Maxi Skirt – Work in progress

Yesterday afternoon, I finally got around to sewing something for myself, hooray! My daughter took these pictures a few moments ago. Note to self, use a better background.

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It’s a maxi skirt made from knit fabric. I don’t work with knit fabric too much, it’s super slippery, but that’s not why I don’t use it. I find it much easier to sew than cloth that does not stretch. I find that you really don’t have to do as much with stretchy fabric. While some might enjoy this since it is indeed easier, I much prefer working with cloth that lets your sewing skills shine.

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But back to the skirt… I won’t be wearing it until I get the proper elastic. I have 1/2″ elastic but that’s too small. I need at least 1″ and I do have that elastic somewhere… but for now it’s laughing at me from it’s hiding place and so I’ve folded up the long maxi skirt and have set it to the side.

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I do think I’ll make an adjustment with this skirt and add a small split at the bottom. I most likely will do that later today and then, I’ll tuck it way until I get the elastic.

Now, my focus is on that ruffled shirt. You know the one I posted about way back when. I removed the ruffle and am thinking about adding a teeny tiny ruffle around the hem. Hmm, decisions, decisions, decisions. I hate giving up on this shirt, because it has the potential to be something lovely, once I decide exactly what needs to be done to make it right for me.

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