This, my dears, is the skirt of my dreams. And it could be of yours too….
McCall’s M6931 is deceptively simple: it’s a pleated *and* elasticated waistband skirt, with two length options (though obviously you could adjust it to whatever you wanted!). The benefit of the pleats and elasticated combo is that you get a nice amount of fullness in the skirt without crazy gathering at the waist thanks to the pleats. It’s a perfect way to use bold or special fabrics, because of the simple lines, and the fact it’s very hard to mess up!
Also, did I mention it’s absurdly comfortable? It really is. It’s hard to go back to real waistbands after this baby. The pattern goes up to XXL which is size 26 – however, there’s tons of ease in here, so I think it would fit people comfortably up to a 30.
I’ve made it 3 times so far, and already have another 2 in the works.
The original was my cloudy day skirt, made with cotton voile.
Next up, an amazing Marc Jacobs silk twill number:
And my latest: a crazy flamingo crepe de chine:
Curvy Rating: 5 out of 5 Great size range, super comfortable, easy and quick make!
Do you think this would work with a quilting weight cotton woven? I have some that is so pretty! But I’m worried it might be heavy. It looks that you used lighter fabrics on yours. And they look great! (:
i have a delightful tropical print rayon challis, and i am ready to go, except for the fact i’m uncertain how to cut it! My waist measurement puts me in XXL, while my hip measurement puts me in XL. Do i cut the waist at XXL and decrease to an XL at the hip, or do i make everything XXL for an extra swooshy skirt? Thoughts? Opinions?
hi L! This skirt is super flexible thanks to the elastic waistband, so if I were you I’d make the XL size, and I”m sure it will be fine.
For an a-line skirt like this, you definitely want to fit your waist. My preference is for wonderfully swooshy skirts, so I’d advise just cutting a XXL all the way down.
What a great pattern for so many pretty skirt.
I tried this from a sheer with a slippery lining, and it was a disaster! I couldn’t keep track of what piece I was cutting out of what, and couldn’t ever get the hem right. I should try it again from a voile or even a rayon.
You are giving me the courage to try to make one. Is this a good first skirt? I have never done one before. Only hand sewing.
I think this would be OK as a first skirt! There are *slightly* simpler skirts available (like the Sewaholic Rae) but this is fairly straightforward too. I’d recommend making it from a cotton so it’s not too slippery.
Do you have a link to the pattern specs or the schematic, tech drawings?
Here’s the pattern:
http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6931-products-48277.php?page_id=113&search_control=display&list=search
Thanks– I can’t tell from the drawings, but how many pleats are there? It looks a blend of pleat and gathers.
Oh the flamingos! How fun is that!
Yeah, I think I’m going to have to add this pattern to my list!
All are so pretty, but my favorite is the flamingo creation.
Jenny, your skirts are superb! They go great with your body type. I’m wondering how they would look on me. One day I will try this pattern. 🙂
Thanks for posting!
I love the beautiful fabric choices you made! Great job! I’m putting this pattern on my list. 🙂
I think this might be the perfect Maxi skirt for me. Also knee length too, since I make mostly gathered skirts, I like that this one is gored though…
Love the flamingo skirt!