Life has been so busy lately that I haven't taken much time to indulge in serious sewing fun! But today I was shopping with my Mom and we stopped in at one of my favorite stores, Joann's. While there I decided I needed (yes, needed) to make a new skirt!
I wanted to make a long skirt as I really love the look of longer skirts.
So off I went to find a new pattern - -and one that wouldn't cost a fortune! (What happened to $1.95 patterns?? Oh how I miss those!) I usually look for patterns by McCalls or Simplicity but today I found something new. . .
So now that I had a pattern it was time to find the perfect fabric. It didn't take long before I found fabric I really liked. . .and it was on sale!!
I checked the Joann's app on my iPhone and had a 10% off everything coupon, which was GREAT news, so off I went to get my fabric measured and cut and I was ready for my new project. My mom has a great portable singer sewing machine that I often use when I'm at my parents for a visit.
First step, cutting out the pattern:
First step, cutting out the pattern:
I decided to line my skirt (hence the white fabric in the photo). It didn't take long to cut out the pieces and begin sewing. I was surprised by how quickly the project moved along. I am almost finished- -just need to make a casing and add in the elastic for the waist, which I will complete tomorrow at home! So here's a peek at the "almost completed" skirt project
I forgot how much fun it is to make a skirt- -such a quick and relatively simple project! Now to search my closet to find just the right top to wear with it!
