Hi there,
Here are some better pictures of my Colette Sew-Along Meringue Skirt as promised! You can find more pictures on my flickr page.
I did end up tweaking the pattern a little to get a better fit, and also to add the contrasting color. Here’s what I did…
I used a total of three pattern pieces to make my skirt. I used just the Back Skirt pattern piece for both the front and the back of the skirt, and the coordinating scallop “facing” piece for the contrast. I made my own waistband as the third piece. I noticed the back pattern piece “B” was a tad smaller than the front, so I used that to get a better fit. You can see how baggy my first muslin was here.
I recently started using chalk to trace my patterns instead of pinning, and I like it much better! On the right you can see the pattern pieces I used. I cut two of piece B and F, and one of my waist band (all on the fold).
I serged all my seams, and and still used the 5/8ths seam allowance, so that helped me get a better fit as well. In order to get the red contrasting look, I sewed the front and back facing pieces together at the sides, then pinned the piece to the inside of the skirt and flipped it to the outside.
I used red bias tape to bind the raw edge, and covered the tape seam with a little button. Then I added a button tab waist band and voila! Done!
This sew-along has been SO fun so far! Please check out the flickr group and take a look at all the other talented ladies who participated!
Also, I’ve already noticed my skirt on other blogs and also Pinterest. I think that’s awesome! It blows me away that one can be so inspired by something I made. It truly makes my day! I just ask pretty please only re-post my images with proper credit, and a link back to my original blog post.
Thanks so much 
xo
Rochelle
I absolutely love this. Am going to try the contrast when I make the Meringue. it is so cool. threadnoir.blogspot.com
Wow, this is my favourite version of this skirt I’ve seen by FAR.
Julia Bobbin
That turned out so cute! Thanks for sharing. I love the color choices and buttons. Sweet as pie.
XO
This is gorgeous! What a great colour combination.
Thank you
Love your Meringue! My fav color combo, and the flipped scallop facing rocks! Also, I like how wide your waistband is. I followed the Colette instructions to make my waistband, and will definitely make it wider next time.
Ugh… just realized my comments are showing under a different account. Oh, internets…
Oh thank you! Yes I’m a huge fan of aqua and red. Those were actually my original blog colors and I’m so tempted to go back! The waist band was totally pulled out of thin air. I didn’t follow any instructions haha! I think it worked out pretty well though
It looks SO GOOD!!!
Thank you!!