50s A-Line Skirt

[Carat Top]

I posted this on the reg board and it disappeared really quickly.  Thought i'd try posting it here where people may find it useful.  I love these style of skirts that come just below the knee.  Got the fabric for really good price.

I felt like a 50s housewife wearing it, so i thought the vacuum and martini paired with it were a nice touch.  When i asked my boyfriend to take the pic, he made bad jokes about me not knowing how to even use the vacuum.  Ha ha, i explained that i am a modern housewife:  I have a job, like crafting, cooking, politics and not cleaning.  Anyways, here it is:

 

I lined the skirt and added three layers of lace that i got for 10 cents a meter.  It peeks out of the bottom of the skirt and when i sit you see the multiple layers of lace.

 

It ripples really cute in the back.  I used simplicity's 4591 pattern.  It has a zipper dowm the side with a hook and eye at the top.  I had a lot of problems with the sizing, which i rarely do with simplicity patterns.  I had to take it in 2 inches on both sides!!  It was an ego booster, but a pain nonetheless.

Feedback and questions appreciated! 

[KerriedAway]

I like it!  Nice action shot, definitely fits the cute skirt

[Mishy]

I love your skirt!!! The fabric on it is absoluletly beautiful! I love turquoise and all those awesome colors this summer!!! I want to get into making clothes, but I've been intimidated by it.. I should just give it a shot!

[dont-panic]

ha! i adore the martini/vacuum action shot! the lace is divine. nice work.

[Impshlady]

wow lovely! i love the lace ruffles...i put red lace around the bottom of a tweedy pencil skirt i made and it makes the skirt. I love the colours and the shape of yours though. I think if its possible to be the modern crafting political housewife and still get to wera the frilly fities stuff then why not? best of both worlds. The hoovering goes quicker after a martini or two too! 

 

[theatregirl25]

So cute! I love it. Great job.

[veganmom]

Great work! I love the lace trimming

V.

[sarahpanda]

That is lovely, and very flattering on you.

[kaytm]

I love your skirt!  it looks very nice on you.  And i think the props are great in the photo!

[andiesmith]

i love it!!!  love the lace at the bottom!

[rachikus]

 Thats really lovely. and looks really nice on you!
the martini/vacuum combo is oh so excellent.

[spanarabica]

Very nice skirt and details.  It also looks very nice on you.  Good job.

[amousethecat]

flattering AND cute!
girl,you've got the best of both worlds.

& it's not difficult to make... why thank you for reminding me that I should actually MAKE clothes that fit right!

[cigarettesandvalentines]

i have that pattern, but have never whipped it up. now i'll have to!

[yarn_turtle]

such an adorable skirt, and it looks fantastic on you.

[hydro]

How fun! Great fabric and flattering style.   I like the prop comedy. 

[SeeJaneSew]

Dahling! How retro-chic! 

Is the waist a waistband or a facing?

Did you hem the skirt first then add the lace?  I'm queazy about attaching lace - scared it will curl or pucker up.

Jane

[pjbrowne04@yahoo.c]

Hey, I recognize the fabric. I fell in love with it last summer. And I made myself about 5 skirts with that same simplicity pattern. Did you get the fabric at textile clearance house?? Have you been there this summer??? I haven't gone yet......have they got a good selection?

[Chaba]

me too love the idea of adding lace.

[Stars_Fire_17]

I love the skirt and the fabric.  Its a great style.

[drpop]

wow.
It's awesome, in the "giving off June Cleaver vibes" kind of way.

and I totally have a dress in that same fabric, but with red instead of blue.

[LisaB234]

Love love love your skirt! Flattering, cute and creative. Great work!

[tinab363]

I love the way A-line skirts fit.  Yours looks terrific.

[KMartKid]

Oh yes, the action shot definately fits!  Great skirt!  I love the idea of the lace unerneath. 

[tragedienne306]

that looks amazing on you!

awesome job =D

[soniajesq]

A-line skirts are terrific!  They are pretty easy to make and flatter just about every figure.  You did a great job it's a gorgeous skirt!

[RecipeCard]

Love your skirt....love the fabric!   Great Job!

[shellycd]

looks great and the lace adds a very subtle sexy touch...one thing to remember..taking a skirt "in" always feels much much better then taking one "out"...great looking skirt

[Kitch3ntools]

you did an amazing job i really love that skirt! im totally going to make some this summer

[kleite]

Wow that pic was totally me.. i am all about dark tops and bright a-line skirts! that looks like a really good pattern to use, i had used my last tried and tested pattern to death (and cats destroyed it, every time i would try to cut a pattern the cats would jump on it.. they thought it was great fun) So i had been looking for another one. Love the lace touch at the bottom. Really inspring!