The hem of the skirt is the only part that is machine-sewn (I had bought a machine at that point) and that part is something I still plan on redoing now that I am more familiar with machine sewing.

There are many things I would choose to do differently today, but this skirt is still something I am incredibly proud of. It is almost entirely hand-sewn, including the seam finishes on the inside and the lining (I did not own a sewing machine at the time), and it includes a button placket.

This 6 panel wool skirt is what I started with, 5 years ago and it took a full month to complete. It was a very challenging project to tackle for a complete beginner, but I learned to sew to make a skirt like this, and that passion would simply not have been the same when making a pillowcase.