Cleo Skirt in rayon

Rayon cleo skirt

The type of fabric you choose for a sewing project can really transform it. Here’s an example: I made this lovely Cleo Skirt with rayon, and it’s quite different than the gingham one I posted the other day. The gathers stand away from the waistband less, and the rayon fabric (this is a Cotton + Steel rayon, designed by Sarah Watts, that I’ve been hoarding for awhile) drapes and hangs much more closely to the body. If you don’t love the extra volume that a full skirt adds to your waist and hips, using a drapey fabric like rayon is a nice option. Personally I’m pretty banana-shaped (thank you to Deborah for informing me of this additional body shape), I don’t mind the extra volume as it gives me more shape, but I also love how this one skims the body, and the flowy fabric is of course also very silky and comfortable to wear.

Rayon cleo skirt

Rayon cleo skirt

Rayon cleo skirt

Rayon cleo skirt

I think the deep colors in the print make this skirt look more wintery than some of my other skirts. With black tights, a sweater, and boots, it’s perfect for the cold weather.

Rayon cleo skirt

The Cleo Skirt is now available in my shop!! You can see all of the Cleo skirts I’ve made on my Cleo page.

PS. Check out this awesome rayon skirt that Amelia made! Isn’t it absolutely gorgeous?!?