how low can you go?

[dancingleaf]

or rather... how high can I make the slit in this skirt?

As one of the many sewing projects for this week... I had this red velvet "dress." I never wore it  - gorgeous rich texture to the fabric.  But... the top didn't fit right.  So I cut it in half. - to use the skirt  for ... bellydance

Straight skirt.  - At the moment I've finished the waistband. & I'm happy with it. 

The problem is... I opened up ONE of the side seams & slit the skirt from ankle to knee.  But I'm trying to decide if I should slit it higher than that.

above the knee?
mid thigh?

Insert a chiffon panel into the slit?  ... I'm trying to NOT buy anymore fabric just now.  I think I might have some black chiffon on hand - but I know I do not have any red chiffon. 

There's only a tiny bit of fabric left from the top... I cut it a little too high because I was worried about maintaining length.  Might be enough for arm bands but... not enough for much else.

Comments

[kaylin.livejournal.com]

If you're going to add a chiffon panel, I would suggest not going any higher than two inches past the knee. If it's a straight skirt, if you open it any wider, you're going to end up showing alot more leg than you might want.
But that's just my suggestion.

[philady.livejournal.com]

I like slits up to mid-thigh, but I like to be able to move my legs, and I like to show skin.

A month or two ago, I made a straight skirt with slits to just above the knee. I haven't worn it yet because I think I want to get out the seam ripper and make the slits higher.

I think a chiffon panel would be a nice addition. If you're worried about still showing too much skin, don't just take the panel in at the top of the slit, you can stitch it to the sides of the slit so it's more like a godet.

[philady.livejournal.com]

Oh, I should note, I always make or buy boy shorts or dance briefs to wear under my skirts. Showing leg is fun, but raqs beaver is not!