Finished project - Denim By Hand London Charlotte Skirt

So it's finished, and very stylish if I do say so myself. It still has the funny fold of fabric across the middle at times, but after some intensive pencil skirt image researching I think this is a combination of the style and the stiff denim - hopefully a combination of wear and fabric softener will settle things down - unless someone thinks this is a fit issue? I do have some lovely green tweedy wool that would be great as another Charlotte that I picked up from Savers....

As mentioned in my previous WIP post I did have to take in the hips a little - maybe this is making it ride up and create the ridge of fabric? Anyway, I think its rockin' and particularly with the stripes and my boots quite frenchie.

I added an inverted kick pleat, which ended up being a little shorter than what I would have liked because I removed about 15cm of length - next time I will make the kick pleat a little higher. I say it's finished, but to be completely truthful I still haven't finished off the tab on the waistband - I'm still vacillating between a button vs a press-stud or snap. I really really hate sewing on press-studs but I think it will probably be a nicer finish. I bound the seams in rayon hem tape - but its a bit of a mess especially around the zip. Next time I think I will finish the back seam edges completely before installing the zip - its next to impossible to finish them once the zip has been put in!

It is a lovely styled pencil skirt, one I will definitely make again. It was very easy to make and I do love the double dart detailing.... But this number is tight! Making the super-tuck of tops and VPL a bit of an issue. I do hope it softens up with wear.....

Action shot - time to get ready for Eurovision!