After cutting flannel for the boys’ pajamas, I had a few yards of this green plaid left. It was exactly enough for a tiered maxi skirt and the perfect fabric for Winter lounge wear. It’s Slytherin House colors, and it matches DH’s jammies, too!
There wasn’t enough fabric for in-seam side pockets, so I made an attempt at patch pockets. First try was a bust - placed too low to be useful - and so I picked out the stitches. Second try is higher than I prefer, but I was not going to be attempting to stitch over the gathered fabric. I did not like how the opening of the pockets gaped, so I added a strip of elastic to the top edge of the pockets. Not the most elegant fix, but very functional.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this skirt. It’s so warm - even without leggings on underneath, it was very, very warm. It’s a full-length maxi, and I usually wear my skirts midi-to-ballet length…I may go back and shorten it a few inches if it bugs me.
What a great use for the extra flannel. I love it. My younger punk/goth self would have loved wearing that with a black top, black moto jacket, and Doc Martin’s. Oh, and lots of black eyeliner. My today self (much less young ) would wear it with a sweat shirt and sneakers.
I love the styling ideas, @J-squared! I might actually be able to fit back into my leather jacket now, and that would be so cute! It’s one of those pieces that I couldn’t bear to get rid of, even after I gained weight, just the perfect jacket. Even had half-zip sleeves. But, pairing it with a sweater/sweatshirt is probably the best combo for HP marathons and doing laundry.
) would wear it with a sweat shirt and sneakers.
But, it’s safe in my closet. (It’s too cold for it right now, anyway. It’s a Spring/Fall weight.)