What are Kool-Aid purses? Lynne

There is an easy wrap skirt pattern I think at mccallspatterns.com, but it's very simple and it took me an hour or so to make it. If you have a Wal-Mart close to you, they sell patterns cheaper then going to a fabric store. Another thing to try, is Target, the skirts are cheap and there some pretty cute ones right now, you can easliy take those in and might be faster then making a skirt. good luck

I just had my surgery in February and am trying to come up with some ideas of things that I can make this spring that I will be able to easily make smaller as I lose more weight. A friend suggested wrap skirts... Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated !

It is so fun to whip out a pattern and know you don't need to alter. Of course, it depends on how accurate your measurements are to begin with. It's been 8 years ago that I signed up, and I've gained so much weight since that I can no longer use the patterns. The choices aren't as limited now as when I started, with the McCalls and Butterick choices available. Because I'm short and fat it was worth the cost. I'm hoping I'll enjoy garment sewing more after surgery when I get closer to goal. Best wishes-- Ila

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