Leather, both faux and real, have been trending for the last several fashion seasons. So when this Black Faux Stretch Leather came in I had to sew a skirt ASAP!
The pattern is an OOP McCalls 4837 view C that I made once before using a rayon/poly blend georgette.
This is an easy pattern but the fabric requires some special handling. Always practice sewing techniques on your remnant pieces of fabric before you commit to your garment. Here are my tips when sewing with this Black Faux Stretch Leather:
- Use a rotary cutter to cut out the fabric.
- I used a size 11 stretch needle.
- Loosen the presser foot pressure so the fabric can glide through easily.
- Use a silk organza press cloth and an iron setting between 2 and 3. I pressed on both the wrong and right side. Don’t press for very long!
- I used a fusible stretch interfacing for the invisible zipper. (see tip above)
- I made this before so I knew how long I wanted the skirt to be. I left the hem as is. This is where the rotary cutter is very useful!
- Stabilize the waist with stay tape.
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The knit top (Streaks) is Burda Style 10/2014 #103. It’s a quick knit top once you can decipher how to join the front to the back.
It's important to transfer all markings to your fabric.
Front
This is the fold line for the cowl.
This is the placement line for joining the back to the front.
Back
Shoulder Line
This is the notch that matches the intersection of the cowl fold line and the placement line on the front.
Finish the back neckline with a strip of knit up to the notch.
Match the back notch with the front.
Right sides together, stitch along the placement line.
This what it should look like.
I hope these tips will help you successfully sew with stretch faux leather and make this Burda Style knit top!