Safor
Because a denim skirt goes with everything no matter the season....
This was supposed to be my second project for this year's Refashioners but life got in the way.
Btw, have you seen the winners? Estelle's project is amazing!
The Safor skirt pattern lends itself rather well to a jeans refashion: it has many pieces and the worn denim is stable enough to sustain a grainline rotation. In fact I laid most of the front on cross grain because there wasn't enough width in the two old pairs of man’s jeans, I used. I placed the front overlap panel in contrast color with the grainline aligned with the edge. It didn't seem very logical / functional to have it placed on bias. I stabilised the edge of the underlap with sew on tape. I also understitched the facings along the front. Stretched out, wavy edges are a big no no in my wardrobe.
As I said, I used two old pairs of jeans to make this skirt, the light blue pair is slightly less heavy then the darker one but they are both in the upper medium weight range so getting rid of the bulk involved, beside the usual seam allowance grading, a lot of pressing and hammering. I managed though to put in one pocket. This is after all an everyday skirt and pockets are always a welcomed feature. I recycled the waistband from the darker pair. I removed the button and turned it over so the darker areas were there used to be the belt loops and the label wouldn't be a bother. I replaced the invisible zipper with a sturdy metallic teeth one, sewn centred.
I cut a size 38 as per sizing chart and I made no muslin; this is a skirt, not the most complex garment to fit. I didn't even lengthened it. I like this skirt length on me. The only thing I had to fit was the front yoke. My final piece is about two centimetres shorter at the center front. In my opinion the grading on the yoke might be going in the wrong direction: it gives more of a curve at smaller sizes. 🤔?
Pattern: Safor Skirt by
Pauline Alice
available in English, French and Spanish
Fabric: repurposed denim
Size: 38 (ref. measurements 177/84/68/94 cm)
Fitting : front yoke
Mods: none
I didn't wear this skirt much yet, I only finished it two days ago, but I already like it a lot, and not only because Miuccia showed lots of wraps for SS2017. I like it because I love everything denim and it's comfortable. It has the right amount of ease and I can walk in it, even with my long stride without being afraid of flashing people. You must agree, that's always a plus.
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