Pencil Skirt

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  Step 1

  Choosing the fabric. I used this pretty floral tapestry fabric (gifted from Dalston Mill Fabrics), but this simple skirt would be perfect in any thick fabric- denim, cord or a canvas.

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  Step 2

  I made a simple pattern piece, starting with a rectangle, the top being an inch more than one quarter of your waist measurement (the inch allowing for the darts). Curved the side seam out a little, added a dart and it was ready to cut.

  I added seam allowances all around, cut the front on the fold and the back pieces separately, so an invisible zip could be inserted at the back.

  I always use greaseproof paper for pattern making, pretty cheap and comes on a roll.

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  Step 3

  Front and back cut, ready for darts to be sewn, sew at the side Seams and insert a zip.

  Next I folded the waist down, and just sewed like a hem, then hemmed the bottom.

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  Step 4

  Sewing in an invisible zip. Love these zips, as the name says they are invisible, look just like a seam.

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  Step 5

  Completed skirt.

  Pictures of my other handmade sewing and crafts are on my instagram @surfjewels

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Kevin Huggins 16th July 2019

Fantastic!

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