Inspiration...Linen Skirt

Still looking for cool and comfortable for summer?  Skirts are always a cool option:

This is the Summer Fling Linen Blend Skirt by Nic & Zoe.  Price tag:  $118.00.  If you want a closer look, head over to Nordstom and do a search.  Check out the skirt and then scroll to the bottom of the page.  There is a "Looks" at there with suggested items to create an outfit.

Back to the skirt, it is bias cut linen/rayon blend with a invisible side zipper. To help with fit, there is shirred elastic at the back waist line.  If you zoom in on the hem, you will see that it has been left unhemmed.  Here's a couple of patterns that will give you a similar look without the back waist shirring:

This is Amy's Skirt pattern by Silhouettes.  It's an a-line skirt with a yoke, front/back seam, back zipper, and lined.  It is a pretty good match for the inspiration photo.  To make it bias, use a ruler and redraw the grain line to a 45 degree.  To remove the front and/or back seam, you will need to duplicate the pattern pieces to create 1 piece for each.  This will create a need for more fabric.  I would not put the lining on the bias.

This is Joyces' Almost Bias Skirt pattern by Silhouettes.  It's an a-line skirt with a yoke, front seam, 3-seams in back, and back zipper.  It might be lined. 

If your interested in the silhouette and knit, this pattern would be good also:

This is the Three-Piece Yoga Skirt pattern by Silhouettes.  This is a pull-on a-line skirt. 

Hope you're inspired to make something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!