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If you thought sewing a practical yet fashionable skirt with 1m of fabric was only the stuff of dreams, think again! Amanda Walker’s tulip design can be achieved with just one metre of jersey, and is a wonderful starting project for beginner stitchers as you’ll discover how to conquer pattern matching and sewing a waistband, plus we’ll show you how to attach hemming web – a miracle product which makes dressmaking that little bit easier!
1 Download and cut the pattern, then fold three pleats at the top of each front skirt piece. Bring the two outer edges of each pleat together, and fold through the centre to lay them towards the side seam on the right side. Stitch the top of the pleats to secure.
2 Fold the binding in half lengthways and pin in place along the curved edges – do not stretch. Sew the binding in place with a 1cm seam allowance, then neaten it close to the stitching line. Press the binding to sit out from the edge of the skirts. Lay the front righ
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