{"product_id":"2940016479804","title":"I Like My Skirts Fast and Cheap: A Beginner Sewing Project Using Vintage Linens","description":"This project is great for beginners.  If you can sew a straight line, then you can do this!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are motivated by frugality, by the desire to live in an eco-friendly way, or by an abundance of fun and funky vintage sheets in your linen closet, this simple tutorial should appeal to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steps are few, and they are explained in plain English. This means, even those who are brand new to sewing can make this skirt without feeling intimidated by a lot of the specialized jargon found on many commercial patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage bed sheets from the 1960’s and 70’s are perfect candidates for skirt-making, with their wild floral patterns. One trip to the thrift shop can arm you with a summer’s-worth of inexpensive fabric to upcycle into an entire warm-weather wardrobe!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a simple sewing pattern, this book is like a mini-class. Each topic includes step-by-step instructions and photos where appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to measure and cut the correct amount of fabric to fit your own figure\u003cbr\u003eHow to sew the fabric into a skirt shape\u003cbr\u003eHow to make an elastic casing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp deciding between a full or fitted silhouette\u003cbr\u003eHow to adapt the instructions for use with quilting cottons\u003cbr\u003eHow to sew a hem, if necessary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTools and Materials:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003etwin-size flat sheet\u003cbr\u003e1\/2-inch or 1\/4-inch elastic to fit comfortably around your waist\u003cbr\u003ebasic sewing supplies","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081617785072,"sku":"2940016479804","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016479804_p0.jpg?v=1763636675","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016479804","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}