S 2416 Skirt

While waiting for the latest fabric order to arrive (to make DGD's 2nd top), I made her a skirt.  She had asked for a couple of new skirts so here is one.

I've seen this skirt made up in blog land several times.  I'm not sure what took me so long to make up a version. It goes together easily and looks great.

I had a piece of the "faux linen" from Hancocks (the 50/50 poly/rayon).  That fabric has a nice drape and
washes and wears pretty well--just what DGD needs.  I chose view E - the shorter version of the faux wrap.

As I was cutting it out, I noticed the selvage and thought "that might make a nice finish for the overlay faux wrap."  I did some "playing" and decided to give it a go.  I cut a strip of selvage and sewed it right sides together at the edge of the side/hem of the overlay.  I then ran the raw edge through the serger to finish the raw edges.

Then, I simply flipped the edge to to the wrong side and top stitched.

Close-up of finished edge.

Pinned (a little wonky) to the dress form.  Hem is even IRL. 

The skirt was a quick make, and I think DGD will be happy with it.  I'll know soon.  Before I pack this pattern away, I will make a version for myself and probably for Sis.  Those will likely be made of rayon challis.  I have several options in the stash.