I am a bit surprised that I am writing today. My arthritic conditions have an element of fatigue to them. With the allergies this week, I am tired. Every time I walk out to my truck, the windshield and wipers are covered with pollen. I am too tired to be using my sewing machine or working on anything that is to be sold.
The solution to that problem is hand sewing for msyelf and presents. My old treadle sewing machine does not deal with stretch fabrics well. But I can do them hand sewing. I would actually only have to hand sew the curves and anything that stretches but I just do the whole thing. Videos and audio books become my best friend.
This is an Alabama Chanin pattern for their long skirt. It is also very similar to the Sense and Sensibility walking skirt. After too many Murdoch Mysteries, I need more of this style in my life, whether it is t-shirt knits or woven fabric.
Alabama Chanin uses a lot of raw edges in their designs. It is a trademark of theirs. I like finished edges so I used a stretch embroidery stitch around the hem. I also did not make the waist too tight, even though it has elastic in it. I just do not like tight waists very much. I would rather be appalled at the waist measurement and have something be loose then have a smaller waist and have something tight.
I embroidered a flower on the back. It has texture so in the dark, in a tent, I can figure out where the back of my skirt is. This is the true reason why I started adding tags to everything, easier dressing in a tent.
I have worn this skirt on errands this morning and I will have to say that it so comfortable. My hands are a little tired. And once I am off the computer I may end up taking a nap or in my sewing chair hand sewing more because I think my errands were a bit much this morning. It will work well for both. I would like a few more and I can see them as a great travel skirt, especially as after walking clothes.