You know I’m obsessed with Megan Nielsen patterns. Maybe because she’s my favorite client, or maybe because she makes kick-trash patterns that are modern, simple and on-trend. Maybe both.
I tested out her cascade skirt pattern months ago, and I’ve been so anxious to share it with you. Now that her collection is released, I want to show it off!! I made it out of a purple heather knit (this will be the pantone of the year next year, I’m convinced), and I LOVE the drape, texture and fit.
I was a little hesitant to try a wrap skirt pattern, but I loved the technical drawing so much I couldn’t resist.
See, one of the first skirts I ever made was a wrap floral skirt, with the help of my mom. I liked it and hated it. Any time a gust of wind came, there my panties were to say hello. And I live in a fairly windy spot, on top of a mountain. I didn’t want to go to the trouble of making an awesome skirt that I could only wear on “special” (aka non-windy) occasions. But I did it anyway.
I’m glad I used a soft jersey here, the jersey tends to stick to itself to conceal not-cute mom undies.
I totes feel like a salsa dancer or something in this skirt.
I wore just about this exact outfit at Alt Summit earlier this year (minus the shoes and plus a blazer). I felt so fancy and comfortable at the same time.
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this is way way too awesome!! i was really excited when you said you’d made it in jersey and was dying to see it styled up!! I LOVE It!! i think i need a jersey version too. And yeah, i’ll support your assertion that this should be the Pantone colour next year, its awesome.
Thanks again for helping test – you really are the best!!!
hugs! xoxo
That’s gorgeous!! It does look very much like something a dancer — salsa, ballet, whatever — would wear! And I love the color, and your sandals!
Gah! You are totally converting me to the mullet hem. Maybe I just like a jersey mullet? ;) Super cute and love that floral aqua print.
You are so beautiful! You look sincerely happy. I hope Felix’s solution really works. I Just talked with Camille yesterday and she’ll be in town the end of May, so let’s get together, okay? Her brother is getting married in the Draper Temple–isn’t that great? I hope you’ll be available!
I love this skirt! I have never worn a high lo hemline, but you make it look so easy to pull off! This really tempts me to buy the Megan Nielsen pattern.
WOW! This is awesome. Love it in the solid jersey, it looks like a dream to wear.
This skirt is brilliant. Great balance of fabric and shape. A d can we talk about the top? Having a massive crush on that sweet fabric!
x Elena @ Randomly Happy
Yes! I am rooting for purple as the Pantone color of the year next year (remember my purple room? haha)
This skirt looks awesome, and as always, that shirt is gorgeous. I need to buy a pattern from Megan.
Gorgeous! This looks so lovely on you! I love this in jersey!
Megan does make some kick ass patterns doesn’t she? You look great in this skirt!
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This is beautiful! I just finished a woven version, but really want to make a jersey version next! Did you size down or do anything else differently to accommodate for the stretch?
Awesome skirt! I am going to make one too, first in cotton, but seeing this one definetely makes me want to make a jersey one aswell!
Do you have a pattern for this?
Beautiful skirt, do you have a pattern, please?
Thank you! I used Megan Nielsen’s Cascade wrap pattern. It’s a fabulous pattern:
http://megannielsen.com/collections/bottoms/products/cascade-skirt-sewing-pattern