Today I thought I would go back to the beginning of my journey sewing clothes to the first item of clothing I made- a Tilly and the Buttons Delphine Skirt. I made this skirt about 2 years ago and it is amazing to think of all the things I have learned since then!
This skirt is so many firsts for me- a first concealed zip, first use of a paper pattern, first following of pattern instructions, and I’m so glad that this is the project I chose to try these things out on! Tilly gives such clear instructions, and Love at First Stitch is an amazing book for a new dressmaker- it explains why you should do something, not just how.
So then, back to the pattern. Delphine is a simple A-line skirt, with a waistband and centre back zip. I added belt loops though I never use them, and the fabric is a corduroy from Trago.
This is such a beginner friendly pattern. There are not too many pattern pieces, and the fit is very forgiving. Provided your waist fits, the rest should be fine. As you can tell from these pictures, it is a lovely skirt for being active in- not too restrictive!
I have made another Delphine since and that one I lined, but even that did not really add too much complexity because Tilly has a lovely tutorial on how to do it on her blog too.
It was just so lovely to be out in the springlike sunshine to take these pictures!
So, if you have been reading, please let me know what sorts of posts you would like to see in the future. I have some more recent makes that I am planning to finish up and photograph soon, and also have a few thoughts on non-finished garment posts that I might share. There are also lots of things in my wardrobe already that could be written up. What would you like to see? Pretty spring dresses? Some of my early makes (some more successful than others). Comment below, and I will look forward to seeing what you think.
Naomi Sews 
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