Chevron Skirt {Tutorial}

I finally did it! I found some of the ever-popular Chevron fabric {in the exact color I wanted!!} at my local Hobby Lobby last week and made the skirt I've been dreaming about. It is done exactly the same way as THIS SKIRT I posted about before. The only addition to this skirt is lining up the stripes on the sides for a crisp look. Before you turn around and run, believe me when I say this sounds much harder than it really is. I wouldn't do it if it was too much work. I don't have time for that. So, take the plunge and try it! You won't be disappointed. *This fabric is cotton duck and it was a dream to work with. Not to mention, it looks so professional when worn.*

 EASY ZIPPER TUTORIAL

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Another Ladies' Skirt & Easy Zipper

So, I've been finding some really cute fabric lately and decided to make myself some 30 minute skirts like the one I made by request for a friend. I showed you that tutorial a few days ago. It really is so easy to make a skirt from scratch including sewing in a zipper! Anyone can do it. If you can sew a straight line {who can't?}, you can sew a skirt. So, go find some fabric you like and do it. It won't take long, I promise!
Go here to see the complete tutorial for sewing a basic ladies' skirt and to get the tutorial for sewing in a zipper - the easy way.
Here are pics of the most recent one I made myself. I've got a couple more to make this weekend and I think I'll be pretty much set....unless I find more cute fabric, that is.

 {Sorry for the blurry pic - cell phone pic taken by my 4 year old.}

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Basic Ladies' Skirt {Tutorial}

I have found that I love a summer skirt way better than I love shorts. And here's my list of reasons why skirts are better than shorts:
1. Everyone looks better in a skirt.
2. Skirts can be very casual, semi-casual, business casual, semi-dressy or very dressy.
3. Skirts can be worn with a variety of shoes, my favorite being the flip flop or wedge sandal.
4. Skirts can be worn anywhere. I've even gone putt-putt in a skirt and wedge sandals. It's perfectly acceptable.
5. Skirts are way more comfortable than shorts and more airy.
I don't mind a pair of shorts every once in awhile, but I just find that I prefer skirts more. And because they are so super easy to make and fabric is so cheap, you can make a variety to last all summer for the price of one department store skirt.
Here's how to do it!
Start by getting out your favorite skirt. Simple is best for this tutorial.

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How to Install a Zipper {tutorial}

 

** Use a zipper foot to sew around the zipper starting on one side at the top, going down to desired spot, crossing over zipper {2-3 times forward and reverse to reinforce}, and back up the other side.**

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