In the next Sew-Along post, we’ll start sewing!
Are your patterns all adjusted and ready to cut out? Have you cut out your fabric yet? Do you have all your fabric and supplies ready to go?
It’s time to finish fitting the muslin, make the changes to the pattern pieces, and cut out your Crescent skirts from the real fabric.
Our Pre-Sewing Checklist:
- If you haven’t yet, pre-wash your Crescent Skirt fabric.
- Fit your muslin and make any changes to the pattern pieces.
- Cut your Crescent Skirt fabric.
- Cut interfacing for all Waistband and Waistband Facing pieces (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- If you used your real zipper in your muslin, rip it out.
Hi Tasia,
I have a question about the interfacing. I have very lightweight, lightweight, medium and heavy interfacing. Which one to use? I am guessing either the lightweight or very light lightweight, but how to choose? And why do we interface both the outer fabric AND the facings?
@julia: Hi Julia! I’d go with one of the lightweight options, either the ‘very’ or just the regular lightweight. I used a lightweight, mesh-like interfacing that’s even lighter than a cotton voile, if it was a fabric. (If it was a fabric, it would be closer to chiffon!)
Why do we interface both? Well, I tried just interfacing the outer waistband when I was developing the pattern, and if you do that, the inner layer can stretch and distort and doesn’t lie nicely inside the outer layer. If you interface both, it makes a nice, stable and comfortable waistband, and the layers work nicely together because they’re the same weight and stiffness. I didn’t like how the skirt looks and feels to wear with just one layer. That’s why I recommend interfacing both! And also why using a lighter weight interfacing is best, to keep the layers well supported without being stiff and board-like.
Does that make sense – let me know if not! Have a great weekend :)
Having been away on holiday I am slightly behind :( However I’m anticipating having to do a sway back adjustment, and was wondering how best to do this in light of the yoke. Any pointers?
Check, Check, Check, Check and Check. Can’t wait to start sewing!
Hope the next one is a dress………
@jadestar: It’s OK if you’re behind! This is a sew-at-your-own-pace sew-along. The posts will be up forever, so don’t worry.
I would imagine the sway-back adjustment would be the same as a skirt without a yoke – you’d pinch out the excess and re-draw the curved yoke seamlines. One thing to think about too, is that you may want to add extra length to the back skirt for a swayback, so it doesn’t end up too short. I would definitely recommend making the muslin and seeing if any adjustments are needed! Give us a shout if you need help :)
@Rachel: Yay! First real sewing post is Wednesday, after today’s interfacing post!
@Louise: Oohh.. you’ll see! I do have to say this is my favourite pattern so far, and can’t wait to start wearing it!