You may have heard that we’ve been celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee here in Britain, and while everyone has been going crazy with the Union Jacks and bunting, I decided to be a bit different with my London version of McCall’s 9722.
McCall's 9722, circa 1954
And here’s my version, made out of some fabric I found in a fabric shop in Amsterdam, of all places! I think it’s meant for interiors or upholstery, as it’s a touch heavier than average skirt fabric, but it worked perfectly as a skirt.
My London Skirt
The skirt was really easy to make, because it’s just one piece with clever pleats and darts at the waist – I practically finished it in one night!
Skirt pattern, bottom right
Here are some close up’s – the ingenious pleating at the waist:
Close up of the clever pleats
The zip at the center back; I put it in by hand:
And finally, a close up of the fabric:
Detail of the London Fabric
Check out how we celebrated on the big day over at http://nicoleneedles.blogspot.co.uk/
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