lessons learned

So I have had a little extra free time lately. Actually a lot of extra time with kids out of school and Matthew driving (another topic for another day).

So I have been sewing.

I had a lot of fabric (I love fabric) in my sewing box that I hadn't done anything with in years. Just fold, move, re-fold, move again. There were some patterns in there too. So I got busy.

I cut and sewed 4 (yes, four!) skirts. The problem was I did all of them start to finish and only after they were all done did I decide they were too big. I know so sad, but better than too small!

So to fix them I had to completely tear them appart - did I mention I used the smallest possible stitch? ugh! I manages to rip one appart and get it back together....the other three are still sitting and I have moved on.

Today I decide to try again, with new fabric. I cut down the pattern two sizes, because that seemed about right.....

after much sucking in of the stomach and wiggling, I got it on,

then I had to take it off over my head!

oh well, I have more fabric and this time I just sewed one. with a little more modification the next skirt should be perfect!