{"id":14082,"date":"2015-01-20T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14082"},"modified":"2022-10-22T11:09:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T15:09:36","slug":"on-safari-skirt-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/on-safari-skirt-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"The On Safari Skirt Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15083 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;A tale of love and loss.&#8221;<\/strong> \u00a0<em>I once owned a skirt. \u00a0I believed it to be the perfect skirt and I wore it everywhere. \u00a0I wore it for years &#8211; we were inseparable. \u00a0It was my most favorite-est ever skirt. \u00a0Then a couple of years ago I noticed it was looking a little thread-bare. The seams were starting to come away. \u00a0It didn't help that despite my best intentions, I seemed to have &#8216;out-grown' it a little and it really didn't fit properly anymore. \u00a0I couldn't give it up though until one day after a particularly fine Sunday Brunch there was a rending sound as it\/we tore apart forever. \u00a0It couldn't handle the stress of our relationship anymore and we parted ways later that afternoon, never to see each other again. \u00a0But I never could forget my best-est ever skirt&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15087 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b.jpg 914w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-150x107.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 914px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 914\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b.jpg 914w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Denim-1-b-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That's why I chose to recreate it &#8211; and the On Safari Skirt pattern is released today. &nbsp;What would you call this style? &nbsp;I've seen it called a cargo skirt or safari skirt but I think I'll just call it the best skirt I've ever had. &nbsp;And now my&nbsp;best-est skirt ever can be yours too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Interesting details on the back with a slanted yoke and panel<\/li><li>Optional belt loops<\/li><li>Lowered waist<\/li><li>Front set-in pockets, the easy way<\/li><li>Flattering fit<\/li><li>Front zipper fly fastening<\/li><li>Optional flat felled seams throughout with top stitching detail<\/li><li>Just above knee length as standard, shorten or lengthen as needed<\/li><li>Sizes 34-50 inch hips<\/li><li>Video tutorial<\/li><li><strong>Pattern rating &#8211; Intermediate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-1510813\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-15108 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"15108\" data-trackid=\"15108\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the On Safari Skirt Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can buy and download this pattern from Payhip. \u00a0Buy the pattern and keep it safely there in your pattern library until you are ready to download and sew.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/safariskirt\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15086 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb.jpg 800w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Stitching-detailb-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This skirt uses a few techniques you'll need to learn if you don't know them already:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a title=\"The Flat Felled Seam Finish\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to sew a flat felled seam<\/a> (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9seUNgCPJx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/\">The Flat Felled Seam Finish<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Flat Felled Seam Finish&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/flat-felled-seam-finish\/embed\/#?secret=pe1P0MXUNk#?secret=9seUNgCPJx\" data-secret=\"9seUNgCPJx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a title=\"How to sew steeply slanted or bias seams\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-steeply-slanted-seams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to sew a slanted seam<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6pIccP4Nxm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-steeply-slanted-seams\/\">How to Sew Steeply Slanted or Bias Seams<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Sew Steeply Slanted or Bias Seams&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-steeply-slanted-seams\/embed\/#?secret=NRlu1pg4tT#?secret=6pIccP4Nxm\" data-secret=\"6pIccP4Nxm\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a title=\"How to sew a fly front zipper\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-fly-front-zipper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to sew a fly front zipper<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"X2aHk3rz9w\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-fly-front-zipper\/\">How To Sew A Fly Front Zipper<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How To Sew A Fly Front Zipper&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-fly-front-zipper\/embed\/#?secret=02dzlU0KyF#?secret=X2aHk3rz9w\" data-secret=\"X2aHk3rz9w\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15088 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b.jpg 744w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-500x437.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-150x131.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 744px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 744\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b.jpg 744w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-500x437.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Side-view-1b-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Me Make One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Warning<\/em> &#8211; I DO rabbit on far too much in this one so there are 2 videos. \u00a0If you know how to sew this type of skirt and its features already, you can skip the videos and just use the step-by-step photo instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"On Safari skirt   part 1\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7AS5sSPesoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"On Safari skirt   part 2\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SIiSmTgcykE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15090 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-500x348.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-150x104.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/452;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2.jpg\" alt=\"safari skirt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-500x348.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pink-small-2-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pattern Tester Versions And Comments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lovely ladies deserve a round of applause for sewing away on this skirt over the Christmas and New Year holidays. &nbsp;We had a tight deadline but they all created great skirts which I'm proud to share with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma<\/strong> &#8211; At first\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I wasn't sure of the back yoke, I would expect the lowest point to be centre back rather than the side seams. I wasn't sure if it would be flattering, but in my choice of fabric it looks great.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I wasn't sure of the back yoke, I would expect the lowest point to be center back rather than the side seams. I wasn't sure if it would be flattering, but actually,<\/span>\u00a0it looks great. I\u00a0 left off the belt loops so I could finish the waistband on the machine and reduce bulk. \u00a0My fabric was stretched<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I wasn't sure of the back yoke, I would expect the lowest point to be centre back rather than the side seams. I wasn't sure if it would be flattering, but in my choice of fabric it looks great.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\"> so I was able to go down a size, but it was easy to fit and alter during the making process by following your instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Emma\" class=\"wp-image-15093 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma.jpg\" alt=\"Emma\" class=\"wp-image-15093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Emma-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Diane<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;Loved the look of this skirt - it was exactly like one I had owned before and that one was very flattering to my figure.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">Loved the look of this skirt &#8211; it was exactly like one I had owned before and that one was very flattering to my figure. &nbsp;(Diane did some very bold decorative top stitching around her pockets and on the belt loops.