When we last left our nemesis, Franken-skirt, it had been discovered that, while it now fit in the hips, it was too wide at the bottom. Though wearable, it was dumpy and unflattering. So…

I couldn’t leave well enough alone, but I also couldn’t bring myself to spend money on alterations for a skirt that I made. It just seemed so ridiculous. Plus, I figured it was time to learn a little bit about making fitting adjustments. And, it seemed to make sense to practice on something toward which I was already harboring some resentment. That way, even if I totally butchered it, at least it wasn’t something I loved.

If you’re thinking to yourself, “This doesn’t bode well,” you are so totally right.

Franken-skirt meets Jaws! My skirt now has a dorsal fin!

Basically, I had to taper the skirt at the side seams, so that the top would remain the same size, but the bottom would become more narrow.

Yah gonna’ need a biggah boat.

If I could figure out how to type the Jaws theme phonetically, this is where I would put it.

Seriously, what am I supposed to do with that thing? Cut it off with pinking shears?

Winner of the World’s Most Conspicuous Alteration award. I’m undefeated. Fear me.

Is that the worst case of pattern mismatch you’ve ever seen?

Nevertheless, after all of that futzing around, it fits (pretty much). Unfortunately, because of all the crazy biz I did to the side seams, it looks like an insane blind person stitched it together. But, I’m past the point of caring, because now it’s personal. That skirt is totally getting worn.