{"id":47045,"date":"2018-09-28T20:46:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-29T00:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=47045"},"modified":"2018-09-30T22:08:16","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T02:08:16","slug":"midi-skirt-fitting-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/midi-skirt-fitting-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Midi Skirt &#8211; Fitting And Use Of Other Fabrics: Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47084 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-98x150.jpg 98w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1128;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fitting-the-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript>This is the second part of the denim midi skirt pattern. I shared the first part with you last weekend, you can grab the pattern <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/denim-midi-skirt-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> if you haven't yet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9e28Tv1Xd1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/denim-midi-skirt-pattern\/\">Denim Midi Skirt Pattern &#8211; A Skirt For Mid-Seasons: Part 1<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Denim Midi Skirt Pattern &#8211; A Skirt For Mid-Seasons: Part 1&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/denim-midi-skirt-pattern\/embed\/#?secret=3uz4VmPX2Y#?secret=9e28Tv1Xd1\" data-secret=\"9e28Tv1Xd1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Many of you have expressed the intention of making the midi skirt in a fabric different than stretchable denim.\u00a0 This is possible, however, there are a few things I would like to say about using a different fabric than the one I have suggested.<\/p>\n<p>Commercially printed patterns have specific fabric suggestions so that the customer can get the intended result.\u00a0 Often when you change the fabric, there are a few unintended problems that come up, as the pattern was not tested with every potential fabric in mind.\u00a0 This doesn't mean you shouldn't experiment, (it actually can be very useful for your skills) but you have to keep in mind that the pattern was not made for different fabric, and there is the potential for many complications.\u00a0 For this skirt, pay special attention to the slit in the drawing below as this is an area that could be affected.<\/p>\n<h2>The Midi Skirt<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/40-free-plaid-sewing-patterns-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plaid fabrics<\/a>&#8230;\u00a0 When I refer to plaid I am talking about<strong> the print not the type of fabric<\/strong>.\u00a0 When using plaid you need to take into consideration the grain line and the direction of the print.\u00a0 The only piece cut on the grain line on the drawing below is the left side of the split (the smaller piece).\u00a0 If you want to match the rest of the skirt to the left side of the split you will need to cut the rest of the skirt on a bias.\u00a0Therefore you will need at least a 1\/2&#8243; extra for every 1 yard more than the required amount of fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47052 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"326\" height=\"442\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1.jpg 326w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1-111x150.jpg 111w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 326px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 326\/442;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"326\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1.jpg 326w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Skirtwithslit-1-111x150.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/noscript>On the\u00a0drawing below all the pieces are cut on the grain line and matching the lines except of course for the left side of the split.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47055 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47055 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I have used stretched denim and have suggested the use of medium weight twill with 5 to 10% stretch.\u00a0 I recommend this because of the type of waistband we are using.\u00a0 It is wide and ideal for those with a bump around the belly button and love handles.<\/p>\n<h2>What Other Fabrics can be Used if you do not Want a Denim Midi Skirt?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Medium weight Twill with 5% stretch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/widget-5baebf0a832108253df92dec-7948432?target=_top&#038;mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center><strong>Corduroy medium weight\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corduroy is part of the nap fabric group, I have already talked to you lightly about nap fabrics in <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-sewing-with-fur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this tutorial<\/a>. Have a read so you understand how to work with this type of fabrics.<\/p>\n<p><center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/widget-5baec11f0d79ab100faf40a8-7948432?target=_top&#038;mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center><strong>Canvas medium weight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/widget-5baec252832108253df92ea3-7948432?target=_top&#038;mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/center>Any other medium weight fabric that catches your eye or is already in our stash.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Continued from <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/denim-midi-skirt-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 1<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Step Five:\u00a0How to fit your midi skirt<\/h2>\n<p>Sew the left side of the front of the skirt to the rest of the fabric.<\/p>\n<p>Sew the front and back together.\u00a0 It is now time to fit your skirt to your body.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47074 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-500x392.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"392\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-500x392.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2.jpg 577w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/392;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47074 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-500x392.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-500x392.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-2.jpg 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I am going to trust that you have made a muslin.\u00a0 Try the skirt pinning the left side on the front skirt then try it out.<\/p>\n<h2>Fitting Your Midi Skirt<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you need to remember when choosing a pattern is that it is easier to grade up than down.\u00a0 Pick a size close to your hips, because of the slit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waist too large but fits well at the hips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are two possible ways to approach this fitting problem. The lazy way and the more professional way.<\/p>\n<p>The lazy and for those that did not make a muslin; pin the excess of the fabric spacing it evenly.\u00a0 Transfer this marking to the pattern.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47075 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"486\" height=\"417\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7-150x129.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 486px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 486\/417;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47075 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"486\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7.jpg 486w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-7-150x129.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/noscript>The proper way would be to eliminate the excess on the pattern in equal parts on the sides.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47076 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-500x386.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1.jpg 522w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/386;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47076 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-500x386.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-4-1.jpg 522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Waist too tight but hips fit well<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the typical problem for women who are apple shaped or have a small difference between the hips and waist.\u00a0 This is easy to adjust. Use the space of the seam allowance and the darts on the back to give yourself wearing ease.\u00a0 You can eliminate the darts completely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47077 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-500x338.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8.jpg 661w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/338;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47077 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-500x338.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-8.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raising or lowering the slit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As it is the slit will let about 2&#8243; above your knee to show if this is too much for you.\u00a0 Slide the left side front piece to the right making sure the side seam and the bottom line never changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47078 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"236\" height=\"443\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9.jpg 236w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9-80x150.jpg 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 236px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 236\/443;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47078 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"236\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9.jpg 236w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-9-80x150.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/noscript>Trace the new pattern piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47079 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"308\" height=\"408\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10.jpg 308w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10-113x150.jpg 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 308px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 308\/408;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"308\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10.jpg 308w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-10-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/noscript>Do the exact opposite if you want to show more leg.<\/p>\n<p>Need the skirt a bit longer.\u00a0 For the ladies that are 5'8&#8243; or more.\u00a0 Many of you who read this blog are indeed very tall and your requirements are the complete opposite of mine, (I am\u00a0 5'1&#8243; or 155cm).<\/p>\n<p>I have touched on the subject before in another sew along tutorial for the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Pleated Skirt<\/a>.\u00a0 Please have a look at the tutorial for more detailed instructions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bs7ywADbdU\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/\">Altering the Easy Pleated Skirt pattern.  How to increase or decrease the waistline: Part 4<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Altering the Easy Pleated Skirt pattern.  How to increase or decrease the waistline: Part 4&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/increase-decrease-waist-easy-pleated-skirt\/embed\/#?secret=JCmOZjDXvJ#?secret=bs7ywADbdU\" data-secret=\"bs7ywADbdU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sew the front and back together, use the serger to clean the seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Using the pattern mark the placement of the pocket.\u00a0 This is a patch pocket.\u00a0 Sew the pocket on the side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47032 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg.jpg 608w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/326;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47032 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/a2jpg.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/unlined-patch-pocket-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attach the patch pocket<\/a> using the following tutorial.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"W2Wk4K5PGO\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/unlined-patch-pocket-tutorial\/\">Unlined patch pocket tutorial &#8211; how to make the perfect pocket<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Unlined patch pocket tutorial &#8211; how to make the perfect pocket&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/unlined-patch-pocket-tutorial\/embed\/#?secret=nZrkPcc65m#?secret=W2Wk4K5PGO\" data-secret=\"W2Wk4K5PGO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I forgot to mark the amount you need to fold the pocket, I am adding this to the drawing below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47042 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"458\" height=\"332\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket.jpg 458w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket-150x109.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 458px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 458\/332;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47042 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket.jpg\" alt=\"midi skirt\" width=\"458\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket.jpg 458w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pocket-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This is the end of Part 2.\u00a0 Join me in the next article when we will be finishing this skirt.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time, keep your scissors sharp and happy sewing!<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; 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