denim skirt

[Sinned]

Hi Tom,

Like the skirt and I would like to make one similar. Saw a similar child's skirt in a charity shop and was looking to see how it is constructed. Not bothered whether anyone was looking at me. Think I know how one is put together to make the hidden pleats. Whether I have the sewing skills is another matter. It looks good as a skirt for a man as it is reminescent of a kilt without actually being one.

[Caultron]

Like the skirt and I would like to make one similar. Saw a similar child's skirt in a charity shop and was looking to see how it is constructed. Not bothered whether anyone was looking at me...

Actually, I'd expect less reaction from shopping in the children's section than the women's. after all, the girl's skirt obviously isn't for you. Most people would probably think it's for your daughter.

Even in general, and regardless of department, buying clothes for somebody else really isn't unusual.

[Kirbstone]

Thanks, Sinned. I've seen some of your posts under 'Sewing' and no doubt you possess the necessary skills to save yourself a packet by getting hold of a couple of yards of LIGHT denim &c.
The part above the pleats is plain and could be a yoke. The double backing for the pleats starts at the top of each one and in each case has a reveal of about 4 inches, making the overlap of the surface material 2" X2. Jeans-style zip-fly front with top button and front-of-hip jeans-style BIG pockets, too. Belt loops, of course. The black inserts were just my fad-idea, but I like 'em.

Laid flat on a table the dimensions for me are: Waist 16.5 " X2 = 33". About 7" down the hip is 21" X2 = 42". Overall length to hem 20" and circumference at hem without pleats just flat is 26" X2 = 52", making it quite flared and A-line. The open pleat reveals would be extra to that.

As Ian Milfmog says: 'have fun'.....

Tom.

[Brad]

Even in general, and regardless of department, buying clothes for somebody else really isn't unusual.

I was looking at skirts once in a thrift store and an older woman next to me casually said with a sigh, "There isn't a good selection of skirts here today." She said it like any shopper would to another. It didn't seem to shock her that I was a man looking at skirts.

[Caultron]

I was looking at skirts once in a thrift store and an older woman next to me casually said with a sigh, "There isn't a good selection of skirts here today." She said it like any shopper would to another. It didn't seem to shock her that I was a man looking at skirts.

Would it be so unusual to see women buying men's trousers?

My wife has certainly bought trousers for me on occasion, and for my son.

[skirtyscot]

No, it wouldn't be unusual in the least. But men buying clothes for women is much less common. This is mostly because most men would not be confident about getting the right style, size, fit, etc. But if your woman is buying you jeans, for example, all she has to do is look at the label of your current pair, then go into any old shop and buy any pair in your size!

Then of course there's the embarrassment many men would feel, just from browsing through the women's department.

Only one of these two problems now stops me buying clothes for Mrs SS!

[janrok]

It would be so much nicer if your wife goes out to buy you a pair of jeans and when you open the bag coming home from work it turnes out she actually bought you a jeansskirt

Jan, wishfull thinker

[skirtyscot]

Wishful thinker indeed, Jan.

[Sinned]

Hi Tm,

I noticed the doubling back on the join to the yoke and how this gives the triangular shape to the pleat making it wider at the hem and to a point at the yoke. I assumed that this was because the skirt was on the small size. I have since done a little investigation and on larger size skirts it is possible to have the pleat the same size all the way up and still have the box pleat. It just depends on how you design the skirt. Alas my experience is all in theory at the moment but I will get onto the practical shortly as soon as I can get my wife to dig out the sewing machine. I don't anticipate any problems with sewing as in my early years I was very adept at building models, both static and powered, ( aircraft, boats, cars and hovercraft ) so my fine motor skills should still be there and I do have patience and the ability to concentrate for long periods. I did do some sewing in my teens as my parents both worked and repair work I either did myself or waited ages for my mother to do it.

jnrk, MOH has actually bought me skirts without my prompting her and at other times she has been a little put out so often I don't know what she thinks about it. I take any positives I can get and try and ignore the negatives or turn them around with a bit of humour.

[Caultron]

No, it wouldn't be unusual in the least. But men buying clothes for women is much less common. This is mostly because most men would not be confident about getting the right style, size, fit, etc. But if your woman is buying you jeans, for example, all she has to do is look at the label of your current pair, then go into any old shop and buy any pair in your size!

Then of course there's the embarrassment many men would feel, just from browsing through the women's department.

Only one of these two problems now stops me buying clothes for Mrs SS!

I agree, men buying clothes for women is less common than women buying for men. Another reason, is that women generally like to, shop more. Yet, men do sometimes buy clothes for women.

And remember that unless you ask to be measured or use the fitting room, you're the only on who knows the skirt or whatever is for yourself.

Assuming you care.

[Kirbstone]

Wandering round my 'estate' at the w/end I see evidence of the long cool Spring....Daffs and Cherryblossoms out together. Warm jacket is still appropriate, alas.

Denim & seat in May cool Rs.jpg

Leaning on this picnic table shows how a centre front boxpleat sorts out any modesty concerns totally.

Denim Sk. & picnic table Rs.jpg

T.