What I Wish I Did Differently: Sewing My Chartreuse Skirt (No Toile Club 😅)

Hello lovely sewing friends 💛 In this week’s video, I’m giving you a big ol’ update on my chartreuse skirt project—and let’s just say, this one has stories. From skipping the toile (don’t come for me!) to making last-minute fabric changes and figuring things out mid-stitch, this skirt taught me so many lessons I had to share them with you. You’ll hear: - Why toiling still matters (even after 20+ years of sewing!) - The beautiful fabric find that inspired the design - How I drafted a custom curved waistband for my hourglass figure - The ‘train track’ gathering method I used—and where it didn’t quite work - What I’ll do differently next time, from pockets to plackets - And yes, my favourite detail: a “No Toile Club” label from Kylie and the Machine 🪡✨ If you’ve ever skipped a toile, rushed a project, or just needed to sew something while the inspo was hot—this one’s for you. Let me know in the comments: What sewing mistake taught you the most? 🧵 SUBSCRIBE for more honest, real-time sewing journeys 👗 Find more patterns, sewing tips & digital goodies at https://www.fordwardrobe.com 🐋 And yes… there will be a matching Waste-Free Whale Love ya, see you next week. Annie xx #SewingMistakes #ToileOrNotToile #HandmadeWardrobe #FordWardrobe #SewWithMe #BeginnerFriendlySewing #SewingTips #SkirtProject #NoToileClub