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Sewing: Skirt toile
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Skirt toile

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sewing Studio: Fashion Fitting, Home Decor & More »

Instructions

I am still waiting for my invisible zipper foot. Not quite finished. I did give the toile an inch steam lines in case I needed to enlarge the pattern. (which I did not need) This is a butterick pattern 5719 as I am a size larger than the one for this class.
This was my first try at this. I have never lined a skirt before looking forward to making my skirts.
Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic

Materials

sheeting 100% cotton

What was your inspiration?

This class, and a desire to make something that fits me.

What are you most proud of?

That I got a pattern my size and it actually fits me. The darts turned OK as well. That I am never to old to learn something new.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Watch the video and follow the instructions.

 

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jo_ken1214622 on craftsy.com
jo_ken1214622
Apr 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I want to learn to sew for myself so that I can make clothes that fit. I am heavy and the ready-to-wear size that fits my waist and bust makes my shoulders look like a football player and my my behind and hips baggy and bigger than they are. Your story has inspired me to try this class. Thanks.
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Davesmom
Apr 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Craftsy.com has a lot of courses on how sew. But I think a skirt is the place to start. Be sure to leave an inch or two of ease for sitting down esp. at the waist and hips. Every time I do something new I learn something. Some times its what not do next time. I do believe the effort is worth it. I am start to work on a short sleeve shirt for me. I find the sleeves these days are to tight on ready wear to be comfortable and I have the same problems as you with the shoulders. I will post when I finish my shirt.
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MJaneO
Sep 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your great looking toile has just givin me the boost I have needed to get sewing and give making a skirt a try. I have been a quilter for some time. I haven't sewn since I was in my twentys. Thanks
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. This class has helped me over come my fears and the instructor is great. I am looking forward to lining my skirt. NO slips to hang down below the skirt.
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Davesmom
Sep 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. This is my first toile. Dave is my son!
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Ladymax
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your attitude. Even at our age we can learn. I am just learning to quilt. The skirt looks good.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I went to back to school when I was 56 years old and was amazed how much I love learning. I started quilting in 2009, I have noticed you are a very busy Lady when it come to crafts and quilting.
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Ladymax
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I also love to learn and Craftsy makes that very convenient. Also I do not like to be idle and crafting is great.
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Lynne O
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looking good! Half the battle is getting the fit right isn't it.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, the fit is all important. I am glad I made the toile first. I cut my skirt out last night. Working full time gets in the way of my sewing.
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linpiration
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pretty love toile. I am Dave's wife. Funny........so many Dave's.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I noticed you love to sew. This skirt will be my first one 40 years.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I noticed you love to sew. This skirt will be my first one 40 years.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I noticed you love to sew. This skirt will be my first one 40 years.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Davesmom
Sep 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I noticed you love to sew. This skirt will be my first one 40 years.

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