Wool skirt makeover

I can't believe it's fall already. At 105 degrees outside, it certainly doesn't feel like it. But I'm still getting excited for plaid wool skirts and boots! I found a great new skirt pattern by Simplicity, #2451.

Last year I searched and searched for plaid wool fabric at Hancock fabrics and Jo-ann's with no luck. I was at Salvation Army the other idea and guess what I found? Plaid wool skirts! Of course, they are definitely not the style I would have made, but the fabric was there! Here's one I bought:

You can't really tell by the picture but it's grey, plum, teal and black. The waist was teeny tiny and it was way long. So first I took it all apart. After a good amount of time watching tv with a seem-ripper, here's what I got:

It had pockets! Who knew. I don't think they were functional but still cute. Next I cut out the pattern pieces, trying to fit everything I could. Some of the pieces were a little tight. But as long as I wear spanx, I should be ok.

Putting them together, brand new skirt!

It might be awhile until I get to wear it, but we'll see. The weather could change any day!