Saturday 15 June 2013

Tilly's Miette Skirt Finished!

*Hello*


After a shaky start I have completed my first Miette skirt! 
(yes I am going to make another one!)

A couple of wee blunders were made ... but I think I have a wearable skirt.
  1. Download pattern from Tilly's blog - tick that.
  2. Check the size box to make sure you are printing the pattern at the right size - tick that.
  3. Make sure you have enough paper in printer - tick that.
  4. Print pattern - tick that.
This is where the first problem started as you can see below.


Not enough paper in the printer - doh!
I thought it would start up again at the right spot and I thought I was fine 
until I started to stick the pattern together and there was one completely blank piece of paper
and as you can see a big hole in the middle. 
(page 15 to be precise)
I debated with myself whether I would need the missing page
but as I have just started sewing I thought it might be important!


This is page 15!
The line in the corner is a grain line.
I don't think I really needed it (!) and I hadn't reset the printer to print the page again properly, so as I didn't want a big hole in the pattern the sheet was just stuck down as it was!

I found the instructions on Tilly's blog really easy to follow (thank you Tilly!)
I got a bit confused when I got to the waistband (not reading instructions properly probably).
I was pinning things back to front and wrong side round but once I realised I had to get the two gaps in the waistband to match up (and had stopped for my dinner) I started to roll!


The second wee problem was with the waistband - one of the seams folded over (tried to keep them all open) and of course it was on the tie that needs to go through the gap in the waistband, so a wee bit lumpy going through the hole (does that make sense?)
All part of the learning curve and I am now pretty pleased with the results!

The skirt is so comfy and easy to wear.
I had worn the skirt to work the day the photos were taken
and I now have it hanging on the outside of my wardrobe so that I can gaze at it!!

Thank you again Tilly you have inspired me to go forth and sew!


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8 comments:

  1. forgetmenotsblue16 June 2013 at 11:38

    Gorgeous skirt you must be really proud it's very pretty and a great length x

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    1. Eilidh16 June 2013 at 19:08

      Thanks again you are so kind. It was lovely reading your answers to the blog award nomination. Hope you have a good evening! :-)

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  2. Ladybird Diaries2 July 2013 at 22:21

    Your skirt is really lovely, well done. I have seen this pattern on Tilly's blog but I think you may have inspired me to have a go...thank you.
    M x

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    1. Eilidh3 July 2013 at 07:56

      Hi thank you and thanks for dropping by. You should definitely have a go Tilly's online instructions are great! Happy sewing! :-)

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  3. user1023 August 2013 at 19:51

    I made my own Miette recently! I agree, I was very confused with the whole waistband situation for a while (I couldn't understand how or why it could/ should be turned inside out... then I just did it and realised it did actually make sense!) Well done on yours, it looks really good!

    They are so comfy, right!

    http://clairemakesblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Eilidh3 August 2013 at 22:59

      Hi Claire - thank you! The Miette is definitely a very comfy skirt. Will pop over and see your skirt! :-) x

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  4. Tilly5 August 2013 at 11:27

    Lovely! Great fabric choice (it kinda matches your blog wallpaper!) and I'm glad you got there in the end with the printing and waistband. Looking forward to seeing your second version... :)

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