I bought the skirt patter ages ago and it is really cute....I just have issues wearing skirts so I haven't made it 🙄. I am the WORST collector of patterns. I just finished the video and this skirt turned out SO cute! Makes me want to make one for myself.
I bought this skirt pattern just last week, and for the same reason: It's a lovely look and it ought to be able to deal with my unstable weight as it yo-yos up and down.
That is a lovely, flattering, swishy skirt. Charlie will love it! The three other channels whose videos I never miss are Charlie, Shannon and Bianca. I love their youth and energy. I enjoy yours because I love your sense of humour, you're a bit closer to me in age and I feel your struggles. All kitten content is welcome here!
That makes two of us. I've got the added excitement of a new 6 needle embroidery machine to figure out. That should give my 70 year old brain a workout!
Gotta love pockets!! What is it with women’s clothing and lack of pockets?!!! My girls cheer when they find dresses with pockets. The skirt is beautifully swooshy!
Pointing out the flaws/difficulties/regrets in a project is a sign of a very skilled sewist. Every time you take notice of that stuff a little bit of skill and observation are added to your knowledge bank. Very successful project, congrats :^)
I really, really want to see you, shannonmakes, and the stitchery take each other to your local cheap fabric shops. The chaos would be beautiful. (Also, that projector setup is *sexy*)
I try! I find myself relying more and more on captions myself. My editing software usually makes it easy, but it seems to have gotten buggy near the end, so I'll be fixing that as soon as possible.
You have such a great attitude and humor to your process, it’s so lovely to see. With the mentions of others on UA-cam (the sewing community is especially sweet with shoutouts) I hope to see you do some sort of collab with Charli or Shannon soon, your energies would just be so cozy and inviting 💗
Happy to be a member of your Sewing Coven... Ottawa Valley Branch. Happy Pride. That skirt is perfection. Flexible and it looks amazing. Well done, you. Furniture in a studio space takes a while to settle into its' final configuration. In my set-up the table top ironing board sits just to my right - that allows me to iron without necessarily having to stand up (when did my back get creaky, who knows, but making allowances is a thing). - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Happy Pride, Cathy 😃 The sewing room is evolving. Slowly but surely. The skirt looks fantastic, dodgy origin story aside. And yes...having that ironing board handy in just the right place is a life-saver. My back concurs with yours. 😁
@@MaireColclough From what I can see of aging it's putting in those little micro steps so it takes longer to notice The Back getting stiff. Have a magnet - "aging is not for sissies". Bought it 'cause it seemed funny in my mid 30's... These days it feels like a guiding principle, lol. Fabric. The ultimate joker in the hand of cards we play as sewists... never quite know what you're letting yourself into. I'm getting annoyed with the wool producers for adding in the plastic. In all seriousness, the skirt is fantastic. Enjoy.
@@stevezytveld6585 Aging is *definitely* not for sissies. And the plastic content brings the price of the fabric down so...while I wish I could afford the good stuff, I'll practice on the polyester. 😉 (I"ll try to practice fast so less plastic is used...)
@@MaireColclough I rely on the semi-good stuff showing up at Value Village or destash sales (I've allowed myself one this summer...). I'm just beginning to assume all wool meets with some level of plastic these days, probably to save some money. We practice until we're done - and the fabric selections are the best we can find? Right now I'm doing a dolman sleeve blouse from the 1950's in a cobalt blue wool(ish) crepe. Taking my time and doing it all by hand so I haven't introduced the fabric to the iron yet... we'll see how she holds an edge... As for aging - at this point I just want my knees back, preferably not bionic-ally. It's not the miles, it's the maintenance...
@@stevezytveld6585 hey, even if it's bionic, it means they're still renewing your warranty! 😁 And the plastic gives the wool a bit more stretch. The knitting yarn with nylon is a lot easier on my hands than without 🤔 Good luck on your jaunts to VV Boutique! I need to do that at some time, and not to drop off stuff from the estate 😁
yes! only 2 minutes in and i am so excited i found your channel - i'm a coven of one, and superfat, and sewing for 15 years, with big respect to traditional viking clothing-making. can't wait to watch all your other videos, thank you for being you on the internet.
It’s very cute. I honestly don’t make circle skirts for myself. It takes far to much fabric. So yeah I use panels, a single tie for the underneath, attaching my pockets to the back, and a sash on the front that circles my body and ties in the front. I also hem everything as I go so in the end I really don’t need to hem.
So I found at an op shop (thrift store) a gorgeous 1980’s wool coat with intense arm poof and the most gorgeous embroidery and filigree things. It was pure wool. It was a really interesting green/yellow (I cannot describe the colour) and the embroidery was black. It looked like a perfect 1890’s riding jacket. It was 3/4 sleeve (turns out it was from a small designer brand and would have cost a mint med) It fit me perfectly, esp with a corset and a bit of poof for the chest. I found it about 3 days before my 29th birthday. I very stupidly decided the day or so before to make a quick full length black walking skirt and petticoat. Petticoat was bright purple fabric I got on clearance and the skirt was black calico (they had absolutely nothing in the right weight) and I panic sewed it. I was literally working pretty much up til an hour before the party (made my cake and food inbetween sewing) I had to pin myself into the dress because I literally didn’t have time for closures. I was like hey, good enough for the time period it’s good enough for me. I had such a wonderful reaction to the outfit and my friend thought I had tailored the jacket. I’m having to resew the skirt because my darling cat (without me noticing) clawed the top part of the skirt and it must have just caught his claws. Of course it had to be on the front and super visible. I promised myself I would never panic sew to such a crazy deadline again. I will probably break this promise but that’s on me heh.
Panic sewing or no - that sounds like a fantastic ensemble! And now you're on the other side of your event (and the cat has expedited the matter), you can take your time in repairs/closures 😁
We are on the same journey. I am currently sewing a new wardrobe for the same reasons. I suffer from bloat, for my height and bone structure, five pounds is a size but with my bloat, I seem to change sizes overnight. My solution for blouses is to make sure that they fit the shoulders and above the bust and are flowing.
I, too, made this skirt as part of my travel wardrobe. I, too, am on a lifestyle change journey. After watching your video, I went to get dressed and put mine on. As soon as I did, my daughter asked if the pattern came in her size. What a switch! (She is now choosing her fabric....) Great video and fun commentary during your sewing. That outfit is great!
