I finished up Simplicity 5259, attempt number two, and it’s perfect. Well, as perfect as this novice can get it. So good, in fact, that I actually disassembled a vintage skirt I’ve had hanging in my closet, so I can tweak its shape to better fit me. This may not mean much to some folks, but I have the tendency to treat my vintage pieces like sacred goods. Which is completely stupid, because it means that I have a lot of goodies that I can’t wear, either because they’re too big, or, in the rare case of this skirt, they were just an unflattering cut in the first place. (I should note: I’m not in the habit of buying ugly clothes just because they’re vintage. This skirt is the bottom half of a suit that has a darling jacket.)
Now that I feel like I have this pattern under control, I’m excited to rebuild this old skirt. We Have The Technology. 
Will you now sew with your own sound effect?
And my left eye has infrared technology.
I’m pleased as punch that things are going SEW well for you and your ever-expanding wardrobe!
that is awesome. so jealous.