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    Written Instructions and Fabric Details for the Basic Elastic Waist Skirt.

    1 inch = 2.54 cm

    1 yard cut of quilting cotton fabric = 36 inches (1 yard) x width of fabric (wof) 42 inches
    36 x 42/44 (wof varies by manufacturer)

    My daughters measurements were 24 (waist) x 17 (length)


    24 x 2 = 48 inches around
    17 + 4 (hem and waist) = 21 inches long

    Cut 2 panels 24 x 21. (if your waist measurement is 42 or smaller, you can cut the entire wof by
    how long your skirt needs to be)

    Fabric requirements = 3/4 yard. .75 yard = 27 inches, so you can cut 24 x 21 and use up almost
    all of the fabric with very little waste. Be aware that you will loose a little yardage due to
    shrinkage during the prewash process. I used a 1 yard cut in the video.

    *Use this information and determine how much fabric you need based on your measurements.
    This sewing project is VERY forgiving, so don’t get hung up on your sizing, you can be an inch
    or 2 off and it will still work!

    Materials:
    Fabric (Green gem fabric is What a Gem by Allison Cole)
    Coordinating thread
    3/4 inch elastic - http://amzn.to/2oQVnbR
    pins - http://amzn.to/2qeUZbT
    scissors or rotary cutter - http://amzn.to/2oGcGkN http://amzn.to/2pGQ43J
    large safety pin - http://amzn.to/2oQBSR2
    sewing machine (I used my dx7 which i got at Sew Mini Things, http://bit.ly/sewminithings)
    iron and ironing board

    Step 1: Prewash and dry fabric. (I like to wash on delicate and tumble dry low. Press fabric
    well.

    Step 2: Cut 2 panels per your measurements. Mine were 24 x 21. Pay attention to direction of
    print if applicable.

    Step 3: Sew down both sides of the skirt using a 1/2 seam allowance. No need to back stitch.
    Serge or zig zag the seams to finish. Pay attention to directional print of fabric if applicable.
    Step 4: At the ironing board, press the waistband. Fold over 1/4 inch and then again 1 inch to
    create the casing for the elastic. Pin in place. Use a tape measure or seam gauge to ensure
    your casing will fit the elastic snuggly but not too tight or too loose. Keep in mind you still need
    to stitch. Mine was 1 inch.

    Step 5: While you are still at the ironing board, press the hem. Fold over 1/2 inch and then
    another 1 1/2 inches or however large you want your hem to be. You have a little wiggle room to
    do what you like here. This is a good spot for a decorative stitch if you would like to add that.

    Step 6: Sew waistband. Sew very close to the fold leaving a 1 inch opening to insert the elastic.

    Step 7: Sew hem. Sew very close to the fold all the way around back stitching at beginning and
    end. Add an additional stitch for a more finished look if desired.

    Step 8: Cut Elastic waist measurement.

    Step 9: Using a large safety pin, feed elastic through casing being careful not to twist. Pull back
    out the hole and evenly distribute gathers while holding both ends of the elastic.

    Step 10: Overlap the elastic by 1 inch and zig zag at each end for a secure hold.

    Step 11: Close up waistband hole

    Enjoy!

    *This contains affiliate links. It’s of no extra cost to you, but I earn a very small commission on
    purchases you make with my links. THANK YOU for the support in this way.

    Visit www.melaniekham.com for more.

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