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Easiest and Twirliest Skirt Tutorial

I had picked out this adorable cupcake fabric for Christmas last year at Joann's, but I totally ran out of time to make anything with it. When December came again (2014), I just knew I couldn't have it sit around for another year.  So I quickly got out all my sewing notions (basically, my sewing plastic bin) and got ready to cut the fabric.  When I first laid it on the table, I was nervous to cut it up. I mean, it had been MONTHS since I had sewn anything besides fixing my Husband's pants!!!   But I took courage, got the scissors, and off I went!  I had one yard of fabric, so I just cut it in half. I find that using a lot of fabric is the secret to making the twirliest skirt.  You could use less, but I would recommend cutting fabric to adjust the length. Use the entire width of fabric you've got. I tend to buy a yard at a time and it works great!    Materials and Notions Cost Breakdown: Fabric ($6.99 regular price with...