Skirt the Third

And not quite final.  I have one more cut out ready to go, but its not a pencil skirt. 

Here is skirt three.  The pattern is Vogue 9959 which I think is probably out of print since I've had it for ages.  I think its one of the earliest patterns I ever purchased.  Its just a very long straight skirt pattern with a choice of side split, back split or a wrap over view.   As I am not anywhere near the height that Vogue believes people to be, I have shortened the skirt significantly.  The original is about ankle length, not a good length on a short person.  Or certainly not on this particular short person.   The fabric is a very lightweight corduroy, a remnant from Abakhan Fabrics acquired on my last trip and purchased specifically to work with the cardigan shown in the photo.  Which really does need a damp down and a run through the tumble drier to see if I can smallify it a bit more. 

I've added a vent facing finish to the walking vent at the back, and I've mitred it reasonably neatly on the inside.  Of course I forgot to actually cut the vent facings with the skirt and had to add them on afterwards.  It was at about this point that I recalled why I don't sew with corduroy.  Its a bear to press.  Just horrible.  I used brown paper to try to keep the seam allowances from making a mark on the face side, but with only limited effect. 

Also, the invisible zipper walked when I sewed it and had to be removed and re-sewn twice. Between the disobedient zipper and the the annoying pressing issues, I was very glad to get this thing done.  I rather like the end result, but this project has spawned a new expletive; "buggery, bastardy thing". 

I will mainly be wearing this skirt with knee length boots, a neutral top and either this cardigan or a jacket for work.  However, it will also work with a thick sweater to wear at weekends or lounging around in the evenings.  Please excuse the super thick socks just seen in the photo.  The camera battery was on its last legs and  the indoor shot I took didn't come out so I ran outside with the camera to take another photo before the battery died but in my rush, didn't put on any suitable footwear.