Review: Simplicity 8175 - Fall Fashion Classic | Red Slit Front Skirt

Pleated Sleeve Blouse (see tutorial)

Sometimes, the simplest garment can pack a powerful punch in your wardrobe. And that's what this red skirt is doing for mine. I love the color red. It's a color that makes me happy and on the occasions that I need to be "on", it evokes confidence. 

This skirt from Simplicity 8175 fits that need. It's a self-belted midi length pencil skirt with a front slit. I created mine in a stretch wool-blend crepe that I've had in my stash for a couple of years. I think I bought it from Hancock Fabrics. I'd held onto this fabric for so long because it's not a "true red". It's warmer and what I would call a "fall red", because it is pretty close to the Pantone Fall 2017 - Grenadine 17-1558.

I cut the size 14 and I didn't have to add any additional length. I like the length straight out to of the envelope.

I really like the center front slit. I don't have a skirt like this in my wardrobe, so this is a unique piece for me.

 It's unlined, so I finished my seams with my serger and made a blind a hem.

Normally I would use an invisible zipper, but I was making this at night and I only had a standard red zipper in my stash. So I went with a center lapped zipper.

I made thread belt loop.

I love the length of this skirt. It will work perfectly with heels, obviously and flat riding boots and loafers which are my staples during fall.