The more time I spend drafting my own patterns, the more I love the process and (usually) the results. There’s something so satisfying about beginning with a set of measurements and a sketch and ending with a wearable garment!
I already posted briefly about the denim skirt I made in January, or at least about the drafting process.
I’ve worn it several times and like it very much! That said, I honestly had no clue how to draft the back yoke. . .let’s just say my wild guess didn’t quite work. 
I’m going to be looking for help in fixing that, though, because I have a piece of khaki twill and I’d like to use the same pattern. I also should make the zipper an inch longer, but otherwise the fit is just right and I love the bit of flare below the knees.
Inspired by one new skirt, I decided to make another new skirt before our Nebraska trip. I’ve been trying to reduce my stash lately and I had a skirt sized remnant of burgundy french terry.
This time I went for a basic a-line with a tiny bit of flare at the hem. I decided to use the side seam pockets from Kwik Sew’s Easy Sewing book. Although my terry is fairly lightweight, I used a scrap of quilting cotton to reduce bulk.
For me, drafting patterns is all about trying new things and finding out what works–0r what to change for next time. In this case, the only change I would make is to use slightly wider elastic in the waistband. I wore this skirt for both of our Very Long Driving Days and it was perfect. Warm, comfortable, and wrinkle-free. 
Those both turned out beautifully. I love the idea of a lightweight, wrinklefree skirt. I’ve only drafted a couple of things, but I’m not very good at it. Perhaps a bit more research would yield different results though.
Leslie, knit skirts are pretty simple and forgiving–give it a try!