This was my fourth time sewing the Mave Skirt from True Bias – such a great pattern.
The skirt comes in three sizes: maxi, midi and mini. This time I made the mini.
The instructions are very easy to follow. This would be a great project for a beginner sewist – just maybe not in this fabric (details below).
This was a birthday gift for my tween, and I made the size 4 with no modifications. Next time though, I might make this a size up – the length was good (a bit less mini on my tween) but the waist was a bit tight and I had to add a bit of length to the elastic. It’s tough sewing for tweens using adult patterns because the fit and the measurement chart don’t always match.
The fabric is a textured tencel rayon in old rose from Fabricville. The fabric has a lovely drape, but it’s slippery and shifts easily. This is the fourth project I’ve made in this fabric (in different colourways), including a dress, blouse, and a maxi skirt (both unblogged), so I guess I’ve decided the drape is worth it!
The trick is to cut the pieces with a rotary cutter and keep all the pieces flat as you work. The fabric also frays a lot, so it’s good to get it sewn up quickly and seam finish as soon as possible. French seams work best, but I used zigzags here as the gathering makes french seams tricky. I did a baby hem.
I love this little skirt! So cute! Hopefully it will get a lot of wear 
Summary
Pattern Review: True Bias Mave skirt available in sizes 0-30. Length: Mini.
Fabric: Old Rose Tania textured tencel rayon from Fabricville. I used 1.1m of fabric, but modified the cutting layout a bit to do so. Needle: universal 9/70.
Size: 4.
Cost: Pattern: $16. Fabric: About $15.
Sewing Level: Easy.
Modifications: None.
Results: Cute!