'The English Heritage skirt' a.k.a Vintage McCalls 8258

Pattern:Vintage McCalls 8258. It's a 1950's fitted slim skirt and back slit.

Fabric: Plaid Wool Flannel. Oh gorgeous! With polyester lining...

Size and alterations: Generally skirts fit me quite well, inclusive vintage.
Like on most skirts, I barely make major changes. In this case, the only difference is that I omitted the waistband. No interfacing was used.

Level: Beginner. It's just a simple pencil skirt without a waistband, darts both at the front and back.

Pattern skill: Able to sew darts, vent, lining and 'invisible' zipper.

Year: Dated 1950

Time to complete: Unknown.This was siting as UFO for ages. I was procrastinating my anise coat  rearranging my wools, folding fabric by size, when I opened a piece to access it's potential that unveiled in a semi sewn skirt with the pattern inside... It's very probable that at the time, the plaids had frustrated me and I was scared of sewing zipper/lining. My heart got excited with the idea of "easy gratification"project. I was lucky to have lost a bit of weight too because I didn't used fit insurance when cut this pattern so the 5/8s are just about right to keep the plaids matching. Ufffff (Pure luck)

Will you make it again?No, although I like it how simple was to sew, there are so many other patterns I want to try. In an attempt to rid myself of patterns I don't want to sew anymore, I already promised this pattern to a friend. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about this pattern: It's lovely to sew a piece of history. 
Striding in the high street feeling like a young Miss Marple! 

Based on my recent makes(Doctor Who, Sherlock), one can assume I have a secret desire to be a detective! ...

"It's elementary, my dear. You know my methods.Who has a sonic screwdriver...Well, we should get on admirably."

Long skirt it's not a look I would rock every day but English heritage is such a big trend that the whole outfit is cute. I love this jacket and hat and wore many shoots for the blog.

Conclusion: It's cute for work but after looking at the photos it makes me shapeless! I'm thinking to take a few cm/in of the hem. Where it current hits the calf it's a strange length for modern girls. What you guys think? My best assets (1.17 m of legs) are mostly hidden! 

Sewing Tip: How to sew a vent. Add a back slit or vent on your pencil skirt using The fashionable Stitch tutorial. 

Photo shoot camera: Olympus D 475+ Gorilla tripod.

Cost: I estimate around £20.

 ♫:Lana Del Rey

Ps: The weather was typical English weather, grey and alternating between raining and sun spells. Windy too!!!

Styled with: Uniqlo J+ Wool jacket & Fake fur Collar, Top Shop Mary Jane's shoes , Accessorise Hat, River Island Sachet