The holidays are here and I couldn't be happier! Ever since I moved to Washington, I absolutely love the holiday season. Being with my husband and enjoying the festivities together is always fun, but the part I love the most is how it really feels like Christmas time here. Since I was born and raised in Florida, my childhood Christmas memories never involved jackets, snow, or anything that made you want to be cozy. Being outside isn't particularly fun when it's cold, so I've been having a good time with a new hobby indoors. I've recently found an interest in sewing again and decided to make a holiday skirt that would keep me warm throughout the winter.


I feel like a total beginner seamstress despite the handful of things I've made. In the past I've made simple skirts, pajamas, easy quilts, blankets, and a dress. Following patterns is not my strong suit, but I'm really proud of how this skirt turned out. I chose an evergreen colored corduroy (my first time sewing with this material) and the McCalls M7981 pattern to create my skirt. The pattern caught my eye because I loved the button details down the front and hello- it has pockets! It took me an entire day to make, which sounds like a long time, but I ran into some speed bumps at the end. My automatic button hole maker wouldn't work because the fabric was too thick and then I had to alter the waistband because it was a few inches too big. Despite those hiccups, the rest of the project was fairly easy and I'm in love with the results!