In The Folds Barkly Skirt

 

I like a good skirt! Short skirts, well above the knee length, are often worn items in my wardrobe. These include both RTW and me-made. 

This pattern ticks a few boxes; 

• slightly A line, 
• pockets, 
• fitted waistline with no gathers or pleats.

The instructions were straight forward. Another plus was its many panels it can be cut out of a smallish piece of fabric.

Which leads me to the fabric. This was something I was gifted. The donor thought of me as it fits well in my colour pallet. And I like the combo with teal as worn here.

BUT, here’s the thing. It was very weighty fabric, more upholstery weight than garment weight. This is opposite to the problem I have had recently with too lightweight fabric!

I wore this a few times, and then donated it. I wonder if it found a new owner, and did they have the same experience as I did, and feel like they were wearing the sofa.

I will definitely make this skirt again, just choose the fabric with more care!