Great skirt! I learned a few things, too, like maybe I will never use wool-blend suiting. I think the giant pockets are wonderful. They’re probably much better for your back than a heavy purse.
I've never seen a zig-zag stitch over cord to gather, before. I'm definitely going to try that! I've made 2 Coquelicot skirts - one with the half circle, one with the full circle skirt. I love them both, and I will make the half circle again. I like how the half circle hangs and swirls.
The skirt is gorgeous and I too am changing shape (hopefully in human form), so adjustable clothing is on my list. I love your dry humour, your video was a pleasure to watch.
Funnily enough, the waistband shenanigans are a good part of why I want this skirt. I have the pattern but I haven't had time to actually make it yet. My plan is to Frankenstein the two views to get something a little less gathered at the front but with plenty of room to move and all the support of the inner waistband. Anyway, yours turned out really cute! That's some beautiful twirl right there.
The book is completely nonsensical. The Husbeast tried chalking a door on the wall, but we just wound up in some kind of day-glo waiting room. Worse than the DMV. 3/10, do not recommend. 😉
The skirt looks so cute on you! The combination of the blue and white shirt and skirt looks great. You have shown me that it looks good soooo now I need to make one myself.
Despite the troubles you had with it the skirt is so cute and looks good on you🥰 I will definitely have to give this one a try. Ah yes cats and string make for wonderful chaos😅. One of the reasons I don’t crochet fringe into my crochet projects is because of my cats😂.
It came out beautifully - lots of swish and swoosh. Great job! And so far I've seen you use the projector on at least 2 projects, so you've already gotten your money's worth on it. Excellent investment. Hugs!
I think the skirt came out beautifully. It certainly has the swirl factor going. Have you thought about using fabric from sheets and other already made items? I sew most of my clothes and use thrifted sheets, tablecloths, curtains, tapestry, and sometimes I find actual "fabric." I started sewing with a sheet because I was too nervous about cutting into fabric because I wasn't sure about so many things as a beginner. I seem to find very pretty sheets. People comment on my nice clothes and really enjoy hearing that I made it from a thrifted sheet. New subscriber looking forward to your next video.
Oh my goodness...its beautiful and swishy. Now I need one...I love how it's adjustable. Looks really niced paired with the blue and white blouse 🖤💙🤍. I love that song 🌞
That looks very nice, lovely swirl and swing! I am probably one of the three people who haven't heard of this pattern. It looks like a good one from size changes. I went through that 2 years ago after I was diagnosed with pre diabetes after over indulging in pastry during the pandemic. I lost 50 to 60 pounds on the low carb diet and all my clothes were massively too big. Some things just couldn't be easily altered, like jeans and more fitting pants so they went. Tops were altered but not all successfully so they are now gardening and painting clothes. It was funny that it didn't seem noticeable until suddenly I seemed to swim in everything. But my blood sugar and blood pressure are down at the normal level now.
Congrats on getting healthier! I feel you on the wardrobe changes. That's why I'm trying to plan for alterations and adjustments. I definitely recommend either the Coquelicot itself (if you'd like a challenge) or the Split Side Skirt tutorials by The Stitchery if you'd like something a ilttle less...involved 😉
i made a couple of coquelicot skirts myself and i definitely modified the pockets for the second one. it makes sense that a historical pocket tied to your side would have an opening near its center. but if you want to use it comfortably near your front center rather than your side, i'd recommend moving the opening. 😊 it might not be an issue for others, but i found it difficult hunting for items when it was difficult for me reach parts of the pockets. at that point, i could also make the opening a couple of centimetres smaller. another modification i did was making eyelets for the front fastening. similar to the way you did it, only i made a few more of them (around 7-8 on each side). because putting the first skirt on was already a bit of a workout and the eyelets are even more hidden underneath other pieces of the fabric than were the top loops, i laced it permanently. with two bunny ears (?) somewhere near the middle of the eyelets, all i need to do while putting it on is to tug as long as i want and then tie the excess in a bow. something i'll probably do in the future is keeping the system but loosing the circle skirt, making it the good old gathered skirt. i know that the area where i live is a lot of straight streets with straight apartment buildings on a top of an incline which means it gets a bit windy here… but i hadn't wore a circle skirt outside before so i didn't know that wearing a circle skirt without a petticoat in a windy environment is not healthy for one's heart! 😄 additional bonus is ending up with less waste fabric and not having to deal with seams on the bias and levelling the hem. this is just a theoretical plan for future me to deal with, i have no idea if it's going to work out well with the split sides.
Sounds like you've had quite the adventure of your own with this skirt! If you're interested in seeing a non-circle split-side skirt, I refer you to The Stitchery's two tutorials on their method 😃
I love your ambition. I'm also constantly underestimating how long things take. I sew slowly, I cut out slowly and I sometimes don't get too working on things for days \weeks at a time. I'm trying to accept that it's ok to move slowly. 😅
I bought the skirt pattern and a few others from that designer ages ago and havent even printed them. Then I saw the Stitchery and Shannon Makes with their takes and have been leaning toward using it to make some Charliesque adjustments using the conveniently patterned pieces. 🤔
Wonderful skirt. Want to make a version for myself. Cannot be a circle skirt though. The wheelchair doesn't like that amount of fabric swooshing around. The amount of times I've nearly done superman impressions as the fabric of my skirt has made my wheelchair come to a sudden stop ... 🤣🤣🤣
If the circle isn't your thing, I definitely recommend checking out The Stitchery's version of the split-side skirt. The two tutorial videos she produced deal with angled and straight panels 😃
It may have been a pain to work with but that fabric got drape! Looks fantastic. And having made the skirt with a difficult fabric, hopefully the next go with benefit from your experience.
I have made the coquelicot several times now. I made the first one with a pleated skirt, then I made one from pretty bed sheets, then I made one to pattern test the pinafore expansion, and the apron as well. The latest version are secret pants. I just adore this pattern and it works so well for everyone I have seen make it!
@@MaireColclough Word from the wise: I did this and did not change the entry, so they are a PAIN when you need to use the restroom. The current plan is to go back and fix it to make the front waistband close in the back (I want to use elastic to connect the ends to reduce bulk and make it easy in/out) and put the pockets onto the front. Then, I will make it so the back waistband is the one on top and ties in the front. I still wear this one a lot though, despite the struggle because they are super cute.
