I love a good high-low skirt, they’re flattering and funky which is me to a T. I have a flair for the dramatic and I’ve been drooling over the MET’s newest costume gallery, Heavenly Bodies, so I decided to recreate the Iris ensemble with one of Mood’s ecclesiastical fabrics!
Spinning
This skirt is the absolute definition of drama, and I’ll be wearing to every fancy function I have, from weddings to my birthday, and probably to the Heavenly Bodies exhibit, too!
Close Ups
Fabrics & Materials
- 8 yards Red and Metallic Gold Medallion Jacquard
- 1 Red 9″ Invisible Zipper
- 1 Primary Red 500m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- 1 yard Black Weft Fusible Interfacing
- MDF030 – The Iris Ensemble Sewing Pattern (free download below & directions here!)
Fun on the Fountain
The ecclesiastical fabrics are so easy to work with and despite their metallic threads, it isn’t itchy at all. I also totally love the pockets, which makes carrying a cell phone and lipstick so much easier. Both the face and wrong side are absolutely beautiful, I’m wishing I could make this skirt reversible.
So Regal
Ecclesiastical fabric has been popping up all over the runway, especially at Dolce & Gabbana, who featured them heavily in their Fall 2018 line. This fabric and the rest of the ecclesiastical fabrics would look absolutely stunning as the Inula pant on Mood Sewciety, or as an Alice + Olivia style bomber jacket, lined with gold satin.
Walking Along
This fabric is super lovely, and I’m hoping to make a matching crop top to take this skirt to the next level. This pattern can be dressed down when made with a cotton sateen, preferably one from Mood’s beautiful exclusive collections!
I was made for this skirt and it was made for me
What fabric would you use for this fabulous skirt? Let me know in the comments!
12 comments
lovely skirt but sadly the pattern only goes to a size 22. But it is nice and that fabric is pretty. Never seen anything like it in New Zealand.
Deborah, you can get a book on adjustments or the specific one I got online “Sewing for Plus Sizes; Creating Clothes that Fit & Flatter” by Barbara Deckert. It’s 22 US dollars new and down to just $2 used. Deckert does a whole chapter on how to size up smaller patterns using only a few measurements, rulers, tape and extra tissue paper, but her book clearly explains all the problems with so-called ‘standard’ plus sizing and how to fix and personalize them before you cut, much less sew. She’s a professional sewist who specializes in ‘plus’ sizes, so her experience is vast.
Good luck!
Thank you I needed that information.
love this skirt and the way you wear it!!! you are an inspiration!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the post!
Love your style and inspiration.
I am adapting this for the skirt portion of a wedding dress. I’m doing three layers of the 720 circle in organza with horsehair braid and a faced hem. I might be over my head on this one! Hoping for the best.
Good Luck, I can’t wait to see how it turns out, that sounds beautiful!
Hi Molly,
Quick question for you….I need a larger size (22) and I’m making the skirt a pull on, with a flat front waist and back elastic instead of using a zipper. How would you lay out the pattern to accomodate?
Elsa,
How did you dress turn out? Did you adapt the skirt or go with something else? Would love to see a picture.
This is beautiful. What might I pair it with top wise to make it for a high school dance if I were to make it in black or a midnight blue?
not the creator but i do have some experience with designing formal outfits, but either a simple slinky silver top (maybe off the shoulder) or a fitted black long sleeve blouse might be nice. I’d keep the jewellery simple with some crystals and some comfy heels (if such a thing exists 🙂 ) so as to let the skirt be the statement. hope this helps for when school dances come back 🙂
-Caroline