So following on from explanation of my inspirations last time which would have made a single post overlong, it’s time to see what I did with the skirt of many curved edges, that is the Meringue skirt.
This Meringue is such a pretty style that I wanted to mix it up a bit & use a masculine pin stripe with the very feminine hem detail. I’d bought some wonderful wool pinstripe, a very dark navy, from my local fabric shop last year. This fabric was a bit more expensive than my usual cheapness & I wanted to do it justice.
And do it justice I did (in terms of reworking bits that didn’t cut the mustard first time around.) Yes, I actually unpicked the finished waistband, replete with buttonhole & button sewn on to correct the hem & the waistband seam that slightly missed the straight edge of the pinstripe. But I am not expecting any praise for this, don’t get me wrong. It’s the kind of thing any decent sewster covers off every make. I am just usually lazy!
This was my first make using Barbarella. She is stellar. She is already saving my sewniverse. The fit on this skirt is perfect & it if it wasn’t for her I think I would have really struggled to get the lined hem right.
I plan to follow up this post with a post devoted to lining this skirt as I found it quite a challenge & think it deserves discussion. This post will be purely a show & tell. But Barbs, I LOVE YOU!!!! You are my valentine 
Look, it’s got a satiny cerise lining – coo!! Do you like the vintage button?
It slightly peeks out at the hemline in a slightly flirty (tarty?!) way…
I wore it to a Senior Board meeting at work (in a supportive role, I am really not an important work person) & inside I trilled to think I was unconventionalising my pinstripes. The conversation might have been *very important & strategic* but I was wearing a secret bird of paradise.
And this is the waistband that I recast. I had to spend a lot of effort on the hem (more in the post to follow on lining this madam) which meant unpicking the waistband. Which was actually a good thing in my efforts to be a more perfect sewster, as you’ll see the waistband is sewn on the crosswise grain & the first time the stitching didn’t quite follow the pinstripe. It was obvious. It had to come out. How did I get it right this time??
Well, in a similar way to sewing piping I machine basted along the line of the pinstripe on the outside of the waistband piece with bright thread so that when I came to attach it to the skirt I followed the basting as my stitching line.
Now whilst I made this to wear to work, I do like the look with theMorrissey Tshirt. I reckon this could be dressed down with the right accessories & look kind of artsy. Shame I’m too old to wear such a tight fitting rock tshirt! (You’ll see I’m holding back on converting into pants! In deference I think to the Moz)
[Sidebar: Apologies for the pictures .... don't you find you get bored trying to get the self timer shots right? Sometimes one just has to entertain the cat. He was there, trying not to watch me. In fact, I think I was expending far more energy than he was. Such is a cat's life. You know, come in to a warm house, leave a massive dead rat in a secret place for days while the underfloor heating's on ..... we are not on good terms at the moment. Meow indeed. Sorry. Needed to sound off!]
I love these meringues made up in masculine fabrics! Cuts the sweetness down just a bit, me thinks.
I am interested to see how you lined it – mine was a simple non-scalloped skirt dropped in under the waistband. I faced my scallops with the shell fabric. It looks like yours is lined all the way down to the scallops, though, which is fascinating to me because PINK.
That’s interesting Lauren – I think this would have been the less troublesome route to lining it…
Naughty kitty! Tut tut!
I like your sneaky bird of paradise pin stripe meringue! Very cool!
First of all, love the new skirt, and I especially love the fact that you were all subversive in your business meeting – just awesome. Second, who says you’re too old to wear a tight fitting rock T-shirt? I think you’ll probably “rock” that look, but if you must turn the shirt into pants, that would be an awesome pair of underwear as well. Finally, the photos are great, as usual, so no need to apologize there. I find taking photos for the blog such a tedious task but yours are always so much fun. Great post, as usual, Ms. ScruffyBadger!
I really love this Winnie – the gorgeous high waist, the flash of pink, the pinstripes… it’s absolutely beautiful. You must be very proud!
