I must try and post what i have made when i make it rather than bore you to death with my catchups, but here goes with my panic sews before i went away.
First is a couple of Style Arc Autumn dresses, i have had this pattern for quite a while so decided to give it a go. When you read the reviews they all mention the back pleat and how confusing it is. On first inspection it did look rather confusing and i did ponder long and hard over it. I decided to colour code the markings rather than try and follow the letters and this worked a treat. If you decide to make it don't try and follow the diagram, it doesn't work.
Second is a simple wrap skirt using vintage curtain fabric by Habitat, originally designed for the V&A. I have had this for about 40 years, it was a piece left over from some trousers I made in my early 20’s.
The other 2 skirts are from a McCalls pattern, basically 2 rectangles with pleats but I have added side seam pockets and put in a centre back seam for the zip.
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