A picture update; the mundane skirt.

[liadethornegge]

Muahaha! So, I've got something looking like a skirt - at least from the front. It's still lacking a waist and hemming, and the back looks absolutely horrid just now. I took in two darts in the back panels but was able to pin it so that the panels ended up about half the width. Not ideal, and the pinned seam in back looks icky, but I can take in a couple more darts somewhere. Also, the addition of a waistline should stop the bias top stretching out around me so much.

If you ask me it looks like a very flirty schoolgirl's skirt. I like it :) Perfect for fall and winter parties. Gorgeous fabric too.

I think the pattern worked rather well, actually, but I'm not sure where to add the extra darts (if they're needed) - in the back, sides and/or front panel. I think I like the front smooth, as it is. And it's generally over the bottom that most extra flaring needs to go while keeping the waistline the right measurement.