got the kelly green fabric from this UK eBay seller. Maybe she mails internationally? http://goo.gl/v7Veo
Ohhh - thanks, Mela! I'll check it out!
DeleteI probably said to shorten it, but it suits you like that! I really like this pattern but I haven't bought it yet... "yet" I said!
ReplyDeleteI think it suits my school marm persona quite well!
DeleteI just love it with the jacket! I secretly have a dream of making myself a jacket...someday! This look is super cute :)
ReplyDeleteMe too - someday!
DeleteI was one of those who voted for the shorter length but I stand corrected, you were right to go with your instincts, it's lovely. You really pull off the librarian chic look too, you look fab! A bit like Wonder Woman just before she spins round! X
ReplyDeleteThis looks great with the tailored jacket! Nice pairing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ginger!
Deleteok, I guess I am in the minority, I think you should shorten it. There is nothing wrong with it long, but you have great legs, don't hid them. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracey! Nice to hear someone thinks I've still "got it!"
DeleteAnother WIN ! ! !
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Thanks, Gerry!
DeleteI love the skirt but I prefer your length to it being shorter for that style of skirt. I love skirts on the knee but when I get the Madeleine I will have it longer so as to still preserves the Madeleine flare if that makes sense. The large pockets balances out the length.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I think with these pockets, the shorter (above the knee) length just wouldn't work.
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