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Posted by Juno B on August 28, 2009, 10:43 am
FarmI wrote:
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>> I have a large piece of slinky in my stash and want to make a skirt.I
>> can't decide if I want an "A" line or 4 to 6 panel skirt. It's a fairly
>> heavy fabric beside being very stretchy. I'm thinking the simpler the
>> better. Any thoughts.
>
> Or, alternatively given the stretch factor, there is always the 'one hour
> skirt' - one seam and a split on an elastic waist.
>
> I noted this idea from the editor of Australian Stitches who inspired SWAP
> (Sewing With A Plan).
>
> If you're interested you can see how this idea is used here:
> http://www.timmelfabrics.com/wardrobe.htm
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I checked out the article and realized I always sew with a plan. I
always buy fabric and RTW knowing that I can find things in what I have
to go with what I'm making. I have made several 1 seam skirts but
thought this particular piece of fabric would do better as something
with a bit more shape. I'm also a fan of elastic waist bands. They are
simple to do, and are far easier to fit. If I had the shape of a
slim young thing then I'd be more apt to do a waist band. I have also
been toying with the idea of using rib knit for a waist band but not on
this piece of fabric. I think that would be better suited to a lighter
weight fabric.
Juno
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> can't decide if I want an "A" line or 4 to 6 panel skirt. It's a fairly
> heavy fabric beside being very stretchy. I'm thinking the simpler the
> better. Any thoughts.