I Used to be a Seamstress!

While digging through the corners the other day, 

I discovered this skirt fabric I had put into the someday pile. 

 And now it is done! 

 It is a simple a-line skirt that I adjusted from a zippered side

 to a pull-on elastic waisted skirt.

  It fits my lifestyle better this way since I never tuck in a shirt!

I also had purchased yardage to make a slip for this 

and several other light peasant skirts I like to wear.  

I only have a slip for knee length skirts and wearing this skirt without a full slip wasn't an optio;

you will see why below.

The skirt is a border print which is very cool. 

 I added a bit of pre-gathered embroidered edging to the slip; 

 this also adds some weight which is a nice addition to such lightweight cotton.

 You can see here how ethereal the fabric is! 

 I will wear the skirt properly modest now! 

I did some painting but it isn't finished;

that is one thing I wasn't aware of when I started watercolor several years ago--

it is why I quit trying, too--

I didn't know about letting areas dry, adding layers,

 being patient while painting has become part of why it is so relaxing now!

                                                            A doubly good lesson, right?

Yesterday's painting was from Chesapeake Beach, VA, from Araignees' blog!