Next up in my list of sewing accomplishments is this knit wrap skirt by Vogue, 8711.

The lines are interesting and the pieced yokes are flattering.

I could not find the finished garment measurements anywhere on the pattern, envelope or online, so I resorted to pinning together the tissue pieces and measuring.  I realized that the size I would need was nowhere near what I had in this envelope.

To add the width I needed to get my hip measurement plus 2 inches ease, I taped in strips of paper along the center front and center back. I lightened it up quite a bit here so you can see the design lines on the navy blue fabric.

My finished results are somewhat less than spectacular.  It looks kinda loose and sloppy and doesn’t have that nice curve-hugging fit.

I realize now that since this is a knit and a closely fitted garment, I probably should have not added in any ease; maybe even had a bit of negative ease.

Ah well, at least this fabric was only $1 a yard and was meant for testing.  🙂

Vogue 8711 Pattern Review

Pattern Description: Fitted, above mid-knee or mid-calf length, mock wrap skirts.

Pattern Sizing: 8-12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except mine was too big.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, it looks complicated but goes together easily.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I always hate having to cut out pieces in the flat. The two largest pieces in this garment had to be cut in the flat, and at a weird angle.

I’m not loving the look of the elastic waist in this skirt, either.

Fabric Used: A cotton-poly knit blend.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had to pin together the pattern pieces to find the finished garment measurements, since that info wasn’t available. I pieced in strips of paper to make it my hip measurement plus 2 inches ease.

I realize now that adding the ease was a mistake. I’ll remove 2-3 inches from the width if I make this again.

After adding the elastic I stitched the waistband along the lines of the side seams to keep it from twisting. Before I did that I scooched the excess fullness in the waist to the back to make for a smoother front waistline.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I’d like to make it again, as it would be nice to see how it looks with a good fit.

I would recommend it to others, as it goes together easily.

Conclusion: A flattering skirt with interesting design lines.

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