Your Meringue is FABULOUS!!!! The fabric is terrific and the scallops great! The lining? Oh, you know how I love me some cerise!
I love your photos, Scruffy!! Keep up the fun and awesome work.
Sarah thank you too for the incentive to join the sew colette with you and erin- if it wasn’t for you, I’d still be thinking about it ….
WOW ! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your skirt ! What an excellent job ! I love the pinstripes and I think you could totally rock the Morrissey T. Excellent work
I love this version of the Meringue – the masculine pinstripes work perfectly with the slight girliness of the pattern. Also, I love your photos
Must admit, the Meringue’s always looked a bit meh to me, and I couldn’t see myself ever making/wearing it. But I love your twist of showing off a cheeky lining! Whole new potential to scalloped hems…
Have I told you lately how completely awesome you are? BECAUSE THIS IS FAB-U-LOUS! love the pinstripes. Seriously, I might need to copy this! And of course, cerise lining just tops it all off! Yes, please post on the lining…I’m contemplating making this skirt!
Thank you everyone and thank you debi, you blush inducer! I’ ll get the lining post up in the next couple of days- half written so far
You never cease to crack me up with your pictures. I love the lining, and it does not look tarty. It looks fun.
I agree with Dibs: not tarty at all. Very “sexy secretary” but not slutty. Nice job!
Ah – most definitely fabulous! Barbarella has worked her superpowers indeed! I like the waistband – mine could have done with one. Actually, I have fallen out with mine because it isn’t lined and keeps wrapping itself round my legs exposing far too much thigh – grrr. I am very interested in your lining and await that post with bated breath. I like how your villainous cat stayed out of shot – very wise by the sound of it!
I love the skirt, the snazzy pink lining, the YMCA moves, the Morrissey t-shirt, and the spotty scarf!!
Of course, I was ymca – ing, just took me this long to realise! Thank you
I bet the person/people you support think you are important! I love the photos, they made me chuckle. And the skirt? Well, I think it’s great. Clever thinking with the line of basting to get the seam lined up too. I’ll have to remember that.
I bet the person/people you support think you are important. I love the photos, they made me chuckle. As for the skirt? I think it’s great. The line of basting to line up the seam is so clever too – I’m going to have to remember that one.
Are you kidding? You could totally wear it with the Morrissey T-shirt. I love the skirt! Particularly the peek of pink lining. Could just imagine you in a big meeting with your secret smile of lining knowledge! Very interested to hear your thoughts on your dressmaker dummy.
But the tshirt’ s just very tight around the bust – barb doesn’t worry, she’s more brazen than me and I think likes that whole reinforced bosom feeling …. But thank you. I shouldn’t knock it till I try it!
Fab fab fab xx
Fab fab fab, just love it
Brilliant – I love your idea to combine this feminine, flirty style (and lining!) with those masculine pinstripes! Looks fabulous!
Oh, but the massive dead rat was a present for you! Do you not appreciate your kitty’s gifts?
Love your meringue. I also like your thoughts on sitting in a board meeting thinking about your awesome skirt.
Do you really want to know how the underfloor heating rendered this “gift”? I don’t think you do……..but thank you for trying some peacemaking!
Oooh, I lurve this! Especially how you’ve paired such a cutesy pattern with a more ‘formal’ fabric. Genius! And the thought of you sitting in a high level strategy meeting thinking of your glorious lining makes me chuckle!
Oh, you are the most adorable thing ever! I think the pinstripe with the scallops was GENIUS! It’s the perfect combination of flirty and formal, and you’re absolutely right about dressing up and down.
…and I love your poses.
Yes!!! I want this skirt!!! loved it in pinstripe but then you went and added cherry-Popsicle-coloured lining…. come on! how perfect is that?? it looks fabulous on you!
