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Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Andrea from The Train to Crazy

Today we are happy to have Andrea with us sharing a skirt that any young girl would love to wear! Hi! I'm Andrea and I blog over at The Train To Crazy and sell patterns at Go To Patterns. I love sewing and have a special place in my heart for skirts! When I first taught myself to sew clothes I started with skirts. You can see my first skirt tutorial, The Simple Skirt Tutorial. Why does 2008 feel like a generation ago in blogland?? After that I made the Drop Waist Skirt Tutorial and the Ruffle ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: LiEr from ikatbag

Hello friends! This is LiEr from ikatbag and I am excited to be part of Skirting the Issue. Today I am sharing links to some skirt tutorials on my blog, and showing you how to make a very simple wrap skirt out of a single piece of fabric. All of these skirts, save one (the fitted panel skirt), don't require zippers. First up is the Summer Skirts Series from 2009, consisting of tutorials to make six basic skirts. If you are a regular reader of my blog, you'll probably know that I very, very ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: MADE

Today we get to share two of our favorite skirt tutorial's from the talented Dana over at MADE. And while she has a pile of fun tutorials we thought that these two skirts would be perfect for any of the girls we are sewing for in foster care! So without further ado we give you Dana's skirts: The Circle Skirt and... The Layered Skirt Go check them out. The tutorials are clear and easy to follow and the skirts themselves turn out darling. Then...if any of you have been working on skirts to ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Alida from I Make Stuff

Hey everyone!  I'm Alida from I Make Stuff and I'm so glad to be here sewing for this great cause.  I have been wanting to make a child's peplum skirt for a while, and I love this one so much I might just make one for me!A word about fabric choice.  Make sure the fabric you choose bounces back after being stretched.  Take a 4" by 4" swatch and stretch it out side to side.  If it doesn't bounce back to 4" by 4" this technique won't work!First cut out the waist band.  You'll want to measure the ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Sachiko from Tea Rose Home

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home is joining the efforts today with a skirt that will surely be loved by girls of all ages....thanks Sachiko! Hi, I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home. When I was first contacted by Liz and Elizabeth about the “Skirting the Issue”, I was deeply touched by their effort to reach out and make a difference by using their talents. I feel honored to be a part of this event, and it is my hope that my small contribution and many peoples’ beautiful labor of love will bring a smile to ... View the Post