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Sewaholic Patterns have arrived

After meeting Tasia, owner and maker of Sewaholic Patterns, I have been so excited to get her patterns. They arrived today! They are simply darling and I can't wait to try one out.
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4-Tier Skirt Tutorial

Our resident designer, Elizabeth, teamed up with Leena to create this bohemian chic maxi skirt. During this last gasp of summer hotness we call August - it feels a millions degrees in Utah! - these easy going skirts are great to wear with a tee and flippy sandals and great to dress up with a chunky necklace for a night out on the town. Dontcha think? Here's easy step by step instructions for how to create your own:

To give you an idea of how to make a 4-tier skirt, this pattern includes measurements for a skirt measuring 45" in the hips and 36" inches long. Please feel free to widen or shorten the strip widths and lengths to individualize the skirt. The stated yardage requirements are based on the given measurements in this pattern. You’ll need less fabric for a smaller size and more fabric for a larger size.  

Preparation:Prepare fabric (either wash and dry or dry clean). All seams are 1/4". Seams allowances are included in pattern dimensions. Measure the widest part of your hips/waist to determine the width of the first tier, then add three inches for wearing ease. Tear or cut all fabric strips to measurement.

Fabric Requirements: First tier measurements: 45" x 9 ½" (This includes casing for elastic waistband) Yardage requirements: 1/4 to ½ yard.
The following tiers are 1 ½ times wider than the previous one (example: 45 x 1.5 = 68).
Second tier: 68" x 9" Yardage requirements: ½ to 3/4 yard.
Third tier: 102" x 9 1/2" Yardage requirements: 3/4 to 1 yard
Fourth tier: 153" x 10 1/2" Yardage requirements: 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 yard

Sewing directions:For construction ease sew skirt flat, then sew one side seam when all pieces are joined. Iron each seam, then serge. Mark each tier bottom and top (but not waist band or hem) at 1/4, ½, and 3/4 points to help when joining each layer. Set sewing machine to longest stitch length. Sew three parallel basting seams 1/4" apart at top of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tier. Pull basting threads and pin it to the bottom of the smaller tier, then sew seam. Do this same step for each tier. Remove basting threads that show on right side. Sew side seam. Optional: Add trim/ribbon to cover seam lines between tiers. Turn under and sew waistband, then insert elastic. Hem skirt. Gather hem into pleats approximately the same width as waist and press the entire length all around the skirt to set pleats for a casual look.

These lush and colorful skirts remind me of a two week stint I spent in Italy! I had a similar skirt that I picked up in the market place there and I wore it to death - it was so comfortable. Come into the shop and pick out some fabric and trim to make your own version!

Maternity

Many of you may have noticed that I am getting a little rounder in the middle. Yes, it is true, I am pregnant. I am a little more than half way through this pregnancy and my clothing is just not fitting anymore. I thought I would share some of the recent maternity projects that I have sewn. These are all easy, inexpensive and comfortable outfits to get you through those nine months.  

All of the fabrics used are currently available at Yellow Bird Fabrics (except the carousel print).

Congratulations Amber!

Our little bird has flown from the nest. In the four years I have known Amber, I have been asked if I was her sister several times. I have even been asked if I was her mother. I am not related to Amber, but I do consider her a very dear friend. I am so thrilled for her and her new husband, Kendal. I wish them the best!
In true Amber fashion, she finished sewing her wedding dress around 2:00am this morning. Regardless of the late night, she looked great and the dress was beautiful!

Sewaholic Patterns are coming to Yellow Bird

I had the opportunity to meet Tasia from Sewaholic Patterns during her recent road trip from Canada. http://sewaholic.net/6000-kilometres-5-states-and-one-big-adventure/

She is as sweet and stylish as all of her fabulous patterns. I am very excited to carry all of her great designs. Check out more Sewaholic Patterns at http://sewaholic.net/