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Rate the Crescent Sew-Along!

Rate the Crescent Sew-Along!

By on June 21, 2011 in Sew-Alongs

Hello Sew-Alongers! Now that the Sew-Along has ended, I want to know: what did you think of the Crescent Sew-Along? I want to make the sew-alongs better and better each time – that is, if you still want to keep sewing along with me! I’ve already had a few votes for a third sew-along so [...]

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Crescent Skirts by You!

Crescent Skirts by You!

By on June 13, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I’ve said this before, but it’s still true! One of the best parts of designing sewing patterns is seeing your finished creations. Thought I’d share some of the beautiful finished skirts from the Sew-Along today! Today is Florals Day: all of the skirts I’m showing have floral prints! Amy at Sew Well used a gorgeous [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along: My Finished Skirt!

Crescent Sew-Along: My Finished Skirt!

By on June 7, 2011 in Finished Sewing Projects, Inspiration and Everything Else, Projects

Hurrah! My red Crescent Skirt from the sew-along is done! Here it is, as I pose with my trusty bike. It must be a cute skirt, I got a ‘You’re beautiful!’ shouted from a passing truck while I was taking these photos. Gotta love random compliments from strangers! This is also my Me-Made-June outfit for [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #23: A Skirt Hem with Seam Binding

Crescent Sew-Along #23: A Skirt Hem with Seam Binding

By on May 23, 2011 in Sew-Alongs

Last post, everyone! After this one, you’ll have all of the information you need to finish your Crescent Skirts. Is it skirt weather for everyone yet? Let’s get hemming! You can hem your skirts any way you like. I’d suggest trying it on again, and making sure you are happy with the length before hemming. [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #22: Understitching, Topstitching and Ditch-Stitching

Crescent Sew-Along #22: Understitching, Topstitching and Ditch-Stitching

By on May 22, 2011 in Sew-Alongs

Hey everyone, Happy Sunday! Are you sewing this weekend? Perhaps a Crescent Skirt or two? Today we’ll finish up the waistband-zipper-facing section that we made serious progress on yesterday. We’ll understitch the facing, topstitch around the zipper, and secure the facing to the skirt. It’s going to look just about finished by the end of [...]

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Crescent Sew-Along #21: Sewing the Zipper

Crescent Sew-Along #21: Sewing the Zipper

By on May 21, 2011 in Sew-Alongs

Hey everyone! It’s a long weekend here, and it’s meant to be a sunny one too. Plenty of time to catch up on your sewing! (No, that’s not all I think about… well, not all the time.) Today I’ll show you how to sew in the zipper. We’ll take the facing-zipper unit we constructed yesterday, [...]

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