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Step one Before starting, you will need to establish your waist measurement (W) and then perform the following calculations. These instructions are to make a ¾ circle skirt. The calculations would be

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Knit fabric: 2m x 150cm ■ Ballpoint sewing machine needle ■ Twin ballpoint needle (see notes) ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Use a 1.5cm seam allowanc

You can draw straight onto your fabric or use some paper and make the pattern. Step one Stretch your arms out to your side at shoulder height and measure from wrist to wrist (you may need help with th

Step one On your lining fabric, draw a rectangle 85x35cm. Cut away two boxes 10x10cm from the lower corners. These measurements already include 1cm seam allowances, so you can now use this piece as a

Step one From the main fabric, cut: Bow: two 25x14cm. Bow Centre: one 4x8cm. Collar: one 5x55cm. Step two From the iron-on interfacing cut: Bow: two 25x14cm. Bow Centre: one 4x8cm. Step one Apply the

From the main fabric: Back Panel: 148x135cm cut one. Front Panels: 148x135cm cut one, then fold this Panel in half, selvedge to selvedge and cut along folded edge, giving you two Panels, each 74x135cm