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City Stroll Skirt in cashmere

Nicole Markelz

With a cute blouse or sweater, skirts are great for my job, so the unusual shape and nice details (pockets!) of the City Stroll Skirt by Liesl & Co definitely caught my eye when the pattern was released.  For this version, I used a "scrap" of fabric leftover from my self-drafted blazer project.  I couldn't… Continue reading City Stroll Skirt in cashmere

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Tutorial: Hong Kong finish + underlining in one step

Nicole Markelz

A slim fit wool skirt such as the Charlotte really begs to be lined.  Adding a layer of smooth and slippery fabric makes a wool skirt more comfortable to wear (especially with tights) and extends the life of the garment. Sewing a lining is fairly simple, however, there's another technique that serves the same purpose:… Continue reading Tutorial: Hong Kong finish + underlining in one step

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Month of the pencil skirt: (Part 3 of 3). The Charlotte Skirt in silk/wool tweed.

Nicole Markelz

Okay, there are three posts associated with this lovely tweed skirt, but after that, I promise: no more skirts!  I'm sick of looking at my bottom half, and I'm sure you feel the same!  Don't I look grumpy about it?This final pencil skirt is a project for Britex.  The fabric is a truly incredible silk/wool… Continue reading Month of the pencil skirt: (Part 3 of 3). The Charlotte Skirt in silk/wool tweed.