Stay Focused On The Yardage
When I tried out the fabric stiffener, I prepped 4 fabrics. Of course, what I'm dying to do is to use the stiffener on the butterfly fabric, but I don't know how long this stuff lasts, so this morning I am going to use up the coral fabric I've already stiffened. There are 7 yards of this stuff, six of which will be used for this skirt: I've made this pattern before--the long version--and I really like the skirt, though in all fairness I seem to not be the sort of person who can wear "maxi" skirts. I don't know how other people cope, but instead of looking elegant in a flowing full-length skirt, I'm the clumsy dope who is always tripping over the skirt. So I've shortened the pattern pieces by 4 inches. Usually, it's nice to make patterns that I've used before, because I've worked out all the details and know what to expect. I put the pieces in a file folder with the edges stapled shut, then write any appropriate notes on t...