Ahh, Spring! It's been a long time coming this year, and when we took these photos a couple of weeks ago, the temperature was still in the 20's! These are combination inside/outside pictures as I could only stay out so long pretending it was warmer! Maybe more than ever, I've been in the mood for sewing a few separates in anticipation of warmer weather. For my first item, I used a Melon Watercolor Floral Linen/Cotton Blend. The weight is just perfect for a skirt with no lining- it has enough weight to drape nicely, and doesn't cling at all. This particular print is large, which is great for a tall person like myself. I didn't want a complicated pattern, so I chose Kwik Sew 3233- it is an 8 panel skirt with an elastic waist. It's basically just one pattern piece that you cut 8 times, but I did add in a rather large pocket, because I just have to carry my phone and keys with me all the time these days. My phone is so heavy though that I
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