I made a skirt

A few week backs I was trawling through shops looking for the perfect skirt. I knew what i wanted; a long flowy skirt which draped down but looked good on. I looked in Topshop, Urban Outfitters, H&M, and I just couldn't find one anywhere! Accepting defeat I gave up, until I was walking through the haberdashery section in John Lewis and spotted some material. I'd made myself a skirt in the summer with help so I decided to try make my perfect skirt on my own.

I picked out some black jersey material and bought a pattern- and began sewing.

I'd say it took me roughly 2-3 hours to make, but I have made some stuff before.

This has really made me want to start sewing again. Today I went to Soho in London to check out all the fabric shops and I found some lovely material. I can't wait to sew my next piece, I'm thinking maybe another skirt or shirt. What do you think I should make next?

Claire xxx

Material and patterns can be bought from John Lewis, any fabric shop near you or online. To find out how much material you need, look on the back of the pattern envelope. My sewing machine is from John Lewis.