{"product_id":"2940148479000","title":"Easy A-Line Skirt: Make Your Own Custom Pattern","description":"Make your own custom elastic-waist a-line skirt pattern using this fully-illustrated book as your guide!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe project is suitable for beginners. If you can sew a straight line and do a little basic math, then you can do this!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS AND MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 yards quilting cotton\u003cbr\u003elarge sheet (or roll) of tracing paper or newsprint paper\u003cbr\u003eyard stick\u003cbr\u003etape measure (optional)\u003cbr\u003ewashout cloth marker\u003cbr\u003escissors\u003cbr\u003esewing machine\u003cbr\u003ethread to coordinate with the sheet\u003cbr\u003eiron\u003cbr\u003e1\/2-inch or 1\/4-inch elastic to fit comfortably around your waist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOPICS COVERED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a simple sewing pattern, this ebook 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 use your measurements to draft a custom-fit skirt pattern\u003cbr\u003eHow to cut the fabric and sew it into a skirt shape\u003cbr\u003eHow to sew a hem\u003cbr\u003eHow to make an elastic casing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to adjust the pattern for a closer fit, or a less-pronounced “A” shape.\u003cbr\u003eHow to determine the proper length of elastic\u003cbr\u003eVariations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhenever I get my hands on a few yards of a pretty cotton print, I make a skirt. My go-to skirt pattern is one that I drafted myself, using my own measurements as a starting point. Using this pattern always results in an elastic-waist A-line skirt, made to fit my own particular curves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have completed the simple steps in this book, you will have a custom-made pattern and a skirt sewn from it that fits *your* own particular curves. The paper pattern can be used over and over again to make as many skirts as your fabric stash allows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe simplicity of the Easy A-Line Skirt makes it easy enough for a beginner, as well as the perfect blank canvas. Let an exciting fabric shine on its own as I’ve done here, or dip into your creative reserves and come up with ways to embellish a more subdued fabric with embroidery, buttons, ribbons, and trims.","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182236287216,"sku":"2940148479000","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148479000_p0.jpg?v=1763703172","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148479000","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}