Sloper 2 done, with learning applied

My second sloper for DD's skirt is done, and I can send it off tomorrow. This time, the assembly went much faster and here's what I learned and applied:

1. I checked out the pattern pieces so I could pre-cut some pieces differently and save time.
2. I used Burda Copy paper to mark both the front and back of the folded fabric, which makes more accurate and easier to sew pieces
3. Also used the copy paper to trace the pieces off the pattern, since I was using a multiple size pattern out of a Burda magazine
4. Skipped the interfacing pieces, since this is just a fitting garment
5. Sewed several different seams, which means DD only has to rip out the seams that are too tight.

Now I'll find out if DD actually knows how to use a seam ripper. LOL

Take a look at the closeup. You can see that I sewed a white seam at the smallest size, then used other colors at slightly larger sizes.

My skirt challenge

As I mentioned in an earlier post, my daughter wants me to sew her a skirt and top. In order to fully explain to me what she wants, she drew a picture and sent me a JPEG of the drawing. Actually, it was over a dozen JPEGs, and here's one that's an overview of what she wants.

Looks pretty conmplex, doesn't it? It is, but the kid is tolerant when I say I can't do one bit or another.
Where am I in this project? The skirt is done at least to the base level. I used a pattern that had the high waistband, and put that together. There aren't any ruffles or the ribbon on the front yet, but that will come after she has tried on the skirt for a fit. I even put in the first turn on the hem, but not the second, so she can mark the length she wants.

This pattern was interesting. When we were in Essen, we went to Demmer Stoffverkauf, and they had a stack of patterns, and you could choose one for free when you spent more than (IIRC) Euro 15. We chose this skirt, and I thought, "Cool, a free pattern, and a skirt at that - ought to be easy."

Well, it's not one of Burda's best patterns, The front and back are just mirror images of each other, but it's the waistband that is the real kicker. Of course it's a pieced waistband, with 5 pieces for the front. But they also pieced the back with 5 more pieces. And the inside of the waistband has 10 pieces. And the interfacing. Yes, that's 30 pieces just for the waistband. I didn't catch that until I'd cut things, so it was a little too late to change, but if I make a second skirt, I will definitely use single pieces for the interfacing and inside, and probably the back waistband as well.
Here's a pic of the skirt up to now. I still have to buy a zipper, which I'll get tomorrow, then mail the skirt off to the kid.