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How to sew: Gingham Skirt (Video Tutorial)

Flavia Giuzio

Video tutorial of how to sew this super cute GINGHAM SKIRT that all the bloggers seem to LOVE! 

Materials needed to sew this GINGHAM SKIRT:

-2 yards of gingham fabric
- 1 yard of lightweight interfacing
- 8 buttons
- Matching thread
- Pins
-Scissors 

PATTERN FOR BACK: Waist measurements for this pattern are 3" below natural waist

A-B: Measurement from left side seam to middle of right leg through back (Mine was 22")

C: Midpoint from A-B

D: Square from C 9"

D-F and D-E: Measurement from left side seam to middle of right leg through backat hip level dived by 2 (13.25 ")

D-G: Hip to above knee (13")

G-H and G-I: Square from G to both sides

A-H: Straight line passing F and stoping at line we just created from G

B-I: Using a french curve make a line passing through E and stoping at line from G.

J: 1" from A- H to create placket.

PATTERN FRONT: Waist measurements for this pattern are 3" below natural waist

A-B: Measurement from left side seam to middle of right leg through front (13.5")

B-C: Square from B 9" down

C-D: Measurement from left side seam to middle of right leg through front at hip level (15.5")

A-E: Same measurement as A-H from back passing through D

C-F: From hip o mid thigh 

E-F: Using a french curve connect both 

G: 1" from B-F for placket.

PATTERNS FOR FRONT AND BACK RUFFLES: The length of the BACK ruffle should be TWO TIME the length of the back skirt. Same for FRONT.

PATTERN FOR WAISTBAND FRONT AND BACK: The length of the BACK waistband should be the length of the back skirt WAIST. Same for FRONT.

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LINK about how to sew buttonhole without special foot: http://www.heytherethreads.com/how-to-sew-a-buttonhole/

LINK about how to use button foot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG8dD7Ga39Q

Here is a list of some of the MATERIALS used in the tutorial:

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How to sew: The Perfect Striped T-shirt

Flavia Giuzio

Video tutorial of how to sew a PERFECT STRIPED T-SHIRT. 
Learn how to make this SUPER EASY tee that goes with any outfit! 

I decided not to hem the t-shirt or the sleeve to give it a more relaxed look and because I used a knit. But you can hem the t-shirt if you would like!

Materials needed to sew this STRIPED T-SHIRT:

-1 yard of striped fabric

- Matching thread 

- Pins

-Scissors 

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How to Sew: Off the Shoulder Dress (Video Tutorial)

Flavia Giuzio

Video tutorial of how to sew a OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS.
Learn how to make this SUPER EASY and cute look that is everywhere!

To make this dress you will need:

- 2 1/2 yard of fashion fabric. I used a lightweight chiffon.

- 2 yards of lining ( I didn't have enough fabric so I had to cut my lining shorter than the fashion fabric!)

- Lace Trim

- Thread

- 1/4" ellastic

Here is the step by step of how to draw the pattern for this dress:

POST about ways to finish seams without a Serger (Overlock)
https://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/finish-seams-without-a-serger/

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I also made a shorter version of this dress to test the pattern using some stripped knit fabric and I really like how it turned out! Here is a pic:

Here is a list of some of the MATERIALS used in the tutorial:

 

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