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Have you fallen for the oh-so-stylish new pattern on the block yet? If you haven't, by the end of this post I guarantee our latest pattern, the Ness skirt, will have your heart skipping a beat!
Ness will slot into any wardrobe seamlessly. Make her in autumn-friendly fabrics, such as corduroy, gobelin, jacquard, or wool - or select a denim for a multi-seasonal piece! With to-die-for denim-inspired details, Ness is sure to build your dressmaking skills and have you creating me mades that look like they just walked out of a shop!
It’s Louise here, and I am going take you through some of the gorgeous options for sewing your Ness skirt. Choosing fabrics for this stylish skirt is a whole heap of fun! You can opt for a standout fabric to make your skirt the star of the show, or choose a solid colour so your Ness can be paired with a multitude of garments in your wardrobe. It is preferable to opt for a fabric with a little stretch for comfort (and ensure running for the bus is a breeze!), but it is not essential.
Please bear in mind that we haven't handled these fabrics ourselves so it’s best to order a swatch if you want to check how they look and feel IRL.
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I think we all love corduroy in rich autumnal tones, but I am in love with paler tones like dusty rose and lilac to bring a little lightness into the darker winter days : )
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Rows L-R: 1. Liberty cord 2. Jumbo cord 3. Fine cord 4. Stretch needlecord 5. Needlecord 6. 8 wale corduroy 7. Stretch needlecord 8. Stretch cotton needlecord 9. Liberty cord |
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What about giving your denim Ness a raw hem? Such a cool little detail and saves on hemming - hurrah!
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Rows L-R: 1. Stretch denim 2. Denim 3. Stretch denim 4. Stretch denim 5. Stretch denim. 6. Stretch denim 7. Stretch cotton denim 8. Denim 9. Stretch denim |
This selection features stretch so they should be super comfy to wear.
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I love the idea of the gingham version to wear with tights in the winter, and sandals in the summer - meaning it can stay in the wardrobe rotation all year round.
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Rows L-R: 1. Cotton canvas 2. Cotton twill 3. Cotton canvas 4. Stretch garbadine 5. Canvas 6. Stretch cotton 7. Canvas 8. Stretch cotton 9. Cotton twill gabardine |
Tilly made a Ness in this swoonsome Rifle Paper Co rose canvas and it is EVERYTHING : )
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Rows L-R: 1. Jacquard 2. Jacquard 3. Jacquard 4. Brocade 5. Brocade 6. Upholstery velvet 7. Jacquard 8. Jacquard 9. Tapestry jacquard |
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Rows L-R: 1. Gobelin 2. Jacquard 3. Jacquard gobelin 4. Metallic linen 5. Upholstery fabric 6. Jacquard 7. Tapestry 8. 9. Upholstery fabric |
I particularly love fabric number 5, I think it would make a gorgeous Ness.
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You can add more pockets (because who doesn't love pockets?) or change the placement. I am also excited by the idea of adding braces - if you did these with buttons on the inside of the waistband, you could wear your skirt with or without. Now that's versatile!
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If that's not your thing, you can get patches to iron or sew onto your skirt, to create a speedy but effective embellishment. A simple strip of woven ribbon sewn down the side, like this rainbow one, is a very cute addition. Denim plaits on denim is so 70s and I am in love with this pretty detail!
I hope you've enjoyed reading this as much as I have writing it! Share your Ness makes with us on Instagram @TillyButtons using the hashtag #SewingNess - we can't wait to see what you make!