by Emmely | Jul 28, 2022 | Finished project, Garment, Pattern drafting, Sewing
So far, we’re having an exceptionally good summer. And, with summer weather comes the need for summer clothes. My youngest daughter only had one summer skirt, not nearly enough. The skirt that she had is simple, a front and back piece from knit fabric and an elastic...
by Emmely | May 26, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing, UFO busting
You may have noticed I haven’t spent much time busting UFOs these past couple of months. This doesn’t mean I don’t have any left (if only!), it means I’ve gotten rid of a bunch, which feels pretty good, and simply moved on to creating other things. The new things I...
by Emmely | Mar 7, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing, Uncategorized
After my first self-drafted A-line skirt was such a success I simply had to make another one. I used the same basic pattern and adapted it so that it features a waistband, button front placket and inset pockets. It results in a very different look. I am really...
by Emmely | Feb 1, 2014 | Finished project, Pattern drafting, RTW fast, Sewing, UFO busting
I proudly present what may very well be the best fitting skirt I have ever had. I made the pattern following (most of the) instructions from Craftsy’s “Design and sew an a-line skirt” class. The fit of this skirt is so much better than any RTW skirt I have been able...
