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Basic Skirt Variation: Self-Drafted Denim Skirt
A few weeks back I shared my self-drafted skirt as the start of my journey through Cal Patch’s Book Design It Yourself Clothes. Today I’m here to show you a variation!
As I mentioned, the premise of the book is that once you draft a well-fitting basic pattern, you can draft different styles off of it, knowing it fits you to a tee. You can build an entire wardrobe from 4 or 5 basic patterns! One of the variations the book is the Rosie Read More...
Basic Skirt Variation: Add a Flounce!
I’m back again today with the third and final version of the Basic Skirt! If you’ve been following along, this year I’m working through Cal Patch’s book, Design It Yourself Clothes. I started with the basic skirt here. Then I used that original pattern to draft a denim skirt shown here. And here is the final variation: adding a yoke and a ruffle or flounce.
Cal Patch walks you through using the basic skirt to draft this version by closing the Read More...
Bagmaking with Cork Fabric
Hi everyone – I’m Jaime from MadeByJaime.com, here today to talk about cork fabric!
I was first introduced to Cork Fabric when I walked into F&M Fabrics, TheFabricMarket.com’s local storefront, and saw the display near the front of the store. Soon after, I saw cork mentioned in all of the bagmaking groups on Facebook.
Cork is a unique material to work with. It is touted as a vegan alternative to leather, and preferred over vinyl by many, though it sews up Read More...
Add Style to Your Home
Just arrived! We have just received a great collection of new home decor fabrics. Looking to add some style and flare to your living room, family room or bedroom. Check out of new arrivals today.
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