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In the wardrobe / Re: Making a full length flared pencil skirt
« Last post by weary on March 22, 2024, 09:02:22 AM »
You can shape the skirt with an underskirt with volume added (using net perhaps) in the lower section combined with fishing-line sewn into the hem.
Youtube search on ++ fishing line hem +++ and/or +++ curly lettuce hem +++ and similar combinations of words.

Then an element of experimentation on your (& your daughter's) part to get the desired effect!

Phil
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In the wardrobe / Re: Making a full length flared pencil skirt
« Last post by Ouryve on March 22, 2024, 08:45:17 AM »
I used to have a fishtail skirt in my yoof! Of course I got googled that and got directed to lots of mermaid dresses where the flare is achieved with gores.


You will get the flare you want by drafting a circle, though you will not get the concentric rings in the dress that @SewRuthieSews posted. I noticed that some of the artwork just has the stripe round the bottom which is more easily achieved by drafting a separate piece in the contrast colour. Just don't forget seam allowances! Googling for peplum skirt tutorials will set you on the right track for this.


Your best bet is to experiment with an old sheet (just tack the extension into place until you get the effect you want.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Making a full length flared pencil skirt
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on March 22, 2024, 08:03:56 AM »
Here's the cartoon image
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In the wardrobe / Making a full length flared pencil skirt
« Last post by Tall_andy on March 22, 2024, 07:47:26 AM »
Hi all, my daughter loves going to comic cons/cosplays, and has asked me to make a costume for her (Google: "hazbin hotel Rosie" to see an example). The bottom half is a floor length pencil skirt that flares at the bottom, so I've bought a cheap 3/4 length jersey pencil skirt, and my plan is to make the flared part myself and sew it to the bottom.

At the risk of sounding very naive, I was going to cut the two halves of fabric in a "volcano" shaped pattern, with the top matching the width of the pencil skirt and the bottom being whatever width I want the flare to be. I suspect this will be too simplistic though, so I'm looking for suggestions here.
Also, how can I maintain some semblance of shape, rather than the fabric just falling straight down? I'm assuming the flare is formed using a combination of fabric type and a more elaborate pattern than what I had in mind?
The shape doesn't need to be too elaborate or particularly accurate to the pictures (if you've googled those), but any help welcomed! TIA.
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A Good Yarn / Re: Baby collection
« Last post by Greybird on March 21, 2024, 23:06:16 PM »
Lucky baby! What a beautiful selection.
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A Good Yarn / Re: Baby collection
« Last post by Sheilago on March 21, 2024, 22:23:14 PM »
Thanks all. The new mum lives in Ireland, so I intend to take them over when we go there later this Spring. I wouldn’t want to trust all that work to the postal services. I took the photo to send to the baby’s grandmother and just thought I’d share it.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by Ohsewsimple on March 21, 2024, 21:18:44 PM »
@HenriettaMaria I saw a machine that had had olive oil used inside!   Jeez that was a mess!   
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A Good Yarn / Re: Baby collection
« Last post by realale on March 21, 2024, 18:30:49 PM »
Those are all lovely @Sheilago. Well done you.  :thumb:
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Ploshkin on March 21, 2024, 18:25:08 PM »
@Elnnina Barnyarns sell 'pop up' irons.  Rather pricey (£170 ish) but I suppose that depends on what you usually pay for an iron.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Flobear on March 21, 2024, 17:48:01 PM »
New windows are fab @SewRuthieSews .  They made such a huge difference here.
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