My First Skirt

I am officially hooked on sewing!

 
I have spent a little bit of time getting to know my machine, buying lots of equipment (thank goodness for amazon!) and practising using scraps of fabric, but I was desperate to try something that I might actually be able to wear.
 
My problem was deciding what to make - I was a bit afraid of jumping right in and trying to do something that was way ahead of my skill level (which is probably a big fat 0 at the moment!) I have read a good few books that I have borrowed from my local library but am still a bit wary of a pattern. My main fear was failing spectacularly and it putting me off for life!
 
My problem was solved as I found a great book on amazon called sewing in a straight line by Brett Bara. I chose to make the one hour skirt. Also on her website is a video tutorial on how to make it. So off I went to by some fabric. I chose a nice flowery pattern, but the flowers were small enough that I didn't have to worry about matching anything at the seams.
 
Anyway.......at bit longer than an hour later (I would say more like 3) I made my first ever skirt (not counting the one I made in textiles class when I was 14!) and I am very proud!!!
 


My first skirt!

 And guess what?...I wore it out today and no-one came up to me to tell me my skirt was falling apart so I guess I did an alright job! Now all I need is for some sun so I can wear it without tights!