Blue fabric, White Ribbon

Preparing to leave, I've had a lot of projects to finish up. One of those was to finally make a skirt I'd been wanting to make. Awhile back, I found some nice blue fabric at Walmart, and picked up a pretty skirt pattern at one of Hobby Lobby's "McCall's patterns for $1" sales. However, other sewing took precedence, so it just sat in my cabinet for quite a while.

Finally, I sat down yesterday and made the skirt. It's fairly easy, with just two skirt pieces and 3 waistband pieces. The pattern I used was McCall's 4875. I really like how full the skirt is - perfect for twirling! =) One thing I would change next time, however. The skirt closes using a hook and eye on the front waistband, and tying on the back waistband. It's fitted at the waist, so in order to get it on, the side seams are open a few inches down. I found that these openings gaped open, so I sewed one up and put tiny snaps on the other one. Next time I think I'd just put a zipper in one side and leave the other one without the opening.

To make the skirt a little more special than just plain (though I do like solid-colored skirts!) I added white ribbon at the bottom. I used it like bias tape, folding it on either side of the bottom and sewing it so that I didn't have to hem it. The skirt is nice and light, and I like the color, as it goes with almost anything.

You can make a dressy outfit wearing a skirt and blouse,

or a more casual one with a t-shirt. It looks great either way!