Tutorial – How to Make a Pleated Skirt DIY

March 26, 2012 Beth

Here is a downloadable pdf update to my Pleated Skirt Tutorial. Click here to download the pdf.

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Today on the blog I'm sharing my #averyleggings made in compression fabric from @blackbirdfabrics ✂️ The pattern is by @helens__closet and I super ❤️ it. For my #sewingtall friends, I added 5/8" to the rise and 1" to the leg length. I love how high the waist is on these and I'm really looking forward to wearing them on my trip to Copenhagen next week. 🤗✈️

Day 4 #makersforfashrev Worn at least 30 times. My me-made pj's get lots and lots of wear. 😴 These flannel #ultimatepyjamas have started to pill and the stitches on my #louboxtop have started to pop but there are still as soft as ever and in pretty constant rotation. Because even though they're not in the pristine condition they once were, they're still completely useable and I like them even more for serving me so well over the years. ❤️✂️❤️ .
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Day 3 #makersforfashrev Quality over quantity. In comparison to shopping, sewing can be a slow process. I love the instant gratification of a quick sew and will often choose "done" over "perfect" but lately I really try to make myself slow down and take my time. ✂️ I'll take the time to make the pattern adjustments (FBA, square shoulder and lengthening for me!) and I don't push myself to sew late into the night or when I'm tired because I know the quality of my sewing will suffer. And when the quality is better, my clothes will last longer. ❤️#kalleshirtdress #diyfashion #imademyclothes #ilovetosew

Day 2 of #makersforfashrev is New Lease. One of my favorite things to do with fabric scraps is make an improvisational quilt. ✂️ It's a really freeing creative process for me and at the end I use up a bunch of fabric that would otherwise end up in the garbage and I get a really cool blanket. It's a total win-win. ⠀
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DIY Compression Leggings – Review of the Avery Leggings pattern by Helen's Closet

about 17 hours ago

Today I'm really excited to share a new make with you. These compression leggings have been on my to-sew list for my upcoming trip to Copenhagen and I've finished them just in time. The pattern is the Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet and it's amazing. I’ve made a few pairs of leggings before, using a pattern I drafted myself and the Virginia Leggings pattern. They are really fun and easy to sew. And they make great wardrobe staples. The Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet is an upgrade from the basic leggings pattern. It features a two-piece waistband and a gusset making it more similar to athletic wear. I especially love the high waisted option and that the gusset provides more comfort and ease of movement.