Love your skirt, mine is cut out, perhaps to move up n the queue. Lovely voice as well. I made a lifestyle change in 2011, has been worth the journey, for sure. Still not back to my old ways. Couldn’t pay me enough, I feel so much better. New subscriber,a secret cottage core fan, sending ❤
Thank you! I had seen other videos of this skirt. The idea made me want it but watching the results kept me from actually adding it to the list. Not completely sure why but it took the wonderful swirl and flow of your result to hook me. I groan cause I am betting I will need the same type fabric, just a bit lighter (I want it mid calf and am tall). So very glad I watched you make and show off your skirt! My preference for simply cotton will just have to take a hike, lol. For my future reference (cause gray hairs), suiting - wool ply rayon blend, maybe.
Next time I attempt such a thing, I'm totally going cotton. This was a wool/poly/rayon blend (I think), and it was a bear to work with. So for a first attempt, please try to make it easy on yourself! 😁
Oh I love the color! 😍❤️❤️It came out so pretty. Looks like fun and lots of twirl factor. And it pairs so well with the blouses. I hope you make more, with less fiddly fabric. Maybe find some cat traps (aka boxes)for the kitties while you put it on. Who am I kidding kittens can detect loose sting a mile away 😂😂I actually have the coquelicot skirt pattern. I haven't made it yet. I thought I was going to raid my stash and make one only to discover that I had used everything that had any sizable length and need to recharge my stash. I did make the pirate shirt out of an old bed sheet and I started the corselett that Shannon Makes did as well, but I got into a time bunch with homeschooling my kids then I had to make 5 vests and a skirt for darrling daughter (who will only cooperate with it is if its historybounding) for Christmas picturs because why do something as simple as matching sweaters or pajama pictures when you can torture yourself and make vests and a matching skirt, right? Oh and not to mention helping baby girl make 2 historically inspired gowns to wear to two differnt dances. Now it's too hot to sew and I have been living by the pool praying for rain. Hopefully monsoon season will kick into gear and cool things off and I done. There are a few projects I want to make including the coquelicot skirt. Which I want to make so it's adjustable in length, inspired by Shannon Makes who did a history bounding skirt that she was able to secretly make longer and shorter as needed. Then I have a half crazy idea of fitting the walking skirt pattern to the coquelicot waistband. I'm convinced that I'm gluting for a punishment.
@@MaireColclough super hormonal miss sweet 16 does help with the sewing, the boys . . . Well let's just say they would rather be bouncing off the couch and using it as a trampoline. While my oldest hides in his room. At least he keeps his raging hormones in there most of the time. Which is more than I can say for my 13 yr old. He has no problems bringing his raging hormones around the house with him. The 10 yr old just wants to paint his hot wheels with glow paint and the 8 yr old just wants to be sneaky about what he does. Which usually leads to getting into trouble. 🙄 I have tried to at least get time to cut out patterns and tape them together for me. After someone used my fabric scissors to cut out a stick man and no the pattern I gave up. Apparently it ain't happening right now. I'm on my own right now. Hopefully this year I can get darling daughter to keep the attitude in check and help me with vests this year. She has her own machine anyway.
Love the skirt, it looks great! You will defiantly have to make one in a lighter fabric and colour! This is a great idea that I'm going to have to think on. My weight is in flux too.
I've made that skirt. I love it, but I wouldn't want to try to make it for the first time on a tight schedule. I made the lace up version. Think I will try the d ring version next. Seems a little simpler. Great result!
Great outfits. I particularly like the blue and white top with the skirt. So glad I found you r channel. I too am trying to lose weight whilst also needing clothes I can wear that are comfy but make me feel presentable. I also want to be able to wear them as I hopefully lose. I have been going for skirts I can reduce the elastic band in the waist so if I drop a coupe of inches I just unpick the small section I threaded it through and tighten it up. I love the look of your skirt but need the comfort of stretch at my waist. I may have to experiment!
I hear you! The skirt and the blouse are fantastic together partly due to pre-planning the fabrics, and partly because they were designed by the same designer (Wildflower Design). You may find the blouse works just fine with an elastic-waised circle skirt, or possibly some pattern-hacked Winslow Culottes by Helen's Closet. (See...I planned this set of clothes deliberately 😁)
I have made 3 coquelicots for my daughter; larger size so tons of fabric. I found it a quick and fun make. The waistband slowed me down. I always made them with the other waistband, gromits was to much for me. My daughter loved the pockets and I enjoyed sewing the side seams. Great pattern.
I have discovered 2 virtually foolproof ways to trigger quick changes in body measurements without any pesky changes to food or physical activity: 1. Buy an expensive bra that fits perfectly - your bust will laugh at your impudence and either expand rapidly or deflate like a pair of defunct weather balloons. 2. Get your most beloved ring(s) resized. Bonus points if the cost of the gold to increase the band is a significant percentage of the total value of the ring. 😂
I was part of the pattern test for this and I made it as one of my early videos (sadly before it took off on the algorithm) and came to a lot of the same conclusions that is was a bit fussy with the waist bands. Im glad you skipped the front entry pockets (the number of times I have dropped my phone on my foot 😂). At this point, I think I would rather just have a bit of elastic in there, but that's just me. As far as I know, the pattern is actually supposed to be a half circle plus extra for the overlap. Also, as a side note, if you could dm me about the location of the secret discount fabricland 😏. Fun fact, the designer of this pattern was actually living in Lethbridge when she developed it.
I didn't know about the designer's connection to Lethbridge! And I will definitely dm you about the local fabric stores in YYC...We could make a day of it 😉
I am looking at doing something similar, only without the timing. I am planning to do the cashmerette upton and roseclair. Im starting with shirts, but hoping I can essentially make the roseclair as designed and still get the adjustability from the wrap. The upton is going to be done the way Charlie does the split side dresses. Then I'm planning to do split side skirts..... somewhere between the Stitchery and Katherine sews versions. And I might still have to remake during weight loss at some point, but I have 180ish pounds to lose. Although I found out last night that would still leave me considered overweight..... so we'll see. It'll take awhile, I don't use a sewing machine.
