This is actually a garment sewn in 2021 that didn’t get photographed or blogged at the time!  It was a lockdown make, so that probably explains why – Clare wasn’t getting dressed up to go to anything!

The skirt is the Tessuti Evie bias skirt. From their website: The Evie Bias Skirt floaty and flared midi-length bias skirt pattern which includes two versions. View A is finished with a bound waistline and side zipper opening and View B is a pull-on version with scalloped elasticised waist. Instructions are provided to achieve a narrow or fringed hem (linen only). This bias skirt is drafted to flatter the body and looks fabulous worn casually or dressed up. Sizes (AUS): 6-18. Recommended fabrics: woven fabrics such as medium to heavy weight silk satin, satin-backed crepe, viscose, rayon, tencel, wool and linen.

We chose the easy pull-on version, view B. I have a feeling though that I didn’t used scalloped elastic for the waist, but wider elastic that was cut to fit Clare’s waist, then sewn on to the inside, turned, and topstiched with a zig-zag. I really should have gone up the stairs to Clare’s room and pulled out the skirt to check – but she’s asleep right now and who wants to disturb a sleeping adulteen!

As you’d expect, this is a super easy and fast garment to sew. Sew back to front at side seams, add elastic to the waist, hem the skirt. That said, it’s all on the bias so does require some careful handling and plenty of pins! The bias cut makes it hang and move beautifully. I suspect that I sewed the smallest size for Clare. She’s around an Australian size 8 for bottoms, and in my experience Tessuti patterns tend to have plenty of ease.

Now to the fabric. It’s been in my stash for what feels like forever, but my memory tells me that it was from Spotlight, and I bought a large amount from the clearance table. As well as being a very pretty print, it has wonderful texture in the weave. It’s more medium weight than light.

Clare crocheted the lace cardigan that she is wearing with the skirt. You can check out the details of her crochet creations on Instagram @dacapitalcrochet. I am constantly amazed at how prolific and beautiful her crochet work is, especially when you consider that she only learned to crochet at the beginning of 2021. She takes every opportunity to get the hook out – and has recently turned to the dark side and is learning how to use the two pointy sticks.