The Wattle tester round was truly one of our favourites, we had so many beautiful makes come through in all variations. The versatility of the pattern is really shown by how different everyone’s skirts turned out! Our wonderful testers have agreed to let us share their makes with you and I have no doubt you’ll love their Wattle skirts as much as we do.
I really do appreciate the time and effort all of our testers put into the process for us. It’s such a valuable part of what we do and without you we couldn’t keep creating such high quality patterns…so as usual, I’m sending you the biggest of hugs!
Enjoy browsing these gorgeous makes, I hope you love it as much as I did. Don’t forget to check out these ladies blogs and Instagram’s for more of their sewing journeys.
WHO
Andrea // Find her on IG @annieleenaturally
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The deep pockets! I would like to try the pattern again in a cotton lawn or silk fabric.
WHO
Susanne // Find her on IG @lily82923
MADE
View C // Knee length gathered skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Ease of construction and overall polished look of the finished garment.
WHO
Cat // Check out her Instagram @catisakitty
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the big pockets and interesting waistband closure. This is a great pattern for a beginner that wants a fun, stylish skirt but may be afraid to install a zipper.
WHO
Jill // Take a look at her Instagram @independentclothinginitiative or visit her on Facebook!
MADE
View C // Knee length gathered skirt with tie closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
This is a dream pattern for me with so many views to try and possible variations! I love the pockets and the bow! They sophisticate an otherwise simple gathered skirt and are beautiful details. I also love the size of the pockets! I wore mine to church today and came home with a toy car, a bag of fruit snacks, breath mints and a pencil all in one pocket!
WHO
Julia //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I loved the closure on the skirt (no zip in sight, yay!) and the bias cut. Also, you know, pockets, who doesn’t like pockets?
WHO
Lydia // Find her on Instagram @lydialiebt
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I love the length, the bias cut design (which is great to play with patterns) and it’s the perfect skirt for fall! It’s one of my favorite me-mades so far!
WHO
Marie // Take a look at her Instagram @lilycerize
MADE
View D // Above the knee bias cut skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love how versatile it the Wattle pattern is with its four versions! I’m a big fan of fit and flare silhouette but I’m always reluctant on making flared or circle skirts due to the amount of fabric it required. The Wattle pattern makes it really affordable! 1.5m of fabric, 2 buttons, thread and that’s it!
WHO
Patricia // Find her on Instagram @alfiebookshop
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Another winner! The style and simplicity of construction, no zipper – yay. I think a Christmas red version is in order!
WHO
Naomi //
MADE
View C // Knee length gathered skirt with tie closure
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I will be trying all of them! The bias cut would look awesome in stripes. Super easy sew and so versatile! Vintage, summery, casual, formal, so many options with one pattern.
WHO
Erin // Find her on Instagram @redbroad
MADE
View B // Above the knee pleated skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The big pockets are great! Also love that it sits perfectly at my natural waist.
WHO
Crystal //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Loved the large pockets and hidden pocket closure.
WHO
Chelise // Find her on Instagram @threadsewingschool and on her website Thread Sewing School
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the simplicity of the skirt but that it still feels special. I love the tie closure and how comfortable it is.
WHO
Alissa //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT THE PATTERN
I would consider myself a beginner seamstress and this pattern was clear and easy to follow! I was worried about the pockets and waistband but the instructions were so clear that it all went very smoothly! The pockets and high waist are perfect!
WHO
Jennifer // Find her on Instagram @jnoyedcreations or on her blog J.Noyed Creations
MADE
View D // Above the knee bias cut skirt with tie closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the way the closure works in the skirt, I love the deep pockets, and I love the option to cut it on the bias (gives so many opportunities to play with fabric patterns).
WHO
Mary // Take a look at her Instagram @naii_costura or check out her Blog
MADE
View D // Above the knee bias cut skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The pocket opening, we don’t need to use zipper :-) and the option to use button and tie closure.
WHO
Sarah S // Find her on Instagram @sarahschulz07
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The pockets!!!!
WHO
Lise // Check out her Instagram @une_petite_crevette and her blog Faire ou défaire
MADE
View D // Above the knee bias cut skirt with tie closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The closure! And the tie :-) I feel like there are so many possibilities thanks to the different closures, lengths, features (bias/pleats/gathers)… not to mention the different fabric options that make it an extremely versatile pattern!
WHO
Sarah L // Find her on Instagram @cera.bee
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure. (p.s. Sarah spray painted her fabric to make her own print! How amazing does it look?!)
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I have a skirt I’ve loved though the ages that is a similar cut, a brown tiny herringbone on the bias. I’d like to remake that in this pattern.
WHO
Melyana //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Zipperless!
WHO
Kate // Check out her blog Tailored by Kate
MADE
View B // Above the knee pleated skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The shape of the skirt when finished. I used a stretch cotton sateen which gives the view B version a great shape. Also that it just felt like a well drafted pattern and came together really well when sewing. Everything matched up nicely.
WHO
Deborah //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love when it all makes sense and the instructions were very clear. I hadn’t done pockets like this before and I can’t put all that together in my head, but I just followed the steps given and it came together beautifully. That really says a lot.
WHO
Vivian // Check out her YouTube Channel Stitches & Seams
MADE
View D // Above the knee bias cut skirt with tie closure
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the bias cut with the tie, super feminine and fun.
WHO
Christine //
MADE
View A // Bias cut midi length skirt with button closure
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
View C or D for my daughter, something twirly.
LOOKING FOR MORE WATTLE POSTS?
Here’s the full list of Wattle tutorials :
- How to choose between Wattle & Wattle Curve
- Pattern Tester Round-up (This post!)
- Inspiration + Ideas
- Pockets (all views)
- Bias Cut seams (views A & D) and Tips for Pattern Matching
- Pleats (view B) and Alternate Pleat Patterns
- Gathers (view C)
- Button Waistband
- Tie Waistband
- Hemming
- Wattle skirt hack: Bib overalls
- Wattle skirt hack: Gathered tier hem
Don’t forget to tag your creations with #MNwattle and @megannielsenpatterns when sharing on social media, and check out what everyone else is up to!
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