I haven't made the Roseclair (yet) but the Upton would be a fantastic dress to experiment with, particularly making it more adjustable for whatever purpose you require 😃
Go Maire, go Maire 😊 twirling skirt👍💞. What was mixed with the wool that gave it such a problem to press i wonder? At 1st i laughed at seeing the empty airport but then 7(!) hours later..not funny. Poor you 😵💫. I just finished watching Marie of My Bucolic Life take a pattern from her stash and alter it to something she wanted to wear. Shes quite the creative problem solver! That and all her sew machines have names and personalities.
@@MaireColclough that I do! I raised my cutting table up on cinder blocks over a year ago. It is decidedly un-aesthetic, but it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my sewing space lol
@@katybradley5143 good job! The stand I mounted my UST onto is an inexpensive adjustable-height TV stand, so if you have a side-table or something, you'd be all set!
If the blouses aren't tucked in an elastic skirt would work. I always like elastic waists as my stomach can bloat up a couple of sizes within a couple of hours depending on what I eat. The casing can also be left open or closed with a few stitches and adjusted. I think no roll elastic would have to be used. The cheaper elastic just doesn't work well with waistbands, especially with pockets.
That skirt is fantastic! and the pockets! I like the idea of a pocket caddy too. I love large pockets yet don’t like feeling encumbered by all the weight of the items I put in the pockets. How do you relate to weighty pockets? Thanks for a wonderful video.
I made a coquelicot skirt and give it straight to the op shop because it looked so bad on me. I'm about a size 24 in sewing pattern sizes but it made me look as wide across as from front to back ... whie this may be true, the majority of what i make does not have this effect on me. I hated it!
Yes, made the #%!$ coqueliqout skirt. Do I like it? Noooo. It took ages to make, was overly complicated (didn’t need to be) was toooo short by miles and it loooks horrible on me. So 5 metres of fabric plus lining…wasted! At some stage, maybe, I will have the patience, and non-anger to re sew it into something else. I wish I had just made a regular skirt with an adjustable waist. You look terrific, however!
Tell me about your Pfaff sewing machine. My Pfaff, 1981 model, finally gave up the ghost! I know Pfaff isn't owned by Pfaff. I'm trying to justify such a huge expense on a machine that just a Brother with a fake name!! Per the inflation calculator, my $1000.00 USD Pfaff would set me back (in today's money) would be $3,455.00!! Considering my brand new 1981 Volvo was only $8,000.00 USD. I can't write that check for $8,000.00 in today's money for a phake Pfaff!
My machines are all hand-me-downs. The Pfaff came from the Husbeast's grandmother, who was a quilter. My serger was my mother-in-law's, and my original (now backup) sewing machine is a 1960s or 70s Kenmore from my Mum. I think it originally came from my grandmother. So I'd recommend haunting Facebook marketplace or Kijiji or eBay for your new-to-you machine. I'm a big fan of well-cared and loved second hand machines that need a good home 😃
If you're looking for one of the patterns I mention in this video, check the description! I've tried to list the patterns and all their links there. 😃
I bought the skirt patter ages ago and it is really cute....I just have issues wearing skirts so I haven't made it 🙄. I am the WORST collector of patterns.
I just finished the video and this skirt turned out SO cute! Makes me want to make one for myself.
I bought this skirt pattern just last week, and for the same reason: It's a lovely look and it ought to be able to deal with my unstable weight as it yo-yos up and down.
the pocket caddy sounds like a great idea.
I need to find time to make one 😁
Having a deadline for a project is the best way to ensure everything else gets done before it.
It's like a law of the universe or something. Right up there with Murphy's. 😉
this made me giggle!
Despite the challenges it posed, that fabric made such a beautiful drape!
It does, doesn't it? Almost makes up for the frustration of making it... 😁
@@MaireColcloughalmost that was so much catch, I admire how you stuck with it!
That is a lovely, flattering, swishy skirt. Charlie will love it! The three other channels whose videos I never miss are Charlie, Shannon and Bianca. I love their youth and energy. I enjoy yours because I love your sense of humour, you're a bit closer to me in age and I feel your struggles. All kitten content is welcome here!
I'm proof that no matter your size or your age, you can still find the humour in trying new things.
And sewing, for me, can be especially trying 🤣
That makes two of us. I've got the added excitement of a new 6 needle embroidery machine to figure out. That should give my 70 year old brain a workout!
@@susanpilling8849 ooOo! Have fun with that new machine! It sounds like a good time 😃
@susanpilling8849
totally agree with the kitten content!
Gotta love pockets!! What is it with women’s clothing and lack of pockets?!!! My girls cheer when they find dresses with pockets. The skirt is beautifully swooshy!
Thanks to UA-cam, though, we can be the masters of our pocketses 😃
I've had this pattern for over a year and never made it! You have inspired me to take a look at it again.
Also, thank you so much for the shout-out! ❤❤
I'd love to see what you do with it! Though you may have to lock the pets out when you put it on 😁😉
Anytime! 💕
@@MaireColclough True. 😆
It is workwhile. It is flattering and my daughter finds them super comfortable.
Pointing out the flaws/difficulties/regrets in a project is a sign of a very skilled sewist. Every time you take notice of that stuff a little bit of skill and observation are added to your knowledge bank.
Very successful project, congrats :^)
It certainly taught me a lot! 😃
I really, really want to see you, shannonmakes, and the stitchery take each other to your local cheap fabric shops. The chaos would be beautiful. (Also, that projector setup is *sexy*)
If we ever wind up in the same cities, that would be a fun day!
And yes, the projector setup IS kinda shmexy ;)
Hey, thanks for taking the time to make real captions, I really appreciate it
I try! I find myself relying more and more on captions myself. My editing software usually makes it easy, but it seems to have gotten buggy near the end, so I'll be fixing that as soon as possible.
You have such a great attitude and humor to your process, it’s so lovely to see. With the mentions of others on UA-cam (the sewing community is especially sweet with shoutouts) I hope to see you do some sort of collab with Charli or Shannon soon, your energies would just be so cozy and inviting 💗
Thank you! That would be lovely if it becomes possible. 🙂
Happy to be a member of your Sewing Coven... Ottawa Valley Branch. Happy Pride.
That skirt is perfection. Flexible and it looks amazing. Well done, you.
Furniture in a studio space takes a while to settle into its' final configuration. In my set-up the table top ironing board sits just to my right - that allows me to iron without necessarily having to stand up (when did my back get creaky, who knows, but making allowances is a thing).
