Weekend Reading: It’s all about skirts!

Selene was released on Tuesday, and we are completely overwhelmed with your response. Thank you! In celebration, here is a collection of all things skirts.

Enjoy some of our most helpful tutorials, vintage inspiration, and skirt stories, to get you inspired to sew up a skirt this weekend.

Weekend Reading:

• A Brief History of the Pencil Skirt – from The Maker’s Atelier
• Introducing Selene: Modern fit, classic style
• Tutorial: Creating a lined lapped zipper
• 5 Ways to Handstitch a Hem: Get a nearly invisible finish
• Some inspiring vintage details you will want to add to your next skirt
• Tutorial: How to sew piping in a seam (Tip! Selene looks great with piping)
• Conquering the Welt: Learn how to sew single and double welts, plus common variations. By David Page Coffin.
• How to sew an overlay: Add sheer layers over bold florals to create a look reminiscent of vintage cocktail gowns
• How to avoid some common fabric problems
• Tutorial: Making thread belt loops (and 3 ways to use them) with Nancy Zieman
• Easy Belt Loops (in case you want even more belt loop action)
• More than just slips! 7 things women have worn under their skirts throughout history
• Strong and Pretty Pockets: Reinforce your pockets with decorative machine stitches or vintage techniques
• Tutorial: Thread Chains Two Ways
• How to choose the best lining fabric – add some zing!
• A history of hemlines

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