FO: Big Apple Skirt

These are bad photographs. Terrible photographs. Aside from the fact that my face was not cooperating and so was cut out off the pictures, the fabric of this skirt photographs so badly. It has a strange glowing quality about it when photographed that I cannot explain. None of these photographs really show the true colour and you can't even see the nicely shaped pockets! Sigh.... Still, you can see the shape of the skirt (which I love) and get the general idea.
 

 (My hand is on the door knob in the photo on the right, that's why it looks weird)

This is the first item made with my fabric bought in New York, as blogged here. I used it to make my go-to skirt - Simplicity 3983:

 

I made view 1 of Simplicity 3983 with shaped edge pockets. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the pockets, the shape and the fact it has one seam.

Fabric & Notions

Textured red corduroy from Mood Fabrics with a scrap striped craft cotton for the inside of the pockets. I lined it with a pongee fabric in a similar bright red.

The cord is quite soft and the cut edges shed little pieces of bright red which have migrated throughout the house and stuck to all my clothes. It's a slightly strange fabric, with a soft but ridged texture that reminds me of the material used to make the seats on buses. I really like it though. 

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made

Took a few inches off the length to make it fall just above the knee. Made the pockets deeper by adding 4" to the pocket piece. I also lined it as I knew I'd be wearing it a lot with skirts this winter.

Would you sew it again and do anything different next time?

It's the third time I've made this pattern so I know how I like it. That said, I need to make the waistband a little bigger.

Did you use any new techniques?

Nope.

Would you recommend the pattern to others?

I already have - I even inspired the stylish Handmade Jane to make one! 

Cost

Fabric £13, lining £3, zip 20p (stash), £2.50-ish pattern (as it's on its 3rd use), other fabric is scrap. £18.70 in total. 

Conclusion

Love the pattern, love the fabric, it's a winner. I've had compliments the few times I've worn it. Here's a secret though - the waistband is too small and I need to make a loop for a button above the zip to allow extra room. I haven't been bothered to do it yet though and I'm just wearing it anyway, with a gappy waistband at the back.....ssssshhhhh....

K x