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"472\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b.jpg\" alt=\"Diane b\" class=\"wp-image-15099 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-500x363.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-150x109.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/472;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b.jpg\" alt=\"Diane b\" class=\"wp-image-15099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-500x363.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Diane-b-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Louise<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I really liked this pattern and will be making another one. I love the way you designed the pocket. Fitting the skirt before cutting for pocket. I am going to remember to have my students to do this on their projects. I did not do the belt loops because I don't wear belts and like to eliminate any extra bulk around my no shape mid-section. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I really liked this pattern and will be making another one soon. I love the way you designed the pocket. Fitting the skirt before cutting for pocket. I am going to remember to have my students to do this on their projects. I did not do the belt loops because I don't wear belts and like to eliminate an<\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I really liked this pattern and will be making another one. I love the way you designed the pocket. Fitting the skirt before cutting for pocket. I am going to remember to have my students to do this on their projects. I did not do the belt loops because I don't wear belts and like to eliminate any extra bulk around my no shape mid-section. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">y extra bulk around my no shape mid-section.<\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I really liked this pattern and will be making another one. I love the way you designed the pocket. Fitting the skirt before cutting for pocket. I am going to remember to have my students to do this on their projects. I did not do the belt loops because I don't wear belts and like to eliminate any extra bulk around my no shape mid-section. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">&nbsp;It is a stretch polka dot poplin. I did mock flat fell seams and used my coverstitch machine to top stitch.&nbsp;(Love the bold polka dot fabric Louise chose for this skirt!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise.jpg\" alt=\"Louise\" class=\"wp-image-15100 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-500x215.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-150x65.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/280;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise.jpg\" alt=\"Louise\" class=\"wp-image-15100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-500x215.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Louise-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Judy<\/strong> <strong>at <a href=\"https:\/\/stoneysews.wordpress.com\/2015\/01\/20\/on-safari-in-denim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stoney Sews<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;This is one of my favorite skirt styles. Thought it looked comfortable to wear and could see how it would work with a lot of different types of fabric. Could see myself making several in different types and weights of fabric. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">This is one of my favorite skirt styles. Thought it looked comfortable to wear and could see how it would work with a lot of different types of fabric. Could see myself making several in different types and weights of fabri<\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;This is one of my favorite skirt styles. Thought it looked comfortable to wear and could see how it would work with a lot of different types of fabric. Could see myself making several in different types and weights of fabric. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">c.\u00a0<\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;This is one of my favorite skirt styles. Thought it looked comfortable to wear and could see how it would work with a lot of different types of fabric. Could see myself making several in different types and weights of fabric. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">\u00a0I used a midweight brushed denim. Am quite excited about this pattern.\u00a0Deby, you've outdone yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy.jpg\" alt=\"Judy\" class=\"wp-image-15101 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-500x414.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-150x124.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/538;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy.jpg\" alt=\"Judy\" class=\"wp-image-15101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-500x414.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Judy-150x124.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Theresa at The DIY Page<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;The idea of doing a fly front zipper scared me at first but it was easy, Deby's directions were very good. I've never done flat fell seams before but they really make the inside of the skirt neat and tidy. \\n\\nI have a similar skirt in a print that I love and now I can make one just like it without having to copy the one I have. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">The idea of doing a fly front zipper scared me at first but it was easy, Deby's directions were very good. I've never done flat fell seams before but they really make the inside of the skirt neat and tidy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a similar skirt in a print that I love and now I can make one just like it without having to copy the one I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linda &nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I love the skirt pattern when I first saw it. Reminds me of my favorite denim skirt that I wear a lot during the summer but better because this one I could adjust it to my size and body shape. I was very eager to try it. I love the top stitching and the back yoke as it makes the skirt looks very professional. A skirt that can easily be dress up or dress down depending on your mood. The waistband looked very comfortable as it is curved to adapt to your body.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I loved the skirt pattern when I first saw it. Reminds me of my favorite denim skirt that I wear a lot during the summer but better because this one I could adjust it to my size and body shape. I was very eager to try it. I love the top stitching and the back yoke as it makes the skirt looks very professional. A skirt that can easily be dress up or dress down depending on your mood. The waistband looked very comfortable as it is curved to adapt to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"385\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b.jpg\" alt=\"Linda b\" class=\"wp-image-15276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-500x296.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-150x89.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/385;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b.jpg\" alt=\"Linda b\" class=\"wp-image-15276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-500x296.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Linda-b-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Jemma <\/strong>&#8211; my skirt&nbsp;is made from a weird kind of lightweight stretch suiting which is probably not the best material to learn how to sew flat felled seams on as it frays like crazy and is next to impossible to press! It has floral pocket linings and inner waist band. &nbsp;&nbsp;I think this is a great pattern! It took a bit&nbsp;of sewing but it is definitely worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b.jpg\" alt=\"Jemma b\" class=\"wp-image-15105 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b.jpg\" alt=\"Jemma b\" class=\"wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Jemma-b-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thank you ladies, I hope you all enjoy your skirts as much as I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1510814\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-15108 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"15108\" data-trackid=\"15108\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small3.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Buy the On Safari Skirt Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can buy and download this pattern from Payhip. \u00a0Buy the pattern and keep it safely there in your pattern library until you are ready to download and sew.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/safariskirt\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;A tale of love and loss.&#8221; 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