I made two muslins based on a tried and true straight skirt pattern. I built up the waist to be a raised waist and adjusted the hem/back sections. Here's the first one, which has a flounce all around the hem and two tiers of flounces at CB.
And the second version, which has a vent at CB and a long flounce that begins just about an inch below the natural waist.
Sometimes I get so married to a concept that I can't objectively see whether it's even a good idea or not. I would welcome any feedback/reactions -- positive or negative!
I have real hips, darling, and would start the ruffles really low on the skirt, which would be really long, to start with!
ReplyDeleteI hear you!
DeleteI like the first skirt best, but would prefer the bottom ruffle to be only in the back. Not sure how I like it all the way around. (I love bustle skirts!)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I wasn't sure about the ruffle all around the bottom either. I was trying to create some flow between the front and back, but I don't think it's the best way to do it.
DeleteI like the second one. It looks really elegant.
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DeleteI like the second one. It looks really elegant.
ReplyDeleteBoth are great. The second is awesome. Please do not be offended, but they are total "mullet skirts." Business in the front, party in the back. It's a good thing... :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! That is SO funny -- so not offended! I never thought of it that way, but you are totally right!
DeleteI love both of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI like the second one best. Maybe only two ruffles on the first. The top one looks a bit funny to me.
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DeleteI've seen versions of the first skirt and agree with other that the all-around bottom flounce is a bit distracting. The second skirt is my favorite version. very elegant. Would love to see it done up!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I'm leaning toward the second version. After looking at the first one more closely, there is something unflattering about the placement of the top ruffle and the bottom ruffle doesn't really do much for the skirt. I think it can be tweaked, but the second one does seem simpler and therefore more elegant.
DeleteI love the second one, and am very inspired. Never would have thought of it in a million years.
ReplyDeleteThanks! If you decide to play around with the "fullness in the back" concept, I'd love to see what you come up with!
DeleteI vote for the second, however I'd suggest something wherein the pleat are sewed down upto the assline (i.e. centre of the buttocks) otherwise you're going to be constantly stroking the pleats right and they will crush like crazy when you sit/ lean. I know that'll reduce the bustle effect but unless you're planning on only wearing it to standing-room only drinks parties..
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that the fullness could get unwieldy, and I definitely don't lead a glamorous enough life to just wear it to parties! I'm thinking of decreasing the fullness and stitching it down to control the volume.
DeleteI prefer the second, but you have a great figure so could wear either. My little 'fabric fantasty' for the second design ruffle as a sheer overlay, with the same sheer fabric attached to the lining on main body of the skirt.
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely like the idea of using a sheer overlay. If I can get this concept to work, I'd like to play around with different fabrics to achieve different looks.
DeleteI really like that second option - it looks really stylish!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think the second style (slightly tweaked) is the one I'm going to move forward with.
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