2 Leopard Skirts- S1786 & BurdaStyle 01/2013 #115

Hope you All enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday!!!! Mine was great! I had family visiting from out of town and we had a blast! I LOVE playing hostess! Well the 3 days I had guest there was no sewing. Actually my sewing room was converted into a bedroom which surprisingly worked out well. Anyhow as soon as the guest were gone I thought I'd churn out a project--specifically Simplicity 1786 for my daughter. I made the Burda Style leopard sweater knit skirt over a couple of weeks ago for my Burda Style "Knit Picky". I like these 2 projects and they were pretty quick to make. Here are the reviews.....Also, don't forget I celebrated my 4th Blogoversary on Thanksgiving and am hosting an awesome GIVEAWAY. You can find the details at the link HERE.

BurdaStyle 01/2013 #115 (from the BurdaStyle website)

Time to Sew:

Less than 2 hours

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):

2

Pattern Description:

Skirt with drawstring 

Pattern Sizing:

I think I cut the smallest size......

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, minus the changes I made to it.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yep!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Loved the easy style!

Fabric Used:

Leopard print sweater knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made the the casing and drawstring out of the sweater knit instead of washed silk

What would you do differently next time?:

Nothing. I'd make it with the changes I implemented.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes, it's a great wardrobe builder.

Wardrobe Versatility:

It can be work with tights, leggings, cardigans or jacket.

Conclusion:

Super cute skirt!

Simplicity 1786

Time to Sew:

About 2 hours normally but I was watching TV and distracted! LOL!

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):

2

Pattern Description:

Vest and knit elastic waist skirt

Pattern Sizing:

I cut size 7 for my daughter

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Sorta! The vest looks alot wider in the picture and I don't think that's solely due to the use of a fur.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I liked the simple style. Thought it would be a great pattern to showcase a wild fabric. I dislike how much narrower the vest was then in the photo and how wide the skirt was. I had to take it in a good deal.

Fabric Used:

Electric blue leopard print velboa

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I took out at least 4" in skirt width. It ran BIG!

What would you do differently next time?:

Make pattern changes to the skirt and vest

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Probably, but I'd want to make additional changes to the skirt and vest.

Wardrobe Versatility:

The pieces can be used as separates.

Conclusion:

Cute outfit!