Vintage Style 2542 silk midi skirt
September 11, 2015
As a panacea to Melbourne’s coldest winter since 1989, I started this distinctly summer skirt back in late July.
The 1978 Style pattern is a beauty and I made up view 1. It was a satisfyingly quick sew, french seams and all. The fabric is totally dreamy, an Italian silk satin backed crepe de chine called Pink Design Attack (also available in this colourway).
For the curved pocket edges and pocket facings, I used a lightweight fusible interfacing to prevent stretching. The pockets aren’t particularly deep but they’re still pockets and I’m sure my hands will frequently find their way in there.
If you’re looking for a similar style and can’t be bothered hunting around for the same pattern, try Megan Nielsen’s Brumby Skirt. It’s got lovely-looking deep pockets and is a little more generous with its gathers.
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LOVE! Midi skirts for the win. Especially with slouchy stripey tops…
Wow! This is beautiful! I love that fabric and I love the length. I've just made a midi skirt, but was too scared to make a gathered one like yours, even though I have that pattern because I was worried about the volume. I love this skirt. Just stunning!
Thanks Christy. I totally get what you're saying but I think the key is definitely to use a lighter fabric. It's a ripper pattern and there are fewer gathers than what I anticipated so you should definitely give it a go!
This is so lovely! Style patterns seem to have put out so many great patterns I'd love to get hold of. The fabric you've used is gorgeous, and looks great with the stripes.
I LOVE them too! Most of the vintage ones I've made over the last few years have been from Style
This is a great skirt! My mother made several versions of it for me circa@1978. The silk fabric is perfect for it.
Thanks. Seems like this was a pretty popular pattern back in the 70s 🙂
That fabric! LOVE!!
beautiful! i'm working on a vintage vogue with almost exactly the same lines– such a great sahpe. i have one Style pattern in my stash and love it!
Thanks Marcy! Most of my favourite vintage makes have been from Style. They must've been THE business back in the day.
This is SO gorgeous!! I really love that fabric 🙂 Thanks for the Brumby shoutout
Meg xo
You're welcome Megan. And thanks x
Love your skirt. Have looked everywhere for Style 2547, no joy. Looked at the Brumby Skirt, very similar, but I don't want as much fullness. If I go down a size in the skirt main piece will this help with this issue? I'm new to sewing. Thank you.