Sping time skirt

This skirt was inspired by the fabric, I found it at Tessuti, and I loved the spring time feel of it. I guess it was a nice antidote to winter? I used McCalls 5591, which was a really simple pattern to follow. I made the skirt A version, without the contrasting fabric. Excitingly this was the first time I have ever made pockets, and it turns out they are actually pretty easy! I was very proud of myself and my poor husband had to listen to me stating over and over again, I made pockets!

Pockets!!

There really isn't to much to discuss with this skirt, I think it is a really flattering style, and while looks a bit complicated with the pleats and pockets it is actually pretty easy to sew up and really does not take too long. My only gripe is, after making it I saw someone selling a similar version in the same fabric at a market here is Sydney, but it was just a simple aline skirt, with out any detail. But still, someone out there has something very similar, grrrrr.

Also on a side note, it is very difficult to do a full length self portrait! I even have a remote and it is still tricky so please excuse the poor photos!

Today I am off op-shopping and hoping for some exciting finds, so wish me luck!