How to sew a Nina skirt

Introducing Nina, the fashionable MOD mini-skirt with a colorful wave on the front that emphasizes its vintage feel. With contrasting piping, it's a quick, easy-to-make piece that's sure to make an effortless impact! Simple in cut, it conceals an invisible side zip, and on the back there's a small pocket for essentials. Lined for year-round comfort.

We recommend a fabric with a little hold, but not too thick, to avoid bulging at the wave cut. A suiting wool is a very good choice for winter, but you can also opt for a light gabardine or fine denim. Other recommendations include a toile de Jouy, a jacquard, a flat velvet, an ottoman or a slightly thick cotton/linen blend. For our part, we found a 3-meter cut of costume wool at Etoffes du Sentier, perfect for making the Fantine skirt and jacket that will arrive next month.

Don't forget to thermobond the wrong side of the waistband pieces for greater stability. You'll also need 1m of lining (classic or satin). And for supplies, you'll need 0.7m of piping or bias if you prefer (note that bias is more difficult to assemble). And don't forget a 22cm invisible zip.

There are no particular difficulties for this model, and if you have a good level you'll finish it in an afternoon, including fabric cutting. It's still a good base for a slightly longer version (above the knee), or by playing around with the cut. You can also make it two-tone if you like, or play with plain and patterned parts.

 To sew Nina, you'll need :
-1m10 of fabric in 140cm width or 1m30 in 110cm width,
-1m lining in 140cm width or 1m in 110cm width,
-a little fusible webbing for the waistband,
-70cm of piping or bias,
-1 invisible 22cm zip.

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Next month you'll find the Fantine jacket tutorial to make a coordinated ensemble.