Happy Tuesday, friends! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve posted a tutorial for a 50’s style skirt (like the one above) on my blog. No pattern required! The first part shows you how to draft your own pattern, and then the second part deals with the construction of the skirt.
Please come visit. Hope you enjoy!
Gertie, you're an angel! When I leave work today I'm going to run right home and see what I have in my stash that I can whip up with your tutorial! Thanks for doing it!
That is a fabulous skirt!
Love your skirts!
But how do you care for silk fabrics?
Thanks all! I hope you enjoy.
Bopalena, silk needs to be either handwashed or drycleaned. I am a big proponent of handwashing since it is a lot cheaper!
However, I really recommend testing a scrap of your fabric first to see how it reacts to handwashing. You can use a gentle detergent (or baby shampoo works!) and either lay flat or hang up to dry.
Thanks for your fast reply.
I've had a go at making this and it turned out quite well! I've just started my own blog inspired by everything I've read on Sew Retro. Making this skirt is one of the first few things I've posted about! When I'm feeling brave I'll post up something else retro I've made. Until then, thanks for the great tutorial! Emma
http://littleowlski.wordpress.com/