After my Astell Skirt fail from a few weeks ago, all I’ve thought about is making a versatile and cute sateen or satin skirt. Since I’ve decided that sewing on the bias just isn’t for me, this opened me up to use one of my favorite patterns – the Saturday Skirt Set from Friday Pattern Company. I paired the skirt pattern with the Minerva Core Range Aesha Satin in the color wine. It’s so lush and sexy, but works for a casual night out, a formal event, and anything in between! Right now, I think it looks perfect with my Brittany Howard concert tee and cheetah print Adidas.
The Minerva Core Range Aesha Satin fabric is a 100% polyester that comes in 19 different colors and has a width or nearly 60 inches. It’s completely machine washable, but I’d be careful and use the delicate cycle if possible. I had no issues with color bleeding or staining, but I did notice any oils or lotions you might have on your skin will show on the fabric. This could’ve been just an issue with the color I have though. Because satin is supposed to be a slinky, sexy fabric, it will show any lumps and bumps. While my outfit looks great from the front, the bulk from my t-shirt makes the back view look a little lumpy. With proper undergarments though, it’s an easy fix.
I’ve made so many Saturday Skirts that I feel like I have it down to a science at this point. Because of my comfort with the pattern, I decided to try a new technique – sewing a rolled hem with my serger. A rolled hem is a hemming technique typically used on delicate fabrics. Basically, the raw edge is encased inside a little tube of fabric and is made by using a rolled hem foot on a sewing machine. I’ve tried using a rolled hem foot in the past, but it rarely works for me.
This time, I read several blog posts and watched a few YouTube tutorials. I changed my settings, followed the instructions and ended up with a beautifully delicate rolled hem! I truly love this technique and used it on another satin project (stay tuned!). This hem is perfect for all the summer sewing plans I have. Sometimes you just want a frilly little feminine garment to wear, and bulky hems can ruin that aesthetic.
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