Enid - Wrap around skirt

I'm an Enid Fan.

I have an Enid Blog over here... Inspired by Enid

For those who have only recently begun reading my blog I'll fill you in.

Enid Gilchrist for four decades designed clothing patterns. 

Her magazines were published for home sewers to draft and make clothing.

A few generations of Australian children were dressed in mummy made clothes using Enid's designs.

I think I now have a complete collection of her magazines. 

I need to update my Enid Blog with the new additions.

I'm that much of a fan, I once rang her son and had a lovely chat about his mother's work.

He was a model for many of his mother's creations.

Today I got a little sewing time in and drafted a skirt for Lilly.

It's a little old fashioned and still kind of cute.

Enid designed her patterns with measurements to use for drafting.

It was her own unique drafting system.

Very easy to do with a little practice.

Most designs start with a central vertical line off which you mark the vertical measurements and lines off. There are guide lines to help you draw the curves.

Enid's earlier books used woven fabrics as stretch fabrics weren't available.

I used some corduroy to make this skirt and lined it with chambray.

It's actually the skirt on the front of this magazine, but not as short and the straps are longer.

I really like the way it fastens at the back and it's so easy to make.

I think when I make this again I'll get rid of the straps.

Now I'm off to cross post this on my Enid Blog