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I have some amazing fabrics lying around that are dying to be turned into clothes. I'd like to learn to make a simple a-line skirt, but have no idea where to start - is there a pattern that anyone would recommend, or a book or website?

To those of you who have made your own clothes, how did you get into it? Do you have any tips?

I've thought about trying to use a skirt I already own as a pattern, but I'd need step-by-step instructions for how to do the zip and the lining...

Thanks in advance for any help!