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A Line Skirt (Dark Brown)

ankle-length, A-line, skirt

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/a-line-skirt-dark-brown • Posted by nhothman89

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! ♥ ..... 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

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

12 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

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! ♥ ..... 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

Instructions

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    I'll be using an A4 paper in this instruction (as a replica for our cloth :P )

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    Equally fold your cloth into two.

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    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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    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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    Cut your cloth according to that pattern. Don't forget to save an extra of 1-2 inches for sewing.

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    After you have finished cutting, it would look something like this.

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    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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    Starting from the bottom of your cloth till the end your zip part, sew a straight line.

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    After you have finished sewing that straight line, it would look something like this (from its front view).

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    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.