Vogue 8425 - The High-Waisted Skirt

Project Details
Pattern: Vogue 8425, View C
Fabric: polyester crepe
Notions: 12" zipper; four 5/8" buttons; hook & eye

Descriptions: High waisted, below mid-knee semi-fitted skirts have back zipper and front band has button closing.

This skirt is so easy and that's how Vogue Patterns has it rated. I literally sewed this skirt in a few hours. I love the princess seam construction and the back vent which helps a lot for walking... especially when you have a long stride as I do. This is #8 on my trends list. At first, I'm sure you remember, I was a little apprehensive about this trend... whether or not it was for me. Even though I have hips, I've never had a problem with straight-styled, pencil skirts as long as they were the "right size". I think this one turned out pretty well. I followed the instructions and the only thing I did differently was to add boning to the waistband. I did this by creating casings in the seam allowances and sliding the pieces in there. I feel that the boning allowed the waistband to keep it's shape and structure. So, if you want try this trend out, I would recommend this to those that have longer torsos. If it wasn't the fact that I am as tall as I am, and have plenty of torso, this skirt could have easily stopped level with my bra band.

Comments and faves

  1. Danvillegirl (69 months ago | reply)

    As always another great garment. Girl, you can wear anything and it looks good on you. I am so jealous.

  2. flyngduch@sbcglobal.net (67 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous
    do you have a kickpleat in back?

  3. Erica Bunker (67 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for the compliments.

    Yes! It does have a kick pleat.

  4. flyngduch@sbcglobal.net (64 months ago | reply)

    HI ERICA
    YOUR SKIRT PIX ARE GREAT!!
    I AM GLAD YOUR BLACK SKIRT HAS KICKPLEAT ( IS IT LARGER OR SMALLER AND INVERTED)
    YOUR OTHER SKIRT NO DOUBT HAVE KICKPEATS ALSO?>
    DO YOU WEAR KHAKI OR GABERDINE LIKE SUIT SKIRTS AT ALL?
    I ALTER MANY SKIRTS FOR MY CLIENTS, AND I DO PREFER AN EASY WALKING KICKPLEAT RATHER THAN A SLIT..
    INVERTED/VENTED/SMALL (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SEW DART ON TOP FOR EAYS WORRYFREE WALIING SO IT DOESNT TEAR AT TOP)
    KICKPLEATS ARE CLASSY AND GO WITH YOU A CLASSY LADY
    PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST FOR NEW PIX PLEASE
    THANKS
    FLORIENNE

  5. camelliagrower (62 months ago | reply)

    Hi there. I wrote this pattern down. I have a little bit of a long torso.

  6. ?4 (60 months ago | reply)

    This is a true classic from the 1940's and through all time.

    You style beautifully in whatever you wear.

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  8. pinkys4ever (57 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pencil Skirt Perfection, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    You are perfectly
    Penciled In grey

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  10. zyklonthom [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Girls in button up shirts, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

  11. freightduch (41 months ago | reply)

    still my favoritie picture
    you would look great in in pinstrip skirt suit with slingbacks
    anytime?????

  12. BCBG & classique (27 months ago | reply)

    Madam,
    You're extremly elegant and smart...
    Very beautiful style

  13. This photo was invited and added to the Dress For Success group.

  14. Erica Bunker (27 months ago | reply)

    Thank you!

  15. BCBG & classique (27 months ago | reply)

    Do you wear very often classic sirt and blouse ?

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