first sewing project

So I decided to finally take the plunge and try to make something using the sewing machine. I have to say I am completely hopeless. I used the sewing machine for the first time to "try" and make a skirt and I learnt alot of things along the way.

I think the most important thing is:

Always measure! I just decided to do this whole thing randomly and I have to say I really wished I had measured things more precisely so I didn't have to undo the stitching etc

The second thing is as a beginner use easy material like cotton. I used this ruffle material and it was very difficult to work with especially for a super noob. I am sure the more I get used to it the easier it gets but I made a mistake using this material.

I think its also a good idea to use patterns that are either available online or buy them from the craft store. At least this way you can get a more accurate skirt or dress and comes with instructions.

I have to say I failed in this project and this is what I came up with.

With the scrap material I decided to make a rose and make that a feature on the skirt.

So here is the final product. Please excuse the dodgy sewing skills :( I hope I can get better though but I think its an Ok first attempt. The back of the skirt I have to say is quite bad. I haven't taken any pics of the back but it is really bad. I will be using the vintage floral one next so hopefully I can come up with something better *fingers crossed*
The colour of the skirt is actual more darker in real life. I really need to look into getting a sewing machine of my own too.