Make Your First A-Line Skirt: One Great-Fitting Pattern, a Few Simple Skills, Endless Possibilities

by Jona Giammalva

Overview

Create the classic A-line skirt with one easy pattern An A-Line skirt can be professional or casual, classic or whimsical, simple or elaborate, colorful or muted—and that’s with one pattern! Use this great-fitting pattern and a few simple skills to create your dream skirt. Make one of 17 projects by mixing and matching layers, fabrics, hem variations, and trims and embellishments. Plus, learn how to insert a zipper like a pro, and add ruffles, pockets, and patchwork. The A-Line skirt is a forever fashion favorite so stitch a beautiful and flattering wardrobe that will stand the test of time. 17 A-line skirts from one basic pattern create endless possibilitiesFit will flatter all figures! Includes sizes 0 to 20Simple construction and a no-waistband silhouette make it a cinch (and beginner-friendly) to sew a skirt in a day

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644032565
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	04/25/2022
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.82(w) x 9.07(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Jona Giammalva has been an avid seamstress for more than 25 years. Her sewing adventures and tutorials can be found on her popular blog. She also produces sewing patterns of her original designs under the name Jona G. Pattern Co. She lives in Gilbert, Arizona. jonag.typepad.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Tools and Notions: A Well-Stocked Sewing Kit 10

The Pattern 18

Getting the Right Fit 22

Playing with Fabric 25

Skirt Basics 28

Techniques for a Beautiful Finish 38

The Skirts

Basic Skirt with Sweet Ruffle Lining 54

Triple Ruffle 58

Applied Ruffle 62

Contrast Layer 66

Layered with Bias Hem 72

Layered with Side Slit 78

Sailor 84

Contrast Pleat 90

Double Pleat 96

Apron Skirt with Ruffle Lining 100

Take 10 106

Traffic Stopper 112

Pocket 118

Lace 124

Patchwork 130

Maxi Ruffle 134

Make It Maternity 138

Resources 144

About the Author 144