First Project

So for my first project, I'm making a pencil skirt out of some brown polka dot material I found while I was looking for fabric for something else.  Isn't that always what happens though?

I decided to try the rub off method (sounds rather dirty doesn't it?) to copy my favorite pencil skirt.  It has an invisible zipper and some side detailing that makes it fit me perfectly (and I am generous of hip). Basically you trace around your old garment and transfer all the markings to pattern paper. The original skirt has a vent, but I was going to put ruffles at the bottom of this one. Unfortunately I only bought one yard, so no ruffles for me.  Then again, maybe I'll just go back to the fabric store and see if they have any more of this polka dot goodness.  Hmmm, decisions.

Anyway, behold my somewhat messy pattern:

I was going to just cut into the fabric, but I think I'll make a muslin first.  Did I tell you that I made my first muslin ever last week?  Now I'm sold on the method. Yeah, we'll talk.

The waistband on my skirt has a separately cut facing so I'm going to copy it because I love, love, love that skirt. We'll discuss my muslin results in part two.