Mosses in AcCord

According to the dictionaries in Casa Maci, accord (the noun) is to agree or be in harmony with opinions, actions or characters - so, let's be in accord that MossesForAll is a valid aim ;)

Mosses For All!!!

 I missed #mossmakingmonth in April - and Thank You to Jenny for bringing it to my attention - and for facilitating my purchase of a remnant of fine black cord from Tessuti.

Yes, I made my third Grainline Moss skirt - and Jen has just published an explanation of the waistband mystery here.
This is the first time I've sewn with cord and it taught me a few things:

Cord has a nap, it feels smooth when stroked in one direction and rough when stroked in the opposite - a lot like dachshunds really.
It also sheds, a lot.. I overlocked the edges of each piece before I started assembling my skirt and I had black fuzz everywhere. - I don't think I'm ready for faux fur or sequins yet!
And 'best of all', it attracts (and declines to release) brown dachshund fur straight from the dog.
It is warm though - mum was right, cord is an essential winter fabric!

Cord Moss & Tiramisu leggings, both fabrics from Tessuti remnants

I had the most wonderful weekend at SewAway with the social sewing girls - some of them flew in from the northern states as well - laughter, inspiration, camaraderie, great food, a smidge of geocaching, much sewing in a sun soaked room and so much fun!

I did confirm that I do like to natter and that my sewing gets a tad, shall we say, distracted ;) so I gave up on the sewing when I realised I needed to cut extra pocket facings and pulled out the camera ;)

I have a double layered packet facing, so it's right side out dachshunds on both the outside & inside!

So, my Moss is essentially unchanged from my grungy green denim and Koi versions - a size 10 with a bit over an inch sway back adjustment & wide side seams. I lengthened it considerably again as well and (again) used contrasting (light weight cotton) fabric for the pockets & waistband facings. This time I omitted the fly facing as the cord was too bulky, however I could use cotton for one. My zip is from Darn Cheap and the dachshund & whale cottons are from Spotlight.

The same sway back adjustment as my other 2 Mosses

and big seam allowances - maybe I will cut smaller than the 10 one day ;)

I had a misstep with attaching my waistband & beautifully attached it with one side an inch below the zip end - so this version now dips down at the front, which is rather comfortable while keeping my back toasty warm!

And those in accord with MossesForAll - look! I found Funkbunny!!

Oh Deer, I adore your Mossy skirt!