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Happy Pride, Cathy 😃
The sewing room is evolving. Slowly but surely. The skirt looks fantastic, dodgy origin story aside. And yes...having that ironing board handy in just the right place is a life-saver. My back concurs with yours. 😁
@@MaireColclough From what I can see of aging it's putting in those little micro steps so it takes longer to notice The Back getting stiff. Have a magnet - "aging is not for sissies". Bought it 'cause it seemed funny in my mid 30's... These days it feels like a guiding principle, lol.
Fabric. The ultimate joker in the hand of cards we play as sewists... never quite know what you're letting yourself into. I'm getting annoyed with the wool producers for adding in the plastic.
In all seriousness, the skirt is fantastic. Enjoy.
@@stevezytveld6585 Aging is *definitely* not for sissies. And the plastic content brings the price of the fabric down so...while I wish I could afford the good stuff, I'll practice on the polyester. 😉
(I"ll try to practice fast so less plastic is used...)
@@MaireColclough I rely on the semi-good stuff showing up at Value Village or destash sales (I've allowed myself one this summer...). I'm just beginning to assume all wool meets with some level of plastic these days, probably to save some money. We practice until we're done - and the fabric selections are the best we can find?
Right now I'm doing a dolman sleeve blouse from the 1950's in a cobalt blue wool(ish) crepe. Taking my time and doing it all by hand so I haven't introduced the fabric to the iron yet... we'll see how she holds an edge...
As for aging - at this point I just want my knees back, preferably not bionic-ally. It's not the miles, it's the maintenance...
@@stevezytveld6585 hey, even if it's bionic, it means they're still renewing your warranty! 😁
And the plastic gives the wool a bit more stretch. The knitting yarn with nylon is a lot easier on my hands than without 🤔
Good luck on your jaunts to VV Boutique! I need to do that at some time, and not to drop off stuff from the estate 😁
I am loving this capsule wardrobe plan! Love that you found some patterns that you don’t have to super draft!
All kittens are adorableeeee
My disaster cat refuses to stay off the ironing board especially when I'm using it
Mine were using it as part of their running circuit in the basement. Not ideal when the iron is on! 😳
yes! only 2 minutes in and i am so excited i found your channel - i'm a coven of one, and superfat, and sewing for 15 years, with big respect to traditional viking clothing-making. can't wait to watch all your other videos, thank you for being you on the internet.
Thank you for finding me! 😃
It’s very cute. I honestly don’t make circle skirts for myself. It takes far to much fabric. So yeah I use panels, a single tie for the underneath, attaching my pockets to the back, and a sash on the front that circles my body and ties in the front. I also hem everything as I go so in the end I really don’t need to hem.
That's very practical, and does save on time...but twirl is my added bonus. Panels don't twirl as nice. But whatever works for you! 😃
I know, but I also wear mine every day of the week and had to make on a budget. I do get swish, but not twirl.
So I found at an op shop (thrift store) a gorgeous 1980’s wool coat with intense arm poof and the most gorgeous embroidery and filigree things.
It was pure wool.
It was a really interesting green/yellow (I cannot describe the colour) and the embroidery was black. It looked like a perfect 1890’s riding jacket. It was 3/4 sleeve (turns out it was from a small designer brand and would have cost a mint med)
It fit me perfectly, esp with a corset and a bit of poof for the chest. I found it about 3 days before my 29th birthday.
I very stupidly decided the day or so before to make a quick full length black walking skirt and petticoat. Petticoat was bright purple fabric I got on clearance and the skirt was black calico (they had absolutely nothing in the right weight) and I panic sewed it. I was literally working pretty much up til an hour before the party (made my cake and food inbetween sewing)
I had to pin myself into the dress because I literally didn’t have time for closures. I was like hey, good enough for the time period it’s good enough for me.
I had such a wonderful reaction to the outfit and my friend thought I had tailored the jacket.
I’m having to resew the skirt because my darling cat (without me noticing) clawed the top part of the skirt and it must have just caught his claws. Of course it had to be on the front and super visible.
I promised myself I would never panic sew to such a crazy deadline again. I will probably break this promise but that’s on me heh.
Panic sewing or no - that sounds like a fantastic ensemble! And now you're on the other side of your event (and the cat has expedited the matter), you can take your time in repairs/closures 😁
We are on the same journey. I am currently sewing a new wardrobe for the same reasons.
I suffer from bloat, for my height and bone structure, five pounds is a size but with my bloat, I seem to change sizes overnight. My solution for blouses is to make sure that they fit the shoulders and above the bust and are flowing.
Thankfully looser blouses seem to be a bit of a thing right now 😃
I, too, made this skirt as part of my travel wardrobe. I, too, am on a lifestyle change journey. After watching your video, I went to get dressed and put mine on. As soon as I did, my daughter asked if the pattern came in her size. What a switch! (She is now choosing her fabric....) Great video and fun commentary during your sewing. That outfit is great!
Thank you! Good luck with the lifestyle change and skirts for the kiddo! 😃
Love your sense of humour. I'm a quilter but found your video very interesting. The skirt and blouse are fabulous.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 😃
Great skirt! I learned a few things, too, like maybe I will never use wool-blend suiting. I think the giant pockets are wonderful. They’re probably much better for your back than a heavy purse.
Now I just need to make the purse pocket organizer 😉
I've never seen a zig-zag stitch over cord to gather, before. I'm definitely going to try that!
I've made 2 Coquelicot skirts - one with the half circle, one with the full circle skirt. I love them both, and I will make the half circle again. I like how the half circle hangs and swirls.
I may have to try the half circle sometime! 😃
Oh the black skirt with big pockets came out beautiful! I also love the blue and white blouse. Both very pretty and flirty.
They look fantastic, and now I'm set if the family springs another function on me 😁
The skirt is gorgeous and I too am changing shape (hopefully in human form), so adjustable clothing is on my list. I love your dry humour, your video was a pleasure to watch.
If you discover other forms than human, please let me know! 😁
Funnily enough, the waistband shenanigans are a good part of why I want this skirt. I have the pattern but I haven't had time to actually make it yet. My plan is to Frankenstein the two views to get something a little less gathered at the front but with plenty of room to move and all the support of the inner waistband.
Anyway, yours turned out really cute! That's some beautiful twirl right there.
