During my research I learnt a very important lesson. Always read the instructions. Gertie sews vintage casual Buy it here recommended making a muslin ( prototype made from cheap fabric) to test the fit. I made my muslin from an old duvet cover and its a good job I did. When I tried my skirt on it fell off. I had cut the pieces on the fold instead of separate making the skirt 2 and a quarter inches to bigger then the pattern sizes. After I had corrected my mistake I tried the skirt on again and found it was still to big. When I measured myself I was between sizes and decided to make the bigger size as I could take in the seams but I cannot add extra fabric if the skirt is to small. For my 3rd attempt at the flared skirt pattern fits. I am so glad I used the free 70's duvet cover from my mum's linen cupboard instead of the £36 worth of fabric I brought for the skirt.
Now the hunt is on for old bedding. I don't think I would ever wear the skirt in public but it will not go to waste. Now I have finished practising I will turn the skirt into project bags for my knitting.
On to the next pattern. This time remembering to read all instructions before starting to sew.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Enjoy
Happy Crafting
