I made progress with my black skirt. I’ve made a brown version and this time, I wanted to try two new techniques.
1. I wanted to add a quick lining to elimate the need for interfacing.
2. Machine sew the lining to the invisible zipper.
If I had to give myself a grade, I’d give me B. Why? Because if I’d taken my time and written down the steps first, I would have had a much better garment.
- I attached the lining to the zipper before I attached the lining to the waist.  Duh! Where’s my seam ripper?
- I forgot to edge stitch the lining & facing. Duh! Where’s my seam ripper?
- I forgot to cut the lining length shorter than the skirt length and I wanted to add lace to the hem. I didn’t notice this until after I’d sewn the lace to the lining. Duh! Where’s my seam ripper and rotary cutter?
- I didn’t completely machine sew the invisible zipper because I just wasn’t paying attention. Duh! Where’s the needle and thread?
I’ve got to remember to take my time when I’m sewing. I think I was too eager to try new techniques that I didn’t pay attention to the details. I think I’m going to make a big sign that says ‘SLOW DOWN’ and hang it above my sewing machine :). The other thing I plan to do, is write down the instructions if I plan to change the pattern.   The skirt pattern isn’t lined, uses a regular zipper and has a slit in the back. The changes I made are big but enough to throw me off.
Anyway, I have to hem my skirt then it will be done. When this skirt is complete, I would have obtained my sewing goal of “Make at least two skirts that fit me.” Whoo-hoo.
I think after finishing this skirt I’m going to try something simple like this vest from Simplicity 2566.
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