Can I change an A line skirrt pattern to a straiight skirt?

I have a nice quick sew pattern for an A line skirt. I would like to make a straight skirt because I have some pretty linen /rayon blend with an embroidered boarder. I think the boarder would look better on a straight skirt. I was thinking I could Straighten it by measuring from the line for straight grain to a new seam line. I know I can just cut and sew 2 panels together and add a waist band or gathered waist but don't want it to have a lot of gathers. The fabric is close to a medium weight denim. Any ideas. Juno Oh I've hung 1 window drape finally. My DD was supposed to email me pictures she took of it.I also made 2 beach cover ups for little GD's and have 1 more to go. I was away for 3 weeks got back Thursday, sewed and worked on a party I was giving Saturday night, babysat 7 grandchildren Sunday and decided to take today for me. I might even take tomorrow.