Today I've got my tester version of one of the latest patterns from Tilly and the Buttons, the Ness skirt... and a giveaway, too!
Tilly describes the Ness skirt as "a classic fly front skirt that looks great in denim, corduroy, jacquard and more!"
Ness has a fitted shape and can be made as a mini or a below-the-knee skirt with
center front split. The shaped waistband sits on the natural waist and it has a curved back yoke, seams in center front and back, zip fly, belt loops and jean-style pockets.
My tester version originally started as a size 8, but ultimately I took it to a size 7 on the side seams because my denim is quite stretchy and my measurements put me between the two sizes.
Fit-wise, I could probably use a full belly adjustment, but eh, I'll probably cover the top part with a shirt or sweater most of the time! Next time I might also take in the center back seam a little bit below the bum so it hugs in there, rather than hanging straight down off my butt.
Fit-wise, I could probably use a full belly adjustment, but eh, I'll probably cover the top part with a shirt or sweater most of the time! Next time I might also take in the center back seam a little bit below the bum so it hugs in there, rather than hanging straight down off my butt.
The denim I used is black stretch denim left over from my Birkin Flares from many years ago. It made have had too much stretch for this pattern, but it still worked out ok!
I skipped the back pockets and belt loops for a sleek look.
I think the skirt is really cute! I love the front slit, in particular, and think the Ness will be pretty awesome addition to my handmade wardrobe.
Love the skirt, I think the shaped waistband sounds like a good idea and I like that you left off the pockets and the beltloops.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt! The shaped waistband saves me the work of shaping it myself.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt. I'm revisiting sewing after many many years and think this might be the pattern to start with.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt looks good! My favourite TATB pattern is the Seren dress.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Megan dress from Love at first stitch. The Ness skirt looks great to though!
ReplyDeleteLike the Ness skirt so much, clean lines, I too love the slit in front, great add to any wardrobe. Would look super cute with Coco top I made.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt for fall. I like the Arielle skirt also.
ReplyDeleteSo sleek and pretty. My favorite of their patterns is still the Arielle with it's off center buttons. Fit wise, I wonder how they compare.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love your fashion sense.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt, I would love to try it in corduroy.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt looks very nice on you.
ReplyDeleteCute make! I like the centre split detail :)
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt the Nora to looks good too but my favourite pattern has to be the Coco
ReplyDeleteNever tried a Tilly pattern before.
ReplyDeleteI love the Cleo and think I might love this one too!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Zadie dress. I love your skirt and I think it will be great in corduroy!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big skirt person but could see myself wearing this with dark tights and sweaters for winter. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I haven't sewn one yet, my favorite Tilly pattern is the Zadie dress. I really like the Ness skirt, too, especially the front bottom split and the back yoke. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteReally cute skirt!I have only sewn the Arielle (for my sister) but have been wanting to try it for myself.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wardrobe workhorse. My favorite TATB is Coco.
ReplyDeleteI like Tilly's knit patterns from her book, but this skirt pattern may have to make its way into my pattern queue. I like the idea of a shaped waistband, too.
ReplyDeleteI really like the hoodie sweatshirt from her knits book.
ReplyDeleteSeeing it in pinwheel corduroy...
ReplyDeleteI love both Tilly's new patterns .... but my 'to do' list is getting longer by the day! Is there a point where the number of unmade patterns becomes totally unacceptable??
ReplyDeleteThe skirt looks great on you! I like the curved waistband and fly front. I have leftover black denim that would be perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pattern and the skirt looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI just saw that I needed to tell you my favorite T&B pattern for the giveaway. It's the Coco top and dress.
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt. My favorite T&B pattern is the Arielle skirt.
ReplyDeleteI don’t have a favourite Tilly and the buttons pattern as I haven’t used one yet but I would love to try this skirt
ReplyDeleteLoving the skirt and it would be nice to try ... FIESTA :)
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is gorgeous! It looks perfect in denim.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice skirt. Natural waist and knee length = winner for me
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to try this pattern!
ReplyDeleteLove it, very stylish!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried a Tilly and the buttons pattern before, but the zadie dress and this skirt look pretty great.
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt and the details are perfect for the casual skirt.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty timeless skirt and I bought the pattern yesterday! Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour skirt looks really fashionable and my favorite pattern by Tilly is the coco shirt. I've made several for myself and my daughter.
ReplyDeleteThis skirt looks great! I'd love to try that pattern.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Tilly and the Buttons pattern is the Stevie tunic. But this one might take that award next.
ReplyDeleteit has been the coco top! But the Ness looks amazing (really love yours and how you talk about fit... thanks! It helps when i'm making my adjustments!)
ReplyDeleteThank You for the giveaway, I really like the skirt.
ReplyDeleteI really like this new Ness skirt pattern.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a pattern like this. I really like your version. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt...seems to be an easy sew.
ReplyDeleteThis skirt looks great on you, Meg!
ReplyDeleteI love the Zadie dress, but also love your Ness skirt! I may have to get some black denim to make a similar one!
ReplyDeleteI've never made a Tilly pattern, but I love the look of the seren.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try the cleo or the coco patterns.
ReplyDeleteI totally love the Etta dress. So sleek, so vintage-y!
ReplyDeleteI'm a major Agnes Top fan :) Those puffed sleeves - I'm currently obsessed with them.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt
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