This darling woven fabric with red flowers scattered on a cream background that I found in Grandma's fabric stash whispered 'pencil skirt' to me when I brought it back to MA. The idea's been around for a while, and now it's finally a reality!
pattern: vogue V8916 view e size bigger-than-14
modifications: french seams on lining, slit in back, 2" waistband, interfaced primary fabric (fusible) to give it more body, extended invisible zipper through waistband
next time: sew waistband on before attempting to sew on zipper, make waistband darts