Burda Style 7069: The perfect interview skirt

A few months ago I decided that I should probably start thinking about what I should wear to grad school interviews.  All of the skirts that I had were more suitable for swing dancing, not formal interviews.  What a fantastic excuse for a sewing project, right?

This turned out to be the perfect interview skirt.  I love the waistband, and the fit.  It goes with so many outfits!

Pattern details:
Pattern:  Burda Style 7069
Size:  14

View:  B

Fabric:  Grey suiting, with a muslin lining.  The suiting did fray quite a bit.  Since I don't have a serger I pinked all the raw edges.  The edges have stayed clean so far!
(For reference here are my measurements:  Hips, 38".  Waist, 26".  Bust, 34")

I did end up taking in about an inch on both sides of the waistband so that it didn't stick out in the back.  I also took almost an inch in on the lower half of the back seam to add a bit more shape.  \

The pattern pieces are LONG.  I think that I cut about 6" off of the pieces, and then took a few more inches off before adding the hem.  I would hold the pieces up to your waist before you cut the fabric to test the length.  I saved quite a bit of fabric this way.

Here is the zipper.  At least the top half is invisible...

I almost always take the muslin version of a project and use it as the lining.  It is so much cheaper than buying additional fabric, and it is already made!  For this lining I chose to hem it right above the top of the slit.  This way the lining wouldn't show when I walk.

Would I make this skirt again?  Most definitely.  I am already thinking about making a tan one....  Honestly, the most challenging part of this project was getting the pattern- I have only seen Burda Style patterns on sale once.  And of course it was the week BEFORE I wanted to buy this pattern.  Whatever.  It was worth it.