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Category: skirt week

clothing, sewing, skirt week

Little Birdy skirt

May 25, 2013April 1, 2019 Nicole Markelz

I love skirts.  Other than the logistics of sitting on the ground, I so much prefer them to shorts.  And just when my thoughts swing toward sewing up some leg-baring options, Crafterhours announces their annual Skirt Week.  How fortuitous!  This lovely Echino linen blend fabric was purchased for another purpose (an apron), but I kept… Continue reading Little Birdy skirt

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Like daughter, like mother

June 5, 2012April 1, 2019 Nicole Markelz

My mother is the reason I can sew.  I don't know exactly how old I was when I first picked up a needle, I would guess in the 4 year old range, but watching my mom sew was certainly the reason I started. Christmas pajamas, Easter dresses, Halloween costumes--always home-made, by my mom. She even… Continue reading Like daughter, like mother

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Skirt week!

May 31, 2012April 1, 2019 Nicole Markelz

As if I need another reason to sew (under pressure, no less), Skirt Week is going on right now!  Clearly, I couldn't resist!  I love skirts and have a job where they are perfectly appropriate, so I get plenty of use out of any that I sew up.I had purchased several different fabrics for this… Continue reading Skirt week!

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      • Drafting a welt pocket
      • Heart rate monitor & sports bra sewing hack
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Blog Sampler

  • Two spring outfits
  • Flint wide-legged trousers
  • Goldfinch and snap pea handknit sweaters
  • Sweater knit skater dresses
  • Knit slouchy beret
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