A Line Skirt (Dark Brown)
ankle-length, A-line, skirt
Posted by nhothman89
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Hello!
This was my first trial of making an A-line skirt; 100% hand-stitching. I have learnt through this first experience on how to hand-sew things better and nicer - to fasten the snap buttons neatly, to sew hems and seams on clothes, and et cetera. YEA! ♥
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UPDATED (2nd February 2011):
It was originally a "creation", but I decided to convert it into a "how-to". I've to honestly admit that I am not good in giving instructions neither a talented seamstress, but, hopefully you'll get
the basic grasp (in sewing this simple A-line skirt) that I am trying to share it with you.
You may add anything to your skirt as creative as you can be. Have fun! :D
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You Will Need (5 things)
- 4 Snap Button(s)
- 2 m Any Fabric
- Needle
- Any Thread
- Zip
Steps (10 steps, 720 minutes)
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1
I'll be using an A4 paper in this instruction (as a replica for our cloth :P )
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2
Equally fold your cloth into two.
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3
Measure your waist and your ankle-length.
Make a pattern that somewhat looks like this.
REMEMBER: We are working on the inside of your cloth (or some people would say, "the wrong side of fabric")
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4
From that waist part, make a mark where you'll sew your zip. Preferably a short one; mine is only 9.5".
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5
Cut your cloth according to that pattern.
Don't forget to save an extra of 1-2 inches for sewing.
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6
After you have finished cutting, it would look something like this.
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7
If you don't have a sewing machine (like me), double fold all edges (using that extra 2 inches) and nicely sew a straight line through it.
If you have an over-lock sewing machine, simply use it to trim the edges.
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8
Starting from the bottom of your cloth till the end your zip part, sew a straight line.
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9
After you have finished sewing that straight line, it would look something like this (from its front view).
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10
This is the back your of skirt. Carefully sew your zip now.
I made a rectangular band and sewn it along my waist part. Then, I had also sewn a few snap buttons there. I think it'd be nicer and more secure.
Turn your skirt inside out. You are finished.