Hey, the pattern is just the beginning. It sounds like you've got some solid plans for your own skirt! 😃
The skirt looks very pretty with a soft drape. Maybe you'll enjoy it more when the frustration of making it is a distant memory!
I started revising some of my opinion when I saw how well it twirled 😁
Love the Betelgeuse nod
The book is completely nonsensical. The Husbeast tried chalking a door on the wall, but we just wound up in some kind of day-glo waiting room. Worse than the DMV. 3/10, do not recommend. 😉
It's so swooshy! Love it!
Thank you, Nancy! 😃
The skirt looks so cute on you! The combination of the blue and white shirt and skirt looks great. You have shown me that it looks good soooo now I need to make one myself.
Being able to choose and co-ordinate my fabrics is one of my perks when it comes to sewing 😃
Even if you didn´t like the fabric, the end result looks fab!
Thank you! 😃
Despite the troubles you had with it the skirt is so cute and looks good on you🥰 I will definitely have to give this one a try. Ah yes cats and string make for wonderful chaos😅. One of the reasons I don’t crochet fringe into my crochet projects is because of my cats😂.
I just seem to find fringe a pain to take care of, so my scarves are mostly fringeless 😁
It came out beautifully - lots of swish and swoosh. Great job! And so far I've seen you use the projector on at least 2 projects, so you've already gotten your money's worth on it. Excellent investment. Hugs!
The projector was a really good investment! I'm looking forward to dragging it out again soon 😃
You looked really cute in this skirt.
Thank you! ☺
I think the skirt came out beautifully. It certainly has the swirl factor going. Have you thought about using fabric from sheets and other already made items? I sew most of my clothes and use thrifted sheets, tablecloths, curtains, tapestry, and sometimes I find actual "fabric." I started sewing with a sheet because I was too nervous about cutting into fabric because I wasn't sure about so many things as a beginner. I seem to find very pretty sheets. People comment on my nice clothes and really enjoy hearing that I made it from a thrifted sheet. New subscriber looking forward to your next video.
I've been going through all sorts of linens while cleaning out two houses, so using gently used sheets is definitely a possibility!
Oh my goodness...its beautiful and swishy. Now I need one...I love how it's adjustable. Looks really niced paired with the blue and white blouse 🖤💙🤍. I love that song 🌞
Thank you! 🤗
Those are some bigass pocketses!! thank you for the ideas!
They are definitely super-LORGE pocketses. I made a template and it's come in handy 🤣
That looks very nice, lovely swirl and swing! I am probably one of the three people who haven't heard of this pattern. It looks like a good one from size changes. I went through that 2 years ago after I was diagnosed with pre diabetes after over indulging in pastry during the pandemic. I lost 50 to 60 pounds on the low carb diet and all my clothes were massively too big. Some things just couldn't be easily altered, like jeans and more fitting pants so they went. Tops were altered but not all successfully so they are now gardening and painting clothes. It was funny that it didn't seem noticeable until suddenly I seemed to swim in everything. But my blood sugar and blood pressure are down at the normal level now.
Congrats on getting healthier! I feel you on the wardrobe changes. That's why I'm trying to plan for alterations and adjustments. I definitely recommend either the Coquelicot itself (if you'd like a challenge) or the Split Side Skirt tutorials by The Stitchery if you'd like something a ilttle less...involved 😉
i made a couple of coquelicot skirts myself and i definitely modified the pockets for the second one. it makes sense that a historical pocket tied to your side would have an opening near its center. but if you want to use it comfortably near your front center rather than your side, i'd recommend moving the opening. 😊 it might not be an issue for others, but i found it difficult hunting for items when it was difficult for me reach parts of the pockets. at that point, i could also make the opening a couple of centimetres smaller.
another modification i did was making eyelets for the front fastening. similar to the way you did it, only i made a few more of them (around 7-8 on each side). because putting the first skirt on was already a bit of a workout and the eyelets are even more hidden underneath other pieces of the fabric than were the top loops, i laced it permanently. with two bunny ears (?) somewhere near the middle of the eyelets, all i need to do while putting it on is to tug as long as i want and then tie the excess in a bow.
something i'll probably do in the future is keeping the system but loosing the circle skirt, making it the good old gathered skirt. i know that the area where i live is a lot of straight streets with straight apartment buildings on a top of an incline which means it gets a bit windy here… but i hadn't wore a circle skirt outside before so i didn't know that wearing a circle skirt without a petticoat in a windy environment is not healthy for one's heart! 😄 additional bonus is ending up with less waste fabric and not having to deal with seams on the bias and levelling the hem. this is just a theoretical plan for future me to deal with, i have no idea if it's going to work out well with the split sides.
Sounds like you've had quite the adventure of your own with this skirt!
If you're interested in seeing a non-circle split-side skirt, I refer you to The Stitchery's two tutorials on their method 😃
I love your ambition. I'm also constantly underestimating how long things take. I sew slowly, I cut out slowly and I sometimes don't get too working on things for days \weeks at a time. I'm trying to accept that it's ok to move slowly. 😅
I need to find ways to stagger things so I can take a bit more time 😉
I bought the skirt pattern and a few others from that designer ages ago and havent even printed them. Then I saw the Stitchery and Shannon Makes with their takes and have been leaning toward using it to make some Charliesque adjustments using the conveniently patterned pieces. 🤔
If you don't need the shaped internal waistband and want even more ginormous pocketses? That's a good way to go about it 😁
That skirt is darling on you. You inspired me to try making one for myself!
Thank you so much! Good luck!
I love your humor. You really make me smile. Loved the blouses and the skirt.
Thank you! 😃
The skirt came out so nice and I love the swish!
Thank you! 😃
Wonderful skirt.
Want to make a version for myself. Cannot be a circle skirt though. The wheelchair doesn't like that amount of fabric swooshing around. The amount of times I've nearly done superman impressions as the fabric of my skirt has made my wheelchair come to a sudden stop ... 🤣🤣🤣
If the circle isn't your thing, I definitely recommend checking out The Stitchery's version of the split-side skirt. The two tutorial videos she produced deal with angled and straight panels 😃
I'll have to go and re-watch those vids. Thanks for the reminder.
It may have been a pain to work with but that fabric got drape! Looks fantastic. And having made the skirt with a difficult fabric, hopefully the next go with benefit from your experience.
