Sunday, October 14, 2007

Muslin Tulip Skirt - yay or nay?

10/16/07 - Thanks for all your comments! Between the comments here on my blog and at Pattern Review, it looks like this skirt is a go although I will heed the advice to make it a bit fitter at the sides and definitely, will wear a fitted, streamlined top. I'm thinking turtleneck - just like in the pattern picture!



I love the look of the tulip skirt in McCalls 5473 but have heard a lot of people say, "Oh, I could never wear that style." But I'm not sure why people who don't like it, don't like it. I decided to make a muslin to see if I can, "wear that style."

I think it turned out kinda cute but maybe I'm missing something. I made View C some scrap thin twill that had not been pre-washed so I think it's a little stiffer than the skirt should be. If I end up making this for real, I'll be sure to pick a drapier fabric.



So I ask... "Can I (should I) wear this style?" My feelings won't be hurt if the answer is no. But if you say yes and I find out later I look silly, I'll have to hunt you down! LOL!
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13 comments:

  1. Christina2:46 PM

    I like it! I think the key is to wear this skirt with a fitted top. The skirt may be kind of "puffy" and you want to balance it with something fitted on top. I have this pattern on my to-do list...

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  2. Gorgeous Things4:10 PM

    I agree with Christina. It's all in the styling. You need a fitted top to balance it. But I think it looks cute.

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  3. Sharon Sews4:20 PM

    Yes, you can wear it. I had the same concern/question when I sewed a skirt in this style. The advice I received was to pair it with a fitted top - which I did and it looks great.

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  4. Lori7:33 PM

    I like the skirt and I agree with the others, a fitted top.

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  5. ~Tonia~9:32 PM

    I agree with Christina. It looks really cute.

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  6. cidell9:34 PM

    Oh, I like it. I say slim top or cropped jacket and you'll be set.

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  7. Allison11:02 PM

    I agree with the votes - you can wear it but it goes with a slim sweater top. Can't wait to see the fabric you pick out!

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  8. LH11:44 PM

    I can't wait to see this one finished- I just bought this pattern too! Like everybody has already said- this one is all about balance, with a fitted top it's very wearable.

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  9. Linda L5:20 AM

    Ditto to all the above comments.

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  10. Janice6:12 PM

    Ditto to all of the above. I think you wear it well.

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  11. Anonymous7:55 PM

    I think it looks great. I also think that sometimes it's more about the way you "fit" an item. Looking forward to seeing the next version.
    Rubydarling

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  12. Mary Sarah1:39 PM

    Great Skirt! It looks good and with all the 'yes' votes, I'd say you have a winner. Just found your blog. Love it! I'll be back!

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  13. Elyse8:48 PM

    I think it's cute on you! I would probably shorten it a few inches...but that's just me. ;)

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