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This easy sewing project will make you the talk of the town! Perfect for an evening occasion, this embroidered tulle capelet and dress are both easy to make and fun to wear. This post contains affiliate links. By making a purchase I will receive a …
The Tunic Bible recently went to #1 on Amazon, here’s how you can embroider your own tunic dress! This post contains affiliate links. By making a purchase I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support! Embroidered Tunic Dress …
A classic wool pleated skirt like this one is not hard to sew. Here are my 7 secrets to sewing it right for a professional look!
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It’s been a long time since I had a pleated skirt like this one as part of my wardrobe. There was a time when I owned 5 or 6 of these classic skirts, one for every occasion! I am determined to wear more classics, as I find that they suit my “over 50” figure better than most modern designs. I found this beautiful embroidered wool at a thrift shop while on vacation in Florida. The wool works so well with pleats, it makes nice crisp corners and holds the shape so easily. If you’ve been wanting a pleated wool skirt like this one, my 7 secrets will guarantee sewing success!
The bottom of this skirt has the embroidery. I love this touch as it adds the perfect amount of flair to this classic piece. The border conceals a 2″ hand stitched hem. The wool doesn’t require a lot of finishing, instead of serging the seams I just used pinking shears.
I must apologize, I don’t know what’s going on with my camera lately but all my photos seem to be grainy looking. Technology, arrrrgh! I added pockets to the skirt, definitely a plus!
I paired the skirt with a cashmere sweater, also from the thrift store. A narrow black patent leather belt and some Mary Jane shoes were the perfect accessories for this look.
If you enjoyed this skirt tutorial, here are a few more posts you will love!
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Make a Stylish Little Black Dress with Simplicity Every woman needs a LBD (little black dress) in her closet. My latest dress make is this Simplicity pattern that is perfect for a night out on the town! This post contains affiliate links. By making …
Self drafting a sequin skirt for a special event isn’t as hard as you may think. Here is my step-by-step process for sewing with sequins. This post contains affiliate links. By making a purchase I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. …
It’s time to look back at the first year here on the blog. It’s been a great journey! Here are my top Nine projects of the year according to Google Analytics!
Last year I had a dream, a dream to start a sewing blog. I had a vision for this business ten years ago when I started my home decor blog but at the time sewing just didn’t seem like the right fit. I was busy home schooling Mom of 4 boys and just didn’t have time to sew much of anything, I had little space or equipment for a sewing studio. Home decor and lifestyle topics were easier for me to write about because it was all things I was doing anyway in my day to day life. Since then our sons have grown up and left home. Now I can focus on sewing, not just for me but for the home too. Thanks for all your support this last year on the blog! It’s been amazing, the sewing community is very supportive and a joy to be a part of. The sewing niche is a much small group than the home decor niche, and I have already made a number of friends and contacts that are very special. Sewing is a world wide top, much more than the home decor niche which seems to revolve mainly around American style homes and interiors. My home decor blog is still active, and I have recently rebranded. You can check it out at Cozy Traditional Home.com.
I have lots of new things planned for the new year ahead here on Chambray Blues which I am not quite ready to announce, but here are my top projects to date. I am always amazed at which projects rise to the top, I can never accurately predict what will be the most successful.
Men’s Thrifted Upcycle Hack in 7 Steps
Upcycling is a big topic in sewing. There are several upcycyling projects that have made the list, I am so glad you all enjoy them! Being a good steward of what we have is very important to me, and I will continue to come up with new ways to use old clothes and fabrics!
How to make an upcycled hat from old jeans
Add style to your t-shirt with this easy pattern hack!3 Step Easy T-shirt Pattern Hack
Pattern Hacking is one of my specialties. When I worked as a designer in the apparel industry making the first pattern was my job. I love showing you my pattern hacking tips! I am making new videos for my You Tube Channel regularly with pattern making techniques. Be sure to subscribe for updates!
Sewing patterns have changed a lot since I learned to sew 40 years ago. Not all have changed for the better! I am reviewing patterns from some of the Indie designers as well as the Big 4 Pattern companies here on the blog, much more to come!
My relationship with Cricut sponsor has been a huge part of blog. They are a great company to work with and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with them. Sewing with my Cricut Maker is so much fun! I will continue to have more great projects here on the blog using my Cricut!
Sew a Recycled Denim Ruffled Purse with Cricut and Simplicity
Riley Blake Throw Quilt Made with the Cricut maker
Tees Refashioned to Undies, Refashion Your Shirts to Underware
That’s the Make Nine list! You can see more sewists top Make Nine on Instagram using the hashtag #Makenine. Thank you for your support, looking forward to even better things! If there is a particular project or technique you would like to see me sew here on the blog, please send an email with your suggestion to [email protected] I would love to hear your suggestions, they are very important to me!
In case you haven’t been around, here are some of the other posts that are not to be missed:
Sew Along Dinner Date Dress Reveal
Meet Mimi Goodwin, Successful Sewing Entrepreneur
Anyone Can Make a Cut and Sew Sweater
Sew a 3 Step Buffalo Check Cardigan
Sew Your Own DIY Christmas Decor with Cricut
Make a Chill’n Cricut T-Shirt Collection with #YogaLife
