Sewing 2

Sorry I'm so late in doing this post. It is pretty busy if your being home-schooled !
To continue :
Now get a pattern of a simple skirt (better if it is A-line) and cut the pattern to the desired size. If you want to make it shorter or smaller, just fold it to the size desired, the pin after folding .
Then pin the pattern to the fabric making sure that one side is on the fabric 1/2 folded.

Then, cut the fabric on the part that is not folded as straight as you can .
After you have cut the the front, use the part you have cut out as a pattern for the back.
When you have finished cutting the skirt, get your shirt out . Measure from under your arms to your waist.Half the length is were you mark, then cut straight across to the other side of the shirt.
After that, start doing zig-zag all around the skirt. Then sew the skirt on the side together inside-out.
Now check that the stitches are not loose, because if it is, the dress could rip easily. Also, check that the stitches are not close to the edge, because it would rip too.
Now put together the bottom of the shirt to the top of the skirt. Make sure they fit together, then pin it, then sew it.
When you have finished sewing, mark out your hem. The hem is 5/8 of an inch,then sew.

When you have finished the dress,please tell me about it.
Thanks,
Andrea