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1 LUXE. TOUCH . PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: SARAH MALONE; MODEL: BECCA D. It's time to glam up make Cut One Pair's easy-sew skirt for instant festive fun MOLLIE MAKES 21. 06 07 08 09 10. 11 14 15 16 17. HOW TO MAKE A TIERED SKIRT. MATERIALS Normally we'd be getting party + 5cm (2"). The 2cm ( ") is the 06 Place the MS pieces with right 10 Distribute the gathers in the raw edge, ( ") and MEET THE MAKER CUT ONE PAIR. 2..5m (2 yrd) medium- ready right about now, but just seam allowance, and the 5cm (2") is sides (RS) together, pinning at the fabric evenly around the waistband, (5/8") down from the top. Stop at the weight taffeta fabric (we because things are different this for the waistband channel.)

2 Work side seams along both short then sew through the elastic at the second side seam, then repeat Louise and Jenny used Two Tone Poly year, doesn't mean we can't still out the width using: W 2 x + edges. Sew using a 1cm ( ") seam side seams to prevent it from along the top back edge. Repeat created Cut One Pair as a space to share their Taffeta Dress Fabric in get fancy. Use the power of 2cm ( "). Draw out a rectangle this allowance, then finish the seams twisting when wearing. for the larger ST piece, again, passion for sewing. Chalky Lilac from www. dressing up to boost your mood size onto the pattern paper and using zig zag stitch or an overlocker 11 Fold the MS in half, matching sewing in between the seams of Their fun website ) with this swishy tiered skirt, be it mark as Main Skirt (MS).

3 To prevent any fraying. Press the the side seams. Mark the folded each section. features tutorials, free E. lastic, 2cm (1") wide for a social bubble shindig or your 03 For the skirt tiers pattern piece, seams to one side. halfway point on the front and back 15 Turn the smaller ST WS out and sewing patterns, hacks P. attern paper Christmas day outfit. work out the length using: WH 3 07 Press the top edge of the MS to bottom raw edges using tailor's pin to the bottom of the MS, RS and more, as well as a T. ailor's chalk If you want to practise your + 2cm ( "). Work out the width the WS by (5/8"), then press to chalk to help when adding the ST.

4 Together and matching the raw platform to connect with R. otary cutter sewing skills this is a good place to using: W 2 x 2 + 2cm ( "), then the WS again by (1 "). This 12 Repeat Step 6 with two ST edges, marks and side seams it other makers. Find them start, as it's a simple project with an draw this out onto the pattern will create a channel for the elastic. pieces, then repeat Step 11 to mark helps to pin at the marks and side on Insta impressive result. And, it's even got paper and mark as Skirt Tiers (ST). Sew 1cm ( ") up from the bottom the halfway points. Repeat Step 6 seams. Starting on one side of the an elasticated waistband to make 04 Label the MS pattern piece with folded edge, leaving an 8cm (3 ") with the remaining three ST pieces, ST, pull the gathering threads until space for festive indulgences.

5 A note to Cut Two' and the ST gap at the back of the skirt to sewing two pieces along one short the ST is the same width as the MS. Seam allowances are 1cm ( ") pattern piece with a note to Cut thread the elastic through. edge first, then adding on the You may need to adjust the pins, unless otherwise stated. Five'. Draw an arrow across the 08 Cut a length of elastic that fits third. Sew the first and third ST making sure the seams and marks width of both pattern pieces this comfortably around your waist pieces to form a wide circle. still match. Repeat on the other 01 Use a tape measure to find your marks the direction of the grainline when (5/8") from either end is 13 For the ST with three pieces, side, then sew using a 1cm ( ").

6 Natural waist circumference the when cutting the fabric. overlapped. Attach a safety pin to position one seam at the side, fold seam allowance. Finish the seams bit where your waist bends. Note 05 Lay the fabric out wrong side one end of the elastic, then use this in half and mark both halfway as before, then press to one side. down the waist measurement (W), (WS) up, then place the pattern to feed it through the waistband points. Fold in half again, matching 16 Repeat Step 15 to sew the larger then measure from your natural pieces on top with the grainline channel and out the other side. the marks, then make two more ST to the bottom of the smaller waist to where you want the hem to arrow running parallel to the 09 Check the elastic is lying flat, marks at the folded points giving ST, then carefully remove all the sit (waist to hem, or WH) we selvedge.

7 Pin in place, then cut out then overlap the ends by four even points to match. gathering stitches. recommend around 10cm (4") using the rotary cutter or scissors. (5/8") and sew them in place. Tuck 14 Set the machine to a long stitch 17 Fold the skirt hem to the WS by below your knee. As per the pattern markings, cut the elastic up into the waistband, length approximately 4mm ( "). 1cm ( ") and press, then fold to 02 Work out the length of the main two MS pieces and five ST pieces. then sew the gap closed 1cm ( ") Starting at the side seam on the the WS again by (5/8"). Pin in skirt pattern piece using the If the fabric looks the same on both in from the folded edge, making smaller ST piece, sew two lines of place, then sew 1cm ( ") in from following sum: WH 3 + 2cm ( ") sides, mark or put a pin on the WS.

8 Sure not to catch the elastic. gathering stitches along the front the folded edge to finish. 22 MOLLIE MAKES MOLLIE MAKES 23.