I was one of the pattern testers for what will be the first sewing pattern by Ready Ruthie, the Dolores Pocket Skirt. It’s a really cute design, and I’m looking forward to seeing it on sale soon. The skirt fit me without alteration, but I made one due to preference – I cut a big chunk off the bottom for an above-the-knee length as I prefer my skirts short.
I really like the piping detail on this pattern and the pockets are nice and roomy. My only pattern testing suggestions were to make some changes to the pattern & instruction PDFs to bring them more inline with the detail provided in other indie patterns. I’m excited to the see the finished pattern once Beth has had time to make any final tweaks.
The fabric I used is pretty special. This is the fabric I received from Joy at A Charm of Magpies (hence the name of the skirt) as part of the spring sewing swap. It’s a vintage fabric from Joy’s stash and has a lovely drape and weight.
I’m counting this as the sewing portion of my entry for the Outfit-Along hosted by Lladybird and Andi Satterlund. I am hoping to finish my Myrna cardigan as the knitting portion by the end of July deadline, but my Myrna only has one sleeve at the moment so time is looking a bit tight! Oh well you can’t sew/knit along every time!
July 28, 2014 at 2:21 pm
That’s really cute! I like the piping a lot – and the blue and brown combo is perfect with your hair! : )
August 2, 2014 at 12:09 am
Thanks! I hadn’t thought about matching with my hair before:) My glasses are brown & blue too so that’s probably a good plan!
July 28, 2014 at 2:46 pm
love it so cute!
July 29, 2014 at 1:36 am
You’ve done an amazing job, it looks beautiful and I’m SOOO pleased that the fabric has a home where it is being loved! It’s perfect on you!
August 2, 2014 at 12:04 am
Thank you. I totally love it – I’ve saved the left over fabric for a future (very) small project.
July 29, 2014 at 9:05 am
Lovely! I love the piping, it looks like a great pattern.
July 29, 2014 at 9:20 am
Lovely skirt, that piping looks great!
July 29, 2014 at 4:01 pm
Looks great 🙂 Really like the fabric you’ve chosen; I think I’d do one the same length you’ve chosen too. Will have to keep an eye out for this pattern!
August 2, 2014 at 12:05 am
The full length looks great on other testers but I’m a bit short for it! Hopefully the pattern will be out soon.
July 29, 2014 at 10:38 pm
Hi, I love your version of the Dolores! Lovely print with the bold piping.
I pattern tested it too and you can see my version here: http://carolinejoynson.blogspot.co.uk/
I have already made another in black and white and cut a third out in some Lucienne Day John Lewis 150 year anniversary fabric x
Great blog btw.
Caroline
August 2, 2014 at 12:06 am
That was quick work! I’d already admired your Matisse inspired skirt – it looks amazing. I loved your posts about the Matisse workshops – they sounded great.
August 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Thanks x The Matisse workshops were fab x Much fun had by all!
July 30, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Love this style, and I could use my new piping foot!
August 2, 2014 at 12:08 am
Ooh I haven’t tried a piping foot. Sounds good.