Brumby #1 was made with version 3 in a size small with the exposed zipper. It is an easy, breezy skirt and I have worn it quite a bit in warmer weather. This is a good beginner pattern, since there isn't much fitting involved. You just have to make sure you get the waistband fitted to your comfort and you are good to go. I don't normally like gathers at my waist but these gathers are just enough to give a fit and flare effect and not be over the top pouffy.
I obviously had to make the other versions with the HUGE pockets as well. This is version 1 in polka dot Chambray from Robert Kauffman. This fabric is more structured and definitely helps show off those awesome pockets. Being a bit heavier weight than the rayon, it works well in this less gathered version. I cut this version between an XS and S and the fit is just right.
I paired it here with my first attempt at the Tilly and The Buttons Agnes Top. This fabric is a bit juvenile but I just adored the print and color scheme. It is literally from the kids section at Joann. The knit itself is 100% cotton with very little stretch and recovery, not the best choice for such a fitted top. I definitely have plans to use this pattern again and I want one of those pouffy, gathered sleeve versions for sure. How fun is that?! Overall, this combo is more girly and dressier than I would normally wear. For some reason this is just they way I pictured styling both of these pieces. I am totally enjoying finding my style through creating my own wardrobe. Sewing for myself allows me to play with different looks and find out what I am truly drawn to and comfortable in. While I do like this entire outfit, it isn't the overall vibe I am going for these days. I think separately both pieces will have a place in my wardrobe, and I see the skirt already getting lots of wear.
Megan Nielsen has an exposed zipper tutorial that can be used for this skirt or an exposed zipper application. I was a bit confused on this insertion and had to end up making the waistband shorter in order for the zipper to end right at the top of it. Somehow I had made it work fine with my first version last Fall so I am not sure where I went wrong this time.
FYI, this version is pretty short, at least for me and I'm only five foot four. I didn't want to turn it up twice to hem, so I used bias tape on the hem line to give it a tiny bit more length. It turned out to be just right, but heads up if you don't want a mini version you may need to add a bit of length.
I am currently working on my third Brumby skirt. I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of this pattern. I have another one planned as well. Perhaps I am a bit obsessed. I just love that using different fabrics, trims, treatments, etc can create so many different looks with one pattern.
2 comments:
These are both such lovely skirts! The fit looks great on them both and they really suit you. I love your rayon challis version and really will need to try version 3 as so far I've made 3 Brumby's, all version 1. Safe to say it's one of my favourite patterns too! have you had any issue with the zip coming undone on the rayon version? I've found that the zip on the version I made in more floaty fabric has a tendency to unzip so I'm going to have to add a hook & eye, which I don't like using. I wondered if it was related to the fabric, or whether it's because there's a small gap at the top as the zip doesn't quite reach. That top you've made is lovely too. I've just discovered your blog so I'm enjoying have a look through your posts!
Thank you Kathryn! I'll go take a look at your Brumbys next. Glad I'm not the only one obsessed with this pattern. I wasn't worried about the zipper and haven't had any issues yet but you are the second person who asked about that so now I'm paranoid! lol I really don't want my zipper coming down in public. I'm getting ready to try the Flint pants now, I suppose I'm a Megan Nielsen fan girl.
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