Making the "Juniper Skirt" from Mood Fabrics Blog - Part 1

Finishing the waistband.

This past weekend I wanted to make a simple skirt to add to my closet. With the temperature getting warmer and warmer every day I decided I needed some other options for my work attire besides my go to ankle cropped dress pants. I went through my pattern stash and discovered I didn't have a simple skirt pattern in my size. I went onto Mood Fabrics blog - Mood Sewciety - and searched their free patterns for a simple skirt option. I landed on their short A-line skirt option called the "Juniper Skirt." 

I printed out the patterns and then based on their size measurements chart I selected my size and cut out the pattern pieces and tapped them together. I was hesitant on the over skirt flap that was shown with the pattern and actually ended up not adding it to the skirt. I decided that instead of following the directions, I would treat this as a mock up skirt for my personal body type and fashion tastes. I used a black/brown/gold cotton fabric with golden elephants and a brown zipper on the side. I was too in the zone while making this skirt, so the only photos I have are me finishing the waistband and a few of the almost completed skirt (pre-hemming).

After cutting out all of the fabric pieces I started sewing it together. First all of the darts (2 on the front and 2 on the back) followed by a side seam. It was at this stage I decided against adding the lining to this skirt. I set it aside and will use it when I make a second version of this skirt with the lined over skirt flap. Next was the waistband followed by the side zipper and other side seam. After trying the skirt on I decided I wanted to make it a little more playful and fun than just the simple a-line silhouette. I am torn between adding a more loose peplum style or a more tight and flouncy ruffle to the bottom of the skirt. Once I decide on a final hem look I will add photos and post "Part 2" for this blog post!