Skirts winter – Plum Velvet
Plum 3 has different panels than Plum 1 & 2. The cummerbund thicker traditional lower seam is avoided by machining layers over one wool cummerbund layer only. Make cummerbund with lining the same as Plum 1 & 2. Lay on flat surface and cut assorted fabric panels with tops wider than necessary, to be gathered behind cummerbund. Start with length required at front, then arrange side panels to be long enough, but can be different angles at base, depending on fabric available. (Panels are longer at skirt sides, due to angle of cummerbund centre front to side). After joining panels, and gathering tops by hand, PRESS well to size to fit into cummerbund, then place between outer cummerbund and inner cummerbund lining. Hang on dummy or model to cut hem appropriately to style. ‘Handkerchief ‘points are worth considering for some panels. See making below for adding frill to cummerbund. Plum 3 has side buttoning instead of zip (see photos in above slider gallery). A frill is added for buttonholes, to avoid cutting wool thicknesses. Adjustable sizing is possible by placing buttons either on seam edge or half inch-one inch further towards back than the exact side.
