My Latest Make - a Simple Gathered Skirt - McCall's 8066

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This week I'm sharing my latest make with you - a simple, full gathered skirt. The pattern and fabric are available to buy on our site, see links below. You can also find the full review of the waistcoat I made below and the pattern and fabric I made it with.
I sewed this skirt for a number of reasons.
Firstly I'm really enjoying sewing and wearing simple skirts. I'm very short on time at the moment, but still need my sewing fix and love having skirt options to wear instead of jeans.
Secondly I noticed full skirts with pleats or gathers and skirts in general are going to be really big this Autumn and I thought it would be good to have another pattern in my stash I could easily whip up in a winter fabric and wear with boots and a lightweight knit too.
Thirdly I loved the Dior inspired idea on the Sewing Bee that Ailsa made combining a very feminine, full skirt with a tailored waistcoat and wanted to recreate this look.
The pattern is McCalls 8066 and is an incredibly easy sew perfect for beginners or advanced sewers who want to make something very, very quickly. I sewed it up in our broderie anglais fabric and lined it with our white polycotton.
I sewed a medium (my waist was at the top of this size band) and I still had to adjust the elastic to make it fit better, but you can't beat an elasticated waist for an easy to alter fit and comfortable wearing.
A lovely, simple straightforward project.
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[@cynthiasloan3867]

I think with that construction you are right in that underlining is your best option. Looks lovely.

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Thank you Cynthia, glad you like it and thanks for your input

[@emmabuxton7971]

Lovely skirt Lucy and looks great with your waistcoat. I'm not brilliant at adapting patterns, so probably would have made the lining in the same way as the skirt but only slightly shorter. Shorter lining is a good option the way you've sewn it 😊

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aaah thanks Emma, yes I do love the waistcoat combo very much.

[@lesleyallerby1295]

I have made a separate half-slip very quickly by elasticating a straight piece of fabric and leaving the last third of the back seam open for walkability. Taking it past the knees can lead to issues where the fabric gathers between your legs as you walk. You are gamer than me to wear a white skirt, I'd have it mucky in no time!

[@SewEssential]

hahaha I do normally avoid white, but I just couldn't resist the beautiful broderie anglais!

[@donnachace-larson4795]

Love the simplicity of the skirt pattern, Lucy! For me, I would have extended the lining all the way to the bottom. I don't care for the partial lining when it is obvious. But that is my preference. I do like the pairing with the waist coat. It is a cute look!

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much, yes lots of people saying they prefer a full lining, I may go back and add a tier...

[@jilltownshend5852]

Fabulous skirt, Lucy! I love the way you have styled it with the waistcoat. I am a beginner sewist and will be having a go at this. Thanks for posting. Kindest regards, Jill

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It's a pleasure, I'm so pleased to hear you are a beginner and are engaging with our channel and are going to have a go, that is exactly why I'm here and I'm so happy to have you on board - welcome! You might want to sign up for our weekly newsletter here www.sewessential.co.uk/newsletter-signup I share tips and tutorials, sales and offers and ideas

[@jilltownshend5852]

Very kind of you to reply, Lucy, thank you. Oh yes, I am already signed up to your newsletter and look forward to it every Friday and love the hints, tips and ideas. Have bought quite a few fabrics and haberdashery items from your website and have been extremely impressed with the quality and also the very prompt delivery. Kindest regards, Jill.

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

You always get the styling spot on Lucy. I'd be interested to see what other tops you pair it with too.

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Aaaah thank you Annette, I shared some mini videos over on Instagram with the other tops I styled it with you can see them here instagram.com/reel/C-3DpzdMexx/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@irenedyrynda9084]

I personally prefer the lining to extend to the same length as the skirt. Beautiful looking skirt though

[@tammymasson2343]

I also prefer a longer lining. I tend to think that factory made clothing has shorter lining to save a bit of fabric and cost.

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@@tammymasson2343 I bet you're right!

[@ccee1961]

This would be better with pockets. I’m not confident to add my own without a pattern.

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maybe I should try and do a tutorial at some point.