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In which I learn that invisible zippers are your friends!

Materials: Simplicity 4233 pattern. 2 yards stretch cotton print, rescued at deep discount, from Vogue Fabrics. Invisible zipper, matching thread, interfacing, etc.

Time: 2 hours each, not including cutting time.

Cost: $20 total

I learned two valuable things from this project. One is that, when it's hot and humid and disgusting outside, what you really want to wear is a cotton skirt, yes indeed -- and they're pretty simple to make. The other is that the invisible zipper foot for my Bernina was totally worth every penny that I paid for it over at Hans. In fact, after learning how to install one for this project, I'd rather put in an invisible zipper than a normal one.

I was surprised that these skirts had such a high rotation in my summer wardrobe, but -- as stated above -- they're really comfortable. I wasn't sure if I'd really be digging the dropped waist of this pattern, but any scruples that I once had were immediately overcome once I realized just how they fill a unique wardrobe niche.

I'm totally impressed! They both look really great.