Anyway, several weeks ago I had finished running my errands, and had nothing else on my "to do" list, so I stopped by D.I. and went through practically every isle in the whole store. I had so much fun! I found 2 really cute summer button front blouses. Just what I've been looking for! One is an "Hawaiian" type, which I love taking those on vacation, and I only had one! I have been jealous of John, because he has about four.
I got a couple of other little things besides the blouses, but my find of the day was some beautiful rayon type fabric. Hawaiian style. Gorgeous. $3 for three yards. Wonderful! I picked it up!
I went home with my wonderful new blouses and material and showed them off to John. (He really liked them!) Then I looked through my patterns to find a good skirt pattern for my new material. Didn't really like the choices, at least of the ones that were my size. Sigh.
When I visited my mom, we stopped by JoAnn's one day, and some of the patterns were $1.25. Love those bargains! I couldn't decide on which of two patterns would be best for my skirt, so I got them both, plus another that I just really liked! One pattern would be super easy, no zippers, but also no pockets. The other pattern had both a zipper and pockets.
I decided to use the pattern with the pockets and zipper, but I altered it a little. I still put the zipper in the back, but I also made the top back straight (instead of fitted) and put elastic in it. That way if I gain or lose a few pounds it will still fit.
I cut out the pieces last week, and finished sewing it this week, putting on the hook and eye just a couple of hours ago. It is really cute. At least I think so!
In other news..... John and I have hiked the Y twice so far this year!
Here's my skirt:
