Lisette Skirt in Stretch Woven

I made Lisette in Stretch Woven

Lisette (Jalie 3883) pattern description:

Slim-fitting, a high-waist pull-on pencil skirt that sits at the navel with two length options: mini or knee length. A: Skirt with elasticized waist B: Skirt with elasticized waist and flattering angled seaming, perfect for color blocking. C: Skirt with wide waistband. A super quick sewing project, perfect for beginners, an easy way to create a chic and sophisticated look in no time!

Get it here, or stop by Distinctive Sewing Supply booth at the Creativfestival, October 11-13

From the moment I saw this pattern I knew I wanted it. And I don’t even wear skirts anymore. It was the seam detailing that called me, I saw twin needle topstitching! I sewed up my first sample in a stretch ultra suede with not enough stretch. You would have laughed watching me try to shimmy into it, lol!

But check out that top-stitching!

Here’s a link to my original post: Lisette Jalie 3883

Lisette pattern requires medium to heavy-weight knit with good recovery: jersey or interlock knit, ponte, quilted knit, scuba with 40% stretch.

I have a piece of 320 gm Ponte from Distinctive Sewing Supplies in black that’s perfect. I wrapped it around my hips and thought, “NO”. At 64 years old, my love of good food and mediocre wine shows, haha. No tight knits around these hips. You’re welcome.

Stretch wovens are my solution for comfort and good fit, but the ones in my stash only stretch 25%. (4 inches stretches to 5 inches)

Here’s my Solution!

I went up 2 sizes, cut this, and sewed it between breakfast and lunch. For real. And I’m very happy with it. Lisette in Stretch Woven, a winner in my books.