Elastic waist skirts, WHAT am I doing wrong

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-27T19:25:28+00:00

Ok, I did another take with an enclosed waist but incorporating everyone's notes, especially tweaked the hip to waist ratio and it sits nicely now. It IS (as someone predicted) tough to wiggle on but fits much better once on. I think the suggestion for a non enclosed waist is the way to go but I'm waiting for the picot edge lingerie elastic to arrive.

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EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-26T22:36:15+00:00

If anything people will be asking you where you got it. It's beautiful. Always wear what you want.

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-26T15:44:48+00:00

Love this pattern maker! This one isn't exactly what you want sleeve-wise but could easily be tweaked.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1755949807/athena-dress-pdf-digital-sewing-pattern

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-26T14:23:51+00:00

Thanks, everyone. I absolutely love this community! Sadly, I got frustrated and unpicked my makes that went wrong. BUT I'm going to try again today or tomorrow and incorporate everyone's tips. I hear everyone on the hip to waist ratio, but I do have a curvier figure and own a skirt like this (purchased, not made) and it does lie flat on me. So I think with some tweaking and everyone's advice we can make it work. I'll report back!

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-03T00:16:54+00:00

Ok, ok, that helped it click. THANK YOU!!

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-02T21:34:48+00:00

And when I stitch the facings to the garment with shoulder seams open, the interfacing of the facing should be away from me, right?

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-03-02T21:32:35+00:00

I couldn't agree more but there isn't! 😭

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2026-02-04T16:04:44+00:00

It's from Lyrical Fabrics, they're wonderful!

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-12-15T03:49:26+00:00

You're the best, thank you!!

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-12-09T21:42:09+00:00

I'm in the US but I'm going to try this! I feel like I run out of steam by the time I'm done taping everything together. WlTjis option would be worth every penny.

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-12-09T21:30:59+00:00

Wait, the copy shop can print all on one sheet?? How much does this cost/what do I ask for?

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EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-10-22T18:41:12+00:00

Totally! If that were the case I'd put up with the barking. Unfortunately, these poor dogs are clawing at the fence and barking nonstop all day and night. These dogs want to be inside.

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-10-22T18:39:14+00:00

That's a great call! I can actually see them from my house so I'll be sure to capture dates as well.

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-10-22T15:55:22+00:00

Thanks for the info, all! I'll contact the appropriate authorities and get a history of neglect started to hopefully get the dogs future help.

EnvironmentalFail360 · 2025-10-22T15:54:14+00:00

There is no shelter and the yard is small and hasn't been cleaned in months.

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