i found this amazing pinstripe skirt at the thrift store for $2. problem is, it was a size 18, i wear an 8. so i took the opportunity and made myself a pencil skirt (ive always wanted one) the zipper kicked my arse as im new to sewing, let alone zippers. i think the final result looks ok. now i just need to lose like 5 pounds and it'll look great on me!!