This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the second update of my progress. May 8, 2012 What: The Circle Skirt Remake Where: To work. Same old, same old. ~~~ May 9, 2012 What: The Sunlit Teal Garden Lonsdale and the "Paint… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 8th through 14th
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The Circle Skirt Remake
In between long bouts of writing this week, I finished my circle skirt. All it needed was the hem, but I wanted to make sure I marked the hem twice before I cut and stitched. When I finally tried it on, I realized the raw edges hit right at the top of my knee. Many… Continue reading The Circle Skirt Remake
Deja Vu: Circle Skirt Two
When I took this picture, I felt like I'd seen it before. It turns out I roughly had, posted both here and here. I'm remaking my circle skirt. When I was thinking over my SWAP plans, one of the pieces I wanted to include was the circle skirt. But, the focus of the SWAP is supposed to be… Continue reading Deja Vu: Circle Skirt Two
Circle Skirt Sew-Along: Completed!
This September I’m sewing along with Casey at Elegant Musings. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making circle skirts, and this post marks the completion of my skirt. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the newest addition to my closet: the circle skirt. It's not just a simple circle, either.… Continue reading Circle Skirt Sew-Along: Completed!
Circle Skirt Sew-Along: Pinning the Hem
This September I’m sewing along with Casey at Elegant Musings. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making circle skirts, and here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. Pins are now marking a straight hem around the six yards of fabric that make up the bottom of my circle skirt thanks… Continue reading Circle Skirt Sew-Along: Pinning the Hem
Circle-Skirt Sew-Along: Pieces for a Pattern
This September I’m sewing along with Casey at Elegant Musings. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making circle skirts, and here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. I've really enjoyed the Circle-Skirt Sew-Along so far. The pace has been wonderful - maybe a baby step a week - which means… Continue reading Circle-Skirt Sew-Along: Pieces for a Pattern
The Circle Skirt Sew-Along
This September I’m sewing along with Casey at Elegant Musings. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making circle skirts, and this post marks the beginning of the saga. I understand the principles behind a full circle skirt, a three-quarters circle skirt, and a half circle skirt, but I've never drafted and made… Continue reading The Circle Skirt Sew-Along
