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"With its straightforward instructions and style… a great choice for the no-frills seamstress who wants a little flounce."—Rose Annis, Bust Magazine, November 2006 (Rose Annis Bust )

With its straightforward instructions and style a great choice for the no-frills seamstress who wants a little flounce.Rose Annis, Bust Magazine, November 2006 (Bust )


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“If you’re a teen or tween with an itch to stitch….check out Sew What! Skirts.” – Washington Post

 

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  • Spiral-bound: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (September 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580176259
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580176255
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book for sewing a real skirt that fits, January 7, 2007
By Mia C. Schober-king (Bloomfield, NJ) - See all my reviews
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The colorful presentation goes beyond pretty pictures making me fantasize of sewing 25-piece patterns garments which I just don't have time for. The skirt style I chose fitted in a flattering way. I used the other skirt samples as inspiration for altering my skirt. I have sewn a half a dozen now each taking about 3 hours. Also took apart several garments in my wardrobe and modifed to fit better and embellish. Greatly appreciated all the detailed explanations, instructions and materials list. Very nice job Francesca and staff. I hope to see future titles soon (please). How about an easy jacket.
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158 of 164 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Free yourself from patterns, October 31, 2006
I sew almost every day. I never use patterns. I hate them. I mean, what's the point of putting all that time into making a garment if it's going to look like something you bought at the store?

That's why I design all my clothing and handbags, and this book is now one of my favorites. It doesn't come with built in patterns, but directions for how to measure yourself and make patterns or - better yet -mark the skirt dimensions right on the fabric. What's more, the designs are unique and versatile, and the author encourages personal creativity.
The day after I bought it I sewed the Country Charm skirt using some quilters cotton and another cotton fabric I'd hand-dyed a few days before. The directions were simple, accurate and within a couple of hours I was done. Thanks to the wonderful instructions, my fabric choices and an applique I ended up with unique, wearable work of art and a new style of skirt to sew for myself or others.

It's not often I'm impressed with a sewing book. This one gets my highest recommendation.
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90 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One glaring flaw, July 11, 2007
By Amie G. Glasgow "rosebyany" (Halethorpe, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a terrific book - it's visually attractive, the binding makes it easy to use, the skirts are fashionable and adaptable, many (if not all) patterns show an alternative skirt in the same style, and the directions (and the reasoning behind them) are clearly explained.

But my one complaint is that very little is mentioned about fabric quantities - something one would need to make a completed garment, yes? There is a brief paragraph in the beginning that defines her use of the word "length" and gives a size small as an example, and from there on out there is one quantity given for each skirt. Since one of the reasons for this book is to make a skirt that fits a specific person, this doesn't strike me as enough information. Running out of fabric (and possibly not being able to buy more) would be tragic, and having enough fabric to make two skirts (and not being able to return it) would be frustrating. For this book to be perfect, more discussion would need to be given to such an important topic.

But in every other way I can think of, the book is terrific, fun, educational and effective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Patterns that fit your specific body - what a concept!
This book has a lot of adorable skirt ideas, but the absolute BEST part of this book is that it teaches you how to make patterns based on your specific body. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christa L. Lawson

5.0 out of 5 stars Will use this book for a long, long time
I just made my first skirt (a standard A-line) based on this book and I thought the instructions and methods it introduced were top-notch. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Kenlon

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book!
I think this book is great! I hadn't sewn a skirt in years, partly because I hate dealing with paper patterns. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Hairston

3.0 out of 5 stars doesn't go far enough
i wanted to like this book. the concept (sew what you want, that will fit and flatter you, without buying a bajillion patterns) was excellent. Read more
Published 3 months ago by anon y'mouse

5.0 out of 5 stars skirts!
I have only made one type of skirt. The wrap skirt and it turned out great. I have used the basic patterns to make skirts for my infinity dresses. I can't wait to make more skirts.
Published 4 months ago by Kayla Waite

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - even if you have been sewing for 40 years
I received this book yesterday evening and have already completed my first skirt. I started drafting my pattern at 9 AM and was wearing my skirt by lunchtime. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Hansen

4.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
I received the product in very good condition as advertised. I understand that dealers alot themselves a generous amount of time, and the book came within that time period (at the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Confidence-Builder
I absolutely love this book! It is my favorite sewing book. I come to it with a basic knowledge of sewing, but not much more. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Blakey

5.0 out of 5 stars Sew Ceative!
I was very pleased with this book. The projects shown are great, and are very easily adapted to all sizes, tastes and skill levels. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Laura Carlson

3.0 out of 5 stars Found an error - Half Circle Wrap -Note correction
On page 65 in the instructions for the half circle wrap it says "Divide by 6 and round up to the nearest 1/2 inch. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L. Adamus

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