I'm already looking forward to the next split-side skirt adventure 😁
I have made the coquelicot several times now. I made the first one with a pleated skirt, then I made one from pretty bed sheets, then I made one to pattern test the pinafore expansion, and the apron as well. The latest version are secret pants. I just adore this pattern and it works so well for everyone I have seen make it!
I'm glad it's so versatile! Secret split-side pants sound fun 😁
@@MaireColclough Word from the wise: I did this and did not change the entry, so they are a PAIN when you need to use the restroom. The current plan is to go back and fix it to make the front waistband close in the back (I want to use elastic to connect the ends to reduce bulk and make it easy in/out) and put the pockets onto the front. Then, I will make it so the back waistband is the one on top and ties in the front. I still wear this one a lot though, despite the struggle because they are super cute.
@@lacyminoux9177 So noted! 😃
Fabulous combination, well worth the effort. You will have the perfect outfit for the next event.
I hope so! 😃
Love your skirt, mine is cut out, perhaps to move up n the queue. Lovely voice as well. I made a lifestyle change in 2011, has been worth the journey, for sure. Still not back to my old ways. Couldn’t pay me enough, I feel so much better. New subscriber,a secret cottage core fan, sending ❤
Glad your lifestyle change is working for you! Despite the polyester content, the skirt is fantastic...definitely recommend moving it up the queue!
Thank you! I had seen other videos of this skirt. The idea made me want it but watching the results kept me from actually adding it to the list. Not completely sure why but it took the wonderful swirl and flow of your result to hook me. I groan cause I am betting I will need the same type fabric, just a bit lighter (I want it mid calf and am tall). So very glad I watched you make and show off your skirt! My preference for simply cotton will just have to take a hike, lol. For my future reference (cause gray hairs), suiting - wool ply rayon blend, maybe.
Next time I attempt such a thing, I'm totally going cotton. This was a wool/poly/rayon blend (I think), and it was a bear to work with. So for a first attempt, please try to make it easy on yourself! 😁
I think this looks really fantastic! I also like it with all the different blouses you showed in styling. Nice work!
Thank you so much! Eventually I'm going to have to do a full fashion show of all the pieces I've been quietly making this spring 😃
Oh I love the color! 😍❤️❤️It came out so pretty. Looks like fun and lots of twirl factor. And it pairs so well with the blouses. I hope you make more, with less fiddly fabric. Maybe find some cat traps (aka boxes)for the kitties while you put it on. Who am I kidding kittens can detect loose sting a mile away 😂😂I actually have the coquelicot skirt pattern. I haven't made it yet. I thought I was going to raid my stash and make one only to discover that I had used everything that had any sizable length and need to recharge my stash. I did make the pirate shirt out of an old bed sheet and I started the corselett that Shannon Makes did as well, but I got into a time bunch with homeschooling my kids then I had to make 5 vests and a skirt for darrling daughter (who will only cooperate with it is if its historybounding) for Christmas picturs because why do something as simple as matching sweaters or pajama pictures when you can torture yourself and make vests and a matching skirt, right? Oh and not to mention helping baby girl make 2 historically inspired gowns to wear to two differnt dances. Now it's too hot to sew and I have been living by the pool praying for rain. Hopefully monsoon season will kick into gear and cool things off and I done. There are a few projects I want to make including the coquelicot skirt. Which I want to make so it's adjustable in length, inspired by Shannon Makes who did a history bounding skirt that she was able to secretly make longer and shorter as needed. Then I have a half crazy idea of fitting the walking skirt pattern to the coquelicot waistband. I'm convinced that I'm gluting for a punishment.
I wish you luck with the adjustable skirt! The kids may have to learn to sew just to help with all those projects 😁
@@MaireColclough super hormonal miss sweet 16 does help with the sewing, the boys . . . Well let's just say they would rather be bouncing off the couch and using it as a trampoline. While my oldest hides in his room. At least he keeps his raging hormones in there most of the time. Which is more than I can say for my 13 yr old. He has no problems bringing his raging hormones around the house with him. The 10 yr old just wants to paint his hot wheels with glow paint and the 8 yr old just wants to be sneaky about what he does. Which usually leads to getting into trouble. 🙄 I have tried to at least get time to cut out patterns and tape them together for me. After someone used my fabric scissors to cut out a stick man and no the pattern I gave up. Apparently it ain't happening right now. I'm on my own right now. Hopefully this year I can get darling daughter to keep the attitude in check and help me with vests this year. She has her own machine anyway.
Love the skirt, it looks great! You will defiantly have to make one in a lighter fabric and colour! This is a great idea that I'm going to have to think on. My weight is in flux too.
I'd definitely recommend giving it a try! Just lock any pets out of the room when you're changing. 😉
Beautiful, both the garments and yourself❣️
Thank you so much! 😊
I've made that skirt. I love it, but I wouldn't want to try to make it for the first time on a tight schedule. I made the lace up version. Think I will try the d ring version next. Seems a little simpler. Great result!
Hoping the d-rings work out for you! 😃
Great outfits. I particularly like the blue and white top with the skirt. So glad I found you r channel. I too am trying to lose weight whilst also needing clothes I can wear that are comfy but make me feel presentable. I also want to be able to wear them as I hopefully lose. I have been going for skirts I can reduce the elastic band in the waist so if I drop a coupe of inches I just unpick the small section I threaded it through and tighten it up. I love the look of your skirt but need the comfort of stretch at my waist. I may have to experiment!
I hear you!
The skirt and the blouse are fantastic together partly due to pre-planning the fabrics, and partly because they were designed by the same designer (Wildflower Design). You may find the blouse works just fine with an elastic-waised circle skirt, or possibly some pattern-hacked Winslow Culottes by Helen's Closet.
(See...I planned this set of clothes deliberately 😁)
I have made 3 coquelicots for my daughter; larger size so tons of fabric. I found it a quick and fun make. The waistband slowed me down. I always made them with the other waistband, gromits was to much for me. My daughter loved the pockets and I enjoyed sewing the side seams. Great pattern.
I'm glad the skirt was a good fit for both you & your daughter! 😃
Lovely.
Love the way it all came together once the time crunch was gone. It turned out so nicely.
That's always the way it goes, right? 😁
I have discovered 2 virtually foolproof ways to trigger quick changes in body measurements without any pesky changes to food or physical activity:
1. Buy an expensive bra that fits perfectly - your bust will laugh at your impudence and either expand rapidly or deflate like a pair of defunct weather balloons.