I have a hunch kitty did the naughty thing cause he was jealous of you cooing over meringue instead of him 
Winnie! You’ve done it again. I have to agree about the pinstripes/scallop pattern being ever-so-cool & ultra-stylish.
2nd, great funny pics as expected.
3rd, is that a new haircut?
4th, I think I have those boots & just wore them today. Are they Clark’s?!
You look great. I’m thinking of taking up marathon running because I’m feeling quite envious of your figure.
Another lovely fashion item–you seem to be churning them out this year. Lovely!
Ha ha ! Thank you Karen! The boots are actually Wonders – too expensive usually for me, but they were in the sale a couple of years ago ….pretty comfy
As for (half) marathon running….what can I say? It’s such a personal challenge for me & is not yet part of my DNA that when I hate it, I wouldn’t inflict it on anyone, but when I’m there, with my vision in my head, thinking, not doing, it’s the best….
Great post! Love the skirt and the pictures. What a clever idea with the basting, I must remember that one. And I see no reason you can’t wear the T-shirt at all.
FABBY skirt! It fits perfectly! I love having those little secrets in our homemade things that only we know about! Inside my husband’s knitted fair isle cap I have inserted the rebel logo from Star Wars. He walks all around town with no one knowing he’s a Star Wars fella – our little secret
How cool is that ! A Star Wars secret rebel – that is awesome Kristen. I know some dudes who would appreciate that – I make them boxers, perhaps I could find some logos to attach….:-)
Your pinstriped, fushia lined Meringue skirt is fantastic! Definitely one of my favourite versions of this skirt. I would never have thought about making it up in work-appropriate fabric, but it really works…and takes simple pinstripe workwear to another level.
As for cheeky kitties – I know all about thier ‘kind’ gifts. We have been presented with two birds so far…the second one wasn’t even completely dead. They kindly left the fatal blow for us to deliver! Very sad.
Cats…. so cute at times you really don’t see what they are capable of….oh but they are cute…& then they are not ….
Thank you also for Meringue complimentations !
Winnie, this is the best meringue I’ve seen yet! I love it!! great photos too! x
You’re a loon. I love it – those photos! This is why your blog is one of the best in town, Ms Badger
I love the peep of lining, too – business up front, party underneath. SWEET.
I think this is my favourite meringue so far. I LOVE your photos and the shapes you pull! My cat jumps and yowls at the camera when I use the self-timer – total nightmare.
Thank you, thank you all ever so much for your lovely comment. It so warms me cockles of my heart & I know I’m an idiot, and thank you for being kind and indulging me ….:-O
Love it, lining, pinstripes, everything! this is all the 1 fingered typing i can manage xx
Oh! Oh! Oh! Now your “raspberry-filled merinque” comment of some posts ago makes perfect sense. I adore foreshadowing in literature and in drama.
You can’t see me but trust me in saying that I am bowing down to you. Figuring out how to line the Meringue was difficult so I opted out of it the second time around. That hint of pink is *oh*so nice. Well done!!
It looks fantastic and those photos are awesome, lol!!!
I LOVE your photos. You’re too funny, always make me smile. And it looks great — we bow to you, Barbarella.
And lining, sigh. I wish all my skirts had lining.
Sorry to re-comment, but I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award over at my blog: http://magpiemakes.blogspot.com/
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s Goy-jus!! Love the pin stripe and hot pink lining combo and you look fab with your jaunty neckerchief. Lovely, lovely, lovely. x
I love your meringue! it looks fantastic x
Oh you do make me laugh! Thank you for the Avengers-like poses. And that skirt! The pink lining and the scallops are so witty. I’m glad that your body double is working out well for you, too.
Love this! I like the action you get from the stripes + darts becoming friends– very cool! And the hint of pink is yummy! ALSO. Please tell me the cat/rat situation is fictional… please… because, wow, that sounds truly awful! D-mn cats!!
Sorry Ginger…. I wouldn’t make that up.:-(
Love it! the posey pictures made me giggle!
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