Gooba designs1/26/2024 ![]() I was able to finish in a few hours once my pieces were cut out. The skirt goes together really easily and relatively quickly. I am going to try this on my next version of the skirt using my wool fabric, and I will let you know how it turns out. The yardage for the 44" wide is right on, but I think that with the 60" wide you could get away with using less if you use a different fabric to line your pockets. ![]() The pattern provides yardage for both 44" wide and 60" wide fabric. You need two of the side panel, pocket lining, and pocket and the rest you only need one. The pattern has six pattern pieces: a front panel, back panel, side panels, a waist band, pocket lining, and pocket I actually don't have the pocket lining piece in the photo above). I did notice that some of my lines were ever so slightly off even when I lined up one of the other sides of the piece, but the difference is negligible and did not cause any problems with constructing the skirt. Then double check that the sizing is correct by measuring the one inch reference on the pattern print out. You do need to make sure that you print your pattern on actual size, by going into the printer properties and selection the "actual size" option and not the "fit to page" option for example. As far as taping the pages together to make the pattern pieces, it is super easy, because each piece has a number and letter combination that matches with its corresponding piece. Plus, I like the instant gratification of have the pattern immediately.sometimes I can be so impatient. The downside is that it does take quite a bit of paper, but you always have the back up just in case something gets lost or messed up or you need a different size. ![]() What I love about digital downloads is that you can print it out as many times as you want and cut your size directly out instead of using tracing paper. The Everyday Skirt pattern is a digital download that you can print out on your home printer, including the instructions and the pattern pieces, which you then tape together and cut out. Hopefully you can get a good idea of what to expect from the pattern, then again Liesl + Co/Oliver + S haven't let me down yet.Įveryday Skirt by Liesl + Co Pattern Review Long story, somewhat short, I have lots of pictures to show you of my first Everyday Skirt (but please excuse my pasty legs they don't often see the light of day.yikes). So, I checked my stash once again and found a neat linen/cotton blend fabric that I got super cheap a few months ago that I could use to make a test skirt. I cut out the larger of the two, thinking I could just down-size it if I needed to, but couldn't bare to cut my wool fabric until I was sure. Super quick pattern and as usual, Betz’s instructions and illustrations are clear and helpful.However, I could not decide what size to make. I made a simpler version without the contrasting fabric on the front of the case. Since I am busy sewing for the upcoming Quilt Market, I decided to use some of my new Charms fabric to make the Eye Candy Glasses Case as you can see below. ![]() The book has some very useful and fun projects that you can create quickly. Today I’m excited to be part of the sew-along for Betz White’s new book, Present Perfect: 25 Gifts to Sew & Bestowfrom Interweave. Geranium Dress sewn by Probably Actually. Tunic from Stylish Dress Book sewn by Make Something. For wholesale ordering information in the US, contact Seven Islands Fabric.ĭouble Gauze Scarf from Poppy Makes for The Daily Stitch. Right now, it looks like you can find my Charms double gauze fabric online at Fabricworm, Imagine Gnats, Pink Castle Fabrics, and Gooba Designs. Below are some ideas and links for things you can sew with double gauze cotton. I also created a Pinterest board with more sewing project ideas. It makes a super soft quilt back and I often mix it with quilting cottons and linen in my quilts. It sews very well and has a nice drape, perfect for garments. When I first bought double gauze for myself, I assumed the layers would make the fabric pucker or be difficult to manage when sewing, but in fact, that’s not the case at all. These two gauzy layers together make for incredibly soft fabric, perfect for baby items, clothing, or quilts. Above are the double gauze prints in my Charms collection for Kokka (shipping to stores now).Īs you can see in the photos below, double gauze cotton is made of two layers of loosely woven cotton, stitched together every centimeter or so to keep the layers together, which you can see on the back side. Some of the prints from my latest collections are printed on double gauze cotton, so I thought I’d talk a bit about the fabric for those of you who haven’t tried sewing with it yet.
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