2. Get your most beloved ring(s) resized. Bonus points if the cost of the gold to increase the band is a significant percentage of the total value of the ring.
😂
Time to get the Husbeast to get that ring resized, I guess 🤣
I know it was a pain but it's very pretty on you ❤
Thank you ☺️
I love it!
Love love love the finished skirt! ❤
Thank you! 😃
Oh, that is super cute
Thank you! 😃
I was part of the pattern test for this and I made it as one of my early videos (sadly before it took off on the algorithm) and came to a lot of the same conclusions that is was a bit fussy with the waist bands. Im glad you skipped the front entry pockets (the number of times I have dropped my phone on my foot 😂). At this point, I think I would rather just have a bit of elastic in there, but that's just me. As far as I know, the pattern is actually supposed to be a half circle plus extra for the overlap. Also, as a side note, if you could dm me about the location of the secret discount fabricland 😏. Fun fact, the designer of this pattern was actually living in Lethbridge when she developed it.
I didn't know about the designer's connection to Lethbridge! And I will definitely dm you about the local fabric stores in YYC...We could make a day of it 😉
I just love this skirt 💜
It's a nice skirt! I definitely recommend giving it a try 😃
Oh how pretty! Great job 🙂
Thank you! 😊
I am looking at doing something similar, only without the timing. I am planning to do the cashmerette upton and roseclair. Im starting with shirts, but hoping I can essentially make the roseclair as designed and still get the adjustability from the wrap. The upton is going to be done the way Charlie does the split side dresses. Then I'm planning to do split side skirts..... somewhere between the Stitchery and Katherine sews versions. And I might still have to remake during weight loss at some point, but I have 180ish pounds to lose. Although I found out last night that would still leave me considered overweight..... so we'll see. It'll take awhile, I don't use a sewing machine.
I haven't made the Roseclair (yet) but the Upton would be a fantastic dress to experiment with, particularly making it more adjustable for whatever purpose you require 😃
EPIC JOB!!! ❤
Thank you! 😃
Wonderful video!
Thank you very much! 😃
Great editing - and you look so cute
Thank you! 😃
Go Maire, go Maire 😊 twirling skirt👍💞. What was mixed with the wool that gave it such a problem to press i wonder? At 1st i laughed at seeing the empty airport but then 7(!) hours later..not funny. Poor you 😵💫. I just finished watching Marie of My Bucolic Life take a pattern from her stash and alter it to something she wanted to wear. Shes quite the creative problem solver! That and all her sew machines have names and personalities.
I'll have to check her out! 😃
It looks soo good. Luv that skirt 😊
Thank you! 😃
Lovely job
Thank you! 😃
Love the shoulder comments (13:36). 😄
Editing Maire has the benefit of hindsight being 20/20. 😁
So excited for you for the projector!! I really want a UST myself in hopes it will save me time and back pain.
Time, possibly. Back pain - only if you have a surface at the right level to project the pattern onto 😁
@@MaireColclough that I do! I raised my cutting table up on cinder blocks over a year ago. It is decidedly un-aesthetic, but it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my sewing space lol
@@katybradley5143 good job!
The stand I mounted my UST onto is an inexpensive adjustable-height TV stand, so if you have a side-table or something, you'd be all set!
Might've been a nightmare to finish, but it's super cute!
It is! After all that...at least it lived up to its promise 😁
Regardless of your fight with the fabric its got some serious swoosh!
It has a ton of swoosh. I think that's what saved it 🤣
If the blouses aren't tucked in an elastic skirt would work. I always like elastic waists as my stomach can bloat up a couple of sizes within a couple of hours depending on what I eat. The casing can also be left open or closed with a few stitches and adjusted. I think no roll elastic would have to be used. The cheaper elastic just doesn't work well with waistbands, especially with pockets.
I enjoy elastic on occasion, but sometimes you just want a woven waistband 😉
That skirt is fantastic! and the pockets! I like the idea of a pocket caddy too. I love large pockets yet don’t like feeling encumbered by all the weight of the items I put in the pockets. How do you relate to weighty pockets? Thanks for a wonderful video.
I try not to overweigh them and I make sure they have some sort of load-bearing structure to hang from 😁
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18:07 your suPURRvisor should have been doing their job!
I need to get on it and make one of these!
The suPURRvisors here have their own agenda(s) 😁
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Thank you ☺️
I think I would have sacrificed a half inch of length and cut off that hem facing.
I'm not that brave 😁
I made a coquelicot skirt and give it straight to the op shop because it looked so bad on me. I'm about a size 24 in sewing pattern sizes but it made me look as wide across as from front to back ... whie this may be true, the majority of what i make does not have this effect on me. I hated it!
I'm so sorry to hear it didn't work out for you! Hopefully someone else found it and is loving all the work you put into it. 😃
Yes, made the #%!$ coqueliqout skirt. Do I like it? Noooo. It took ages to make, was overly complicated (didn’t need to be) was toooo short by miles and it loooks horrible on me. So 5 metres of fabric plus lining…wasted! At some stage, maybe, I will have the patience, and non-anger to re sew it into something else. I wish I had just made a regular skirt with an adjustable waist.
You look terrific, however!
I'm so sorry to hear it didn't work out for you! 😳
Tell me about your Pfaff sewing machine. My Pfaff, 1981 model, finally gave up the ghost! I know Pfaff isn't owned by Pfaff. I'm trying to justify such a huge expense on a machine that just a Brother with a fake name!! Per the inflation calculator, my $1000.00 USD Pfaff would set me back (in today's money) would be $3,455.00!! Considering my brand new 1981 Volvo was only $8,000.00 USD.
I can't write that check for $8,000.00 in today's money for a phake Pfaff!
My machines are all hand-me-downs. The Pfaff came from the Husbeast's grandmother, who was a quilter. My serger was my mother-in-law's, and my original (now backup) sewing machine is a 1960s or 70s Kenmore from my Mum. I think it originally came from my grandmother.
So I'd recommend haunting Facebook marketplace or Kijiji or eBay for your new-to-you machine. I'm a big fan of well-cared and loved second hand machines that need a good home 😃
This turned out so cute! I really like it with that blue blouse!
Thank you! 😃