Kathie asked where the ladies in our family were able to find modest skirts to wear, specifically those that are long, full, and without a slit. The answer includes several places--these skirts are out there, but one must look diligently!
Sometimes we purchase basic skirts at department stores such as J.C. Penney or Peebles. It is rare to find them without a slit, though, but last season Sarah and I discovered some great khaki A-line gored skirts on sale. They happened to be quite long and happily slit-free.
Mom gets a lot of use out of the Land's End Necessary Knits collection. We also like some of the quality "riding skirts" L. L. Bean and Eddie Bauer have sold in the past, but it is best to watch for their overstock discounts. I'm sure there are other online merchants where you can find good skirts, but these are what we are most familiar with. Hannah Lise is one such place we have heard of but never ordered from.
A huge source of our skirts has been at yard sales/thrift shops. We always keep our eyes open for good quality skirts; many we have found are name brand, beautiful, and at a can't-be-beat-price. Who would want to get rid of these?? Most occasions they are in excellent condition or maybe simply missing a button.
Many times we have found skirts under our own sewing machines! Learning to make our own clothing has been an enjoyable and necesssary skill to develop.
Sarah has frequently used Simplicity pattern 5524 to make several skirts: out of denim, a solid burgundy, and springy floral fabrics. I have also made a tiered skirt with Simplicity pattern 4595, as well as a couple of denim skirts from a different pattern.
My sister-in-law, Elizabeth, let me trace a skirt of hers made from one of her favorite patterns, Butterick 4025. I have made 2 skirts from this pattern, including the one shown here.
If anyone reading would like to chip in with other recommendations, feel free!
~Hannah
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