Zlata skirt pattern has five box pleats on both front and back panels, that give it a nice volume. It is essential to pick the right kind of fabric for this skirt, the fabric that will hold the structure of the pleats and give your skirt some body. Also, it's important to choose a fabric that will feature the best on the skirt, once it's sewed.
Fabric recommendations
Zlata skirt requires a firm fabric that doesn't drape too much, which has some structure to it and that is woven not knitted. When selecting fabrics for your Zlata skirt think of the following fabrics: stiff cotton, twill, denim, corduroy linen, shantung silk, taffeta, tweed, suiting, and similar fabrics. Avoid light and drapey fabrics.
Fabric print recommendations
Zlata skirt pattern is suitable for both plain and printed fabrics, it's also a great pattern for color blocking and print blocking.
If you're thinking of making the skirt in printed fabric, my recommendation is to choose those with floral, paisley or abstract prints, with no defined shapes that need to be matched.
The pattern is not suitable for striped or plaid fabrics. You see, the hemline of the skirt has a curved shape and the pleats are laid on an angle, meaning that the pleats would "break" and shift all the horizontal and vertical stripes of the fabric, and the skirt would not have a smooth flow of the pattern. Of course, if you like this effect, discard my advice and follow your own style preferences.
Styling suggestions
Zlata skirt pattern can be styled in various ways. You can combine fabrics in contrasting colors and prints, and here are some of the suggestions that might inspire you.
Combine plain and printed fabrics.
With a slight pattern alteration you can get this nautical skirt.
Or you can make an ombre skirt, by using fabrics in a palette of different shades of the same color. Also you can put all your fabric remnants to a good use by making a colorful skirt with this pattern variation. The remnants should be at least 1.4 m wide and 0.5 m long.
I found on the internet several interesting skirts you can make using the Zlata pattern:
Along with these suggestions, you can trim your skirt using the piping, sew on ribbons, by making a tie belt in a matching or contrasting color, etc.
Along with the skirt, you can make a tulle underskirt that can be a bit longer than the over skirt and with rich voluminous ruffles that would give the skirt some additional volume. The styling options are endless!
And for the very end, a giveaway!
I have a nice surprise for you. You see, few days ago I received a parcel from Sew News where instead of a usual copy I found four copies of the magazine! I guess I got one of them for each of my garments that were featured in this issue - two dresses, a blouse and a jacket. I really don't need more than one copy of the magazine, so I'll give away the remaining three. Post a comment to this post to apply for the magazine, and I'll announce the winners next Monday, on March the 10th.
Zlata Sewalong
- #1 Fabric recommendations
- #2 Print the pattern
- #3 Fitting alterations - grading the pattern
- #4 Fitting alterations for protruding rear
- #5 Cut the fabric
- #6 Sew the belt loops
- #7 Pleat the skirt
- #8 Sew the pockets
- #9 Assemble the skirt
- #10 Sew an invisible zipper
- #11 Sew a lapped zipper
- #12 Assemble the lining
- #13 Sew the button closure
- #14 Hem the skirt, method 1
- #15 Hem the skirt, method 2
- #16 Hem the skirt, method 3
- #17 Pattern alterations for various styles
How to buy the pattern
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Zlata skirt pattern costs $11.98,and it can be bought via my Etsy shop.
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When making a purchase order, select "Other" in the payment options. I have to manually issue an invoice for you, via 2Checkout system. The invoice contains a link where you can complete the purchase - it's a page on 2Checkout's website. Once you fill in your billing information, you can chose to pay either by using PayPal account or your credit card. You don't have to register to 2checkout and you won't be charged any additional fees. It's simple, fast and secure. Once the payment is completed, I will enable the pattern download on my Etsy store. I monitor the state of my Etsy store several times a day, and I get instant emails whenever any change is made, so the purchase is usually completed within the same day. Sometimes, due to my daily duties and a time zone differences, it takes more than a day to complete the purchase.
For any additional information about the pattern or the purchase, feel free to email me at: anajan.stepalica [at] gmail [dot] com.
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- Zlata skirt pattern - the lining pattern
- Zlata skirt - testing the pattern, part 1
- Zlata skirt - testing the pattern, part 2
- Zlata skirt - testing the pattern, part 3
- Zlata skirt - testing the pattern, part 4
