A button tab to the top of the kick pleat gives a polished, professional-looking touch. I also like how the waist darts are angled in this pattern.
Oversize patch pockets or faux pocket flaps are very 50s.
Fishtail pleats or a hemline flounce add glamour.
A different style on the theme is a wrap-effect skirt with button detailing.
You could make a high waist skirt and add straps for a pinafore look.
Make a matching cape!
Decorate the front with ric-rac trim - why not?
A shaped waistband lends a designer touch to an otherwise simple, workaday skirt.
Aren't they marvellous? I'm in love with the last one especially. I have a big thing for those swishy New Look type skirts.
ReplyDeleteI love these illustrations! =) x
ReplyDeleteI like the back of the second to last one, with the double pleat detail and button accents. Probably good for getting a skirt out of an awkwardly shaped piece of fabric.
ReplyDeleteI saw one I really liked with a tiny pleat in the front kick pleat... very nice :)
ReplyDeleteI ended up buy a 1940s narrow skirt... and am watching a few ;)
Love the fishtail pleating, though fancier than my life demands so I'll admire that style on others. lol I like the idea of the little button tab above the kick pleat, too. So many options!
ReplyDeleteI would like to sew two skirts, pattern 3330 one with the oversize pockets, and pattern 7909 with the ric rac. I find those two styles adorable, and certainly see myself wearing them this Winter Season.
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Jacqueline
Pencil skirts are one of my all-time favourite garments. I love full, flouncy circle skirts, and certainly do wear them sometimes, but know that pencil and a-line styles often look better on my figure, so I've tried be heavy handed in the skirt department of my wardrobe when it comes to this classic style. I completely agree that they needn't be boring and really enjoyed seeing the timelessly pretty selection you included here.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Ooh, please show fishtail pleats, they're so elegant. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't actually know how to make the fishtail pleat! Although if you want to buy me the pattern I'll be more than happy to do a tutorial :)
Deletexx Charlotte
A pencil skirt with some detailing was already in my mind - this might get it happening! Should be fun to see everyone else's ideas too. Thanks for organising.
ReplyDeleteI adore pencil skirts and are a large part of my wardrobe as I think they are easy to wear and style as well as looking effortlessly vintage and glam. I love the top blue pencil skirt with the detailing on the top of the pleat at the back. Beautiful colour too,
ReplyDeleteLove Lil x
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