Merry Christmas everyone! Anyone else love the days between Christmas and New Years, like I do? They are my favorite!!
Some of you may remember the cheeky black and white skirt that I made a year ago…well I made another in this red and black Buffalo plaid. I even paired it with the same black lace top!
Again I used McCalls 6706, making my usual changes. I widened the waistband and added pockets. I widen the waistband by cutting it out lengthwise on the fold, which essentially doubles the width.
I love pockets in my skirts but this pattern doesn’t have them….boo. It has a side zipper, so adding pockets can be tricky in that one side but it is not impossible. And when I’m not lazy, I put them in both sides. Here is a great YouTube tutorial that will take you through it step by step.
I bought this fabric at Fabricville, and you may think that it is a flannel at first but it is actually a nice polyester/viscose tartan suiting.
I know that I am repeating myself by giving this pattern such high praise but it is truly is a winner in my wardrobe. I love the silhouette, it allows any fabric to shine and I can make a gorgeous full skirt with a mere 1.5 meters!
This was my Christmas Eve outfit and husband loved it. I added a chunky pearl necklace that night for a bit more glamour. It’s fun to dress up for the holidays and now I just need to finish up my New Years outfit!
Striking skirt!!! And the style works so well for you Margo.
Thank you Rianna!
Lovely outfit Margo. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Faye! Thank you 🙂
This is such a great looking skirt.
Thanks Christina!!
Love! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Alemeda! All the best in 2017!!
That is super cute! There’s something so appealing about buffalo plaid, isn’t there? I just made a dress out of buffalo plaid knit, but it’s a little over the top at the moment… think it needs to be reworked!
Also, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
I love buffalo plaid..it kinda feels very Canadian too. And chic, I have a very cool vintage Woolrich feild hunting coat that I thrifted and I feel like it is a classic. I look forward to seeing your dress. Happy New year Gillian!!!
It is a great skirt and it looks awesome on you! Glad you’re having a wonderful holiday season!
Thanks Carolyn!! Happy New Year!!
Really nice and it suits you. Good choice of fabric. well done!
Thanks so much!!
It’s a beautiful skirt – love it! Yes, I too love the time in between Christmas and New Year’s…I always take some time off work…yay!
Thanks Tomasa! Good for you for taking time off during the holidays to truly enjoy! Happy New Year!!
Awesome skirt, I love the red and black and it looks great on, much prefer a wider waistband and pockets are a must, I was wondering how to put the in a side seam, thank you.
Thanks Lynsey!
Such an amazing skirt! I love buffalo plaid!