Quick Seam Finishes – Tutorial Tuesday

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If you’re anything like me, then you want your handmade clothing to look as pretty on the inside as it does on the outside.  Finishing your seams doesn’t need to take a long time, but it’s definitely worth that extra effort to keep them from unraveling!  Today I’m going to share with you a few…

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Tutorial – Adding Built-in Shorts to the Potato Chip and Garnet Skirts!

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We love skirts in our house. They are the perfect everyday wear paired with a cute tee.  But, without fail, we need to put shorts beneath.  Try as I do to teach Sweet Pea to be ladylike, little bike shorts or some kind of undershorts are still a necessity.   Skirts are the perfect back…

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How to add a Faux Placket to the Potato Chip Skirt

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Adding a faux placket to the Potato Chip Skirt pattern is a fun and easy way to add an extra detail to this incredibly versatile skirt.  With just a couple simple steps you’ll have added a faux button placket and be sewing on your way. The Potato Chip Skirt pattern features a flat front with…

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Using Buttonhole / Adjustable Elastic in the Potato Chip Skirt or other patterns

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The Potato Chip Skirt pattern has a flat front and elastic back, plus separate waistband, so it’s a perfect candidate for adjustable “buttonhole” elastic to accommodate a growing child or a child whose waist size you aren’t sure of. You can use this adjustable waistband technique in this tutorial in any pants, shorts, or skirt…

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