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Giveaway- A Beginner’s Guide to Making Skirts: Learn how to make 24 different skirts from 8 basic shapes

February 15, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Giveaway- A Beginner’s Guide to Making Skirts: Learn how to make 24 different skirts from 8 basic shapes

Leave a comment in today’s post by February 23, 2017 and you are in the running for this great sewing how-to book filled with actual patterns and step by step tutorials.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

All the techniques, clear step-by-step artworks, and patterns you need to make 24 wonderful skirts

INCLUDES THREE FULL SIZE PATTERN SHEETS

UK DRESS SIZES 8 TO 26

US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22

24 DIFFERENT SKIRTS FROM 8 BASIC SHAPES

Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a wide range of stylish skirts. From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

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Comments

  1. Shelby Seaman says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    I would love to win this, skirts are so fun to make

  2. Karen says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I love all skirts but have always had a difficult time getting them to fit just right. I would love to learn from this amazing skirt tutorial book. ?

  3. Brenda K Wells says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    I love that the book includes a full range of sizes. I would love to win this book

  4. Edsel Potter says

    February 16, 2017 at 6:09 am

    How fun! I’ve sewn lots of mini and maxi skirts, almost always out of very forgiving knits. I’d love to learn more and this book looks like just the way to do it.

  5. Shari Harniss says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Please, enter me in the giveaway. I do enjoy wearing skirts- they’re so comfortable!

  6. Diana Pike says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:47 am

    This book sounds like a treasure. Would love to win it;

  7. Trudi Cook says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:13 am

    I wear skirts all the time – would love to win this book!

  8. spierssusan says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:18 am

    What a great book idea-I love skirts! Thank you, Susan

  9. Amanda Benvenuto says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:18 am

    This looks like so much fun

  10. evans s says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I would love to win this to make some skirts

  11. JANET says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:48 am

    I would love to win this book – after having 5 boys, I have 9 granddaughters and this would be amazing to have. Thank you

  12. Mary Mac says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Love to have this wonderful book. Skirts are one of my favorite to make.

  13. Angie H. says

    February 16, 2017 at 11:57 am

    I would really appreciate this book. I just started sewing and am looking forward to broadening my horizons!

  14. Leslie Schucker says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Would really enjoy this book! Thanks for the opportunity

  15. Darla F says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    I hoard jeans to recycle and this book would help me use them up.

  16. deb says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    I have been looking for skirt patterns for teens. It’s very hard to find any patterns that will fit teens.

  17. picknstitch says

    February 16, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    Wendy Ward is a skilled seamstress. It would be great to win one of her books.

  18. Tara says

    February 16, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I am learning how to sew again and my daughter wants too learn. This book would be great to sew again with.

  19. Tammy says

    February 16, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Oh how I would love to win this book!!! I wear and make 1 style of a skirt and I would so love to make a different style…

  20. Denise Dennison says

    February 16, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Wow! This sounds like such an awesome book!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. Stephanie S says

    February 16, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    This book looks fantastic! I love making skirts and this would be a great way to branch out.

  22. Chava Schwartz says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    This seems awesome. I’d love to learn how to make skirts

  23. Leslie Newton says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    I wear skirts everyday. Would love this!

  24. Ina Golden says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    What a wonderful book full of so many possibilities! Please enter me in the drawing.

  25. Mary S says

    February 16, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    What an interesting book to have. Time to spruce up my wardrobe. We can always use help in sewing clothes.

  26. Deborah W says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I would love to win this. I love to make skirts and have so many more to make.

  27. Deanna H. says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    A new source for sewing information is always a good thing.

  28. Peggy R says

    February 16, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    To make one of these skirts would be great. To make one from shapes that make it that easy would be awesome!! Thank you for the giveaway!!

  29. Heidi Kirsch says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    This seems like such a useful book. Would love to get my hands on it and find out

  30. Renee says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    looks like a great book

  31. Patty Dennis says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I starting back up with my sewing and would love to make some skirts.

  32. Trudy says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    I would love to own this book.

  33. Janet Sisk says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    My daughter loves to sew! I would love to win this for her. 😀

  34. Joyce Pace says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    This is exactly what I have been looking for to sew skirts for my daughter. This would make two people happy at my house. Well, maybe three — my husband would like us saving money too!

  35. Karey says

    February 16, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Skirts are so easy to make! They are great beginner projects!

  36. Mary meyers says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:12 am

    I want, even more, I want to make and wear a skirt with the confidence of the cover model.

  37. Megan says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I would love to get this. I make kids skirts but have shied away from making any for myself.

  38. Elizabeth Hardesty says

    February 17, 2017 at 12:32 am

    Always looking for the”perfect” skirt pattern. If I win this book, I know there’s bound to be several I can work with.

  39. MelodyJ says

    February 17, 2017 at 4:56 am

    I would love to have this book.

  40. Corinne says

    February 17, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I am such a skirt and dress person. Even when I’m hanging around, it makes me feel put together. What an awesome book and giveaway!

  41. Sherri Schottlaender says

    February 17, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    Would love this! I wear skirts all the time but have only made one myself! Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Hope Smitherman says

    February 18, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Oh! This looks awesome. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and definitely want to learn to make me sone skirts. This looks like the perfect book for that. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  43. pat groom says

    February 18, 2017 at 9:41 am

    The denim skirt that is featured in this post is just what I’ve been looking for. Love the look

  44. Kim Bethel says

    February 18, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Yes Please! send me the skirt patterns, my new project is to upcycle skirts with old jeans and this would help so much!

  45. Sue says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    I’m relearning how to sew and would love to have this book help me. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  46. Meari says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:58 am

    This would be a really handy book to have in the sewing arsenal!

  47. Diana Lando says

    February 22, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    OMG!! Just found this site I’ve been on here all day and bonus you have give aways too!!!

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