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review, sewing, sponsored, women · October 3, 2014

More Knit Pencil Skirts

One thing you can count on with me, is that if it’s a fast, easy sew, practical, and cute…I will probably sew it…a lot.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)And sometimes, I will ignore my huge to do list and take a break to sew that fast easy project, just because.

Sometimes, when I am in the middle of something complicated or frustrating, it’s nice to just sew something simple from start to finish, to keep my spirits up. Do you ever do that? It works like a charm and keeps me going when I feel like swearing off sewing for a while.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)Enter, these skirts.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)They were just the sewing fix I needed when I was having a mini sewing crisis. I zipped over to Jo-Ann, grabbed the fabric and by the end of the nap time (which is getting shorter and shorter these days!) I had two knit pencil skirts ready to go!

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)I used my Pleated Pencil Skirt Pattern and THIS tutorial to get a nice fitted skirt.

I decided to experiment with the types of knits I used this time…with mixed results. The black skirt is a polyester knit, so it washes and wears well, but…no ironing… I wanted so badly to press my seams, and I supposed I could have used a press cloth, but after these pictures and after a few trips through the washer and dryer, they have relaxed on their own.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)The gray knit is a knit suede..oooh, right? That’s what I thought when I picked it up. It is SO soft and smooth. It was a little trickier to sew and cannot be ironed either. It also has much less stretch. I would say I learned quite a lot about stretch suede that I didn’t know before, with this project. 😉

I found quickly, in this photo shoot that it would also do well to wear a slip underneath. So, if you decide to sew with stretch suede, maybe include a lining?  Oh yes, and it needs to be hand washed! Yeah…it’s a bit high maintenance. Sheesh. Sticky, tricky stuff, but such a pretty fabric.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates) Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)Overall, I’m pretty happy with my new skirts and I’m excited to dress them up for Fall! They go so well with a pair of good boots and a sweater.

Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)I’m a shortie, so I like my boots to have a heel. I love these leather boots from Sole Society. They are genuine leather and are really comfortable for having a heel! I have been wearing them a lot since Fall is full swing here in Washington.

Love these leather boots from Sole Society! (Delia Creates) Statement Necklace from Sole Society (Delia Creates) Knit Pencil Skirts - my favorite fast, easy sew! (Delia Creates)SOURCES: Fabric –  both from Jo-Ann

Pattern: HERE and Pattern Re-Mix Tutorial – HERE

Boots c/o Sole Society

Statement necklace c/o Sole Society

Black top, gray sweater – Old Navy

*Sole Society provided me with the boots and necklace, but all opinions expressed in this post are genuine, honest, and my own!

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  1. Anne says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! Everything about your outfits and the cute skirts! I think I will need to try to sew one of these! Love your sewing/pattern input!
    Anne
    http://www.underthebrella.com

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    • Delia says

      October 3, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      Aw. Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  2. Kristi Andres says

    October 3, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    I love the skirts and I’m so glad you’ve joined us in WA. I might be biased because I’ve lived here all my life, but I love it!

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    • Delia says

      October 3, 2014 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks Kristi! I don’t fault you for being biased. We love it here too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Charity says

    October 3, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Stretch suede? Now that sounds interesting! I hate it when I can’t press a fabric too… although I admit that on quilting cottons sometimes I just finger-press everything until I get to the hems.

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    • Delia says

      October 6, 2014 at 10:43 PM

      I know! It’s tricky stuff but yes, really interesting. I just had to get it just for curiosity’s sake.

      Reply
  4. sewbidoo says

    October 4, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    oh, I want to sew this right away! Gorgeous!!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      October 6, 2014 at 10:41 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Piia says

    October 7, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Easy going and smart at the same time. Perfect combination 🙂

    Reply
  6. Amy Hindman says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    I need to make some of these! Maybe if I look nice I’ll have the motivation to pack everyone up and leave the house 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    October 16, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    You have such a way with mixing patterns/colours/materials. You should do a post on how you put together outfits! Gorgeous as usual!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      October 16, 2014 at 8:59 PM

      You are so kind! Thanks Jen. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Amber says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Hi there,
    I just love your site. It so inspires me…for many reasons. I love your photography and all that fills the pages. I am a crocheter and not a sewer. I was wondering-I love these skirts above. Do you sell them? Could I purchase one from you? Thanks a bunch! Hope you and your family are well:)
    Amber

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    • Delia says

      November 30, 2015 at 6:08 PM

      Amber,

      Thank you! That means so much. I wish I had time to sell the skirts, but I just don’t right now with three young kids at home. So sorry!

      <3, Delia

      Reply
      • Amber says

        December 2, 2015 at 12:49 PM

        Totally understand! I have two kids under 5 and one on the way. If you ever do decide to sell them I will be first in line:)

        Reply

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