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Today is all about working with fusible interfacing. I have a few tips to get the best results, from my own experience working with fusible interfacing. First, cut all of your waistband and waistband facing pieces from fusible interfacing. If you haven’t done this yet, they are pieces 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Remember […]
In the next Sew-Along post, we’ll start sewing! Are your patterns all adjusted and ready to cut out? Have you cut out your fabric yet? Do you have all your fabric and supplies ready to go? It’s time to finish fitting the muslin, make the changes to the pattern pieces, and cut out your Crescent […]
Hey everyone! Let’s get that muslin fitted and make our changes, so we can get to the good part – sewing our real skirts! First thing to do: try on your muslin. I like to try mine on with and without heels, just to get an idea of what it will look like all dressed up! […]
Hello everyone! It’s back to the skirt muslins today. By the end of this post, we’ll have something we can try on. After finishing yesterday’s post, here’s what your work in progress will look like: Is that what your sewing table looks like? (More or less, depending on the view you’re making?) […]
Today we’re going to put together our skirt muslins. It’s much like sewing the actual skirt, but a little faster as we don’t have to finish everything perfectly. All right, let’s get sewing! Remember: you’ll need a zipper for your muslin. If that seems too wasteful, using up a zipper just for a […]
In this post, we’ll go over the Supply List, to make sure you’re covered, and to give you a chance to pick up or order any last-minute notions and trims. We’ll also start making our muslins! Ok! First, here’s what you’ll need for the Crescent Skirt Sew-Along. I’ve separated the list into must-have requirements, and optional […]
Hi everyone! To prepare for sewing, we’ll talk about pre-washing your fabric, measuring yourself and choosing a size, and cutting your fabric. Pre-washing Your Fabric: Here’s the link to the post on Pre-Washing from the Pendrell Sew-Along – Pendrell Sew-Along #2: Prewashing your Fabric. If you’re going to pre-wash your fabric, you can […]
The best part of any sewing project? Choosing fabric! There’s nothing like heading into the fabric store with purpose. Today, I’ll share my fabric recommendations for the Crescent Skirt. I know they’re on the back of the envelope, but it’s nice to have some reasons why certain fabrics are more suitable. Knowledge is power, even […]