It starts ....

So I've made a start on my first dressmaking project. I've decided to make this skirt from Sewaholic patterns. I chose this skirt because it looks very wearable and is similar to styles I already have in my wardrobe. I'm making option C which is slightly longer, I like skirts to be just below the knee on me. The pattern cost £12.95 from http://www.sewbox.co.uk/. I'm making the skirt from vintage 1960s brushed cotton given to me by my Grandmother. I got very lucky with the zip I'm using too because it's one I've had in my stash for about 4 years which I bought from a department store's closing down sale for 50p! So this skirt is going to be quite cost effective! Free fabric and 50p for the zip! What I'm hoping is that if it goes well and I like the fit of the skirt, I will make it a few more times in different fabrics to really get the most out of the pattern, but we shall see! As soon as it is finished I will post pictures here. I'm really enjoying the process of making this skirt. I'm taking my time to make sure I get it just right as it is a first attempt. What is really useful is that sewaholic patterns have a blog with a sewalong on it for this skirt, so that has helped me a lot to follow the instructions. Anyway, better get back to it....