Just a few things to note....* Wow. You guys have really made my week. Thank you for your interest in the Turkey Dressing Skirt Pattern! I can't wait to see what you all come up with!!
* Speaking of....I will be updating and expanding our flickr group in a few weeks, to include any MADE-inspired creation. I really love it when you email me your pics; such a treat for me. And to say thank you, once a month I'll choose a few of your items (from the flickr group) to feature on the blog! More info to come.* If you're in the middle of making the Turkey Dressing Skirt....
Someone brought to my attention a question about Nylon Chiffon. Will it fray??
Non-Fray chiffon is ideal for this skirt, since all the ruffles edges are left raw.In the pattern and on the blog here, I mentioned a great online store for Nylon Chiffon (this is what the ruffles are made of). I've only used chiffon from that store.
It's described as: 100% Nylon - 15 denier tricot knit (DOESN'T FRAY WHEN CUT) - Ideal for Pettiskirts.
Another reader (and my cute cousin, Debbie) told me that Joanns sells Poly Chiffon. BUT BEWARE, IT FRAYS!
Debbie left this in the comments:
The chiffon from Joann's DOES fray. I knew I should have ordered from that website, because it is WAY CHEAPER, and there is a HUGE color selection!! But I am an instant gratification kind of girl. I bought the Joann's chiffon, and started working on my skirt anyway- and its ok because here is my solution: The chiffon frays, but I cut the strips into 4 1/2 in. strips (instead of 2 in.) and sewed the raw edges together, to make one super long tube. Then I turned it to the right side and ironed the tube flat, with the seam to the side, and used it just as Dana said in the pattern at that point- gather down the center, etc. That way it won't fray. Woohoo!
So there you go! I guess I'd still recommend buying from the AFC shop online.
* Washing Instructions for the Turkey Skirt: At this point in time I would recommend HAND washing (or dry-cleaning of course) and then hanging it up to dry. I'll be doing more testing and keep you all posted.
* Want my Christmas Stockings? All five of the Sweater Stockings used to create the PDF pattern are now for sale in the shop. Each sold separately! (Now I have an excuse to create new ones :) )
* Just after posting about our night with the Pioneer Woman, Ree posted on her blog about it too! Yep, look out for my green shirt....
and that wraps up the shop notes.
Hope your holiday planning, sewing, coordinating, stressing, lounging, and whatever else you're up to is going well!
Posts
15 comments:
The chiffon from Joann's DOES fray. I knew I should have ordered from that website, because it is WAY CHEAPER, and there is a HUGE color selection!! But I am an instant gratification kind of girl. I bought the Joann's chiffon, and started working on my skirt anyway- and its ok because here is my solution: The chiffon frays, but I cut the strips into 4 1/2 in. strips (instead of 2 in.) and sewed the raw edges together, to make one super long tube. Then I turned it to the right side and ironed the tube flat, with the seam to the side, and used it just as Dana said in the pattern at that point- gather down the center, etc. That way it won't fray. Woohoo!
I think this skirt is beautiful. I am not even a beginner at sweing. I can sew straight lines and that is about it. Would this be something over my head to try to make? ~Emily
I love the idea of flicker group! I am not even sure if I am part of it but I will check ! I will definitely try making the skirt as soon as I can and post it!
I just finished making the skirt for my 4 year old. I made it without the chiffon this time and I really love it. I'm going to make a matching one for my 2 year old. I love this pattern for the basic skirt. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Also- Emily could make this- it's easy to do- I was nervous at first (I haven't sewn clothes since HS- and then not very well without my Mom). So simple and the method you show for gathering- made me so super happy. Saves tons of time. I always dreaded gathering. I'm afraid no more:)
Emily,
The pattern is listed in my shop as "Beginner to Intermediate".
You can do it as a beginner. It may take you a bit longer and will require a bit more patience. There's nothing tricky about it....it can just be a lot sometimes with all those ruffles.
BUT the pattern alone (even without the ruffles) is a wonderful pattern that you will use over and over with your own variations. It's the pattern I use most often for all of my skirts! So I would recommend it on that basis alone.
thanks for asking!
And you can always email me with pattern questions while you're making it.
Robin,
Thank you for the great feedback. It's so nice to hear from you and Debbie! And I'm really happy you like my make-shift gathering method too. Whatever saves time and energy!
Thanks,
I will give it a try. I know my 4 year old would love one...and secretly I would too. Dana, I am sure you will be hearing from me once I start. :) I am so appreciative of your encouragement.
I just had to come over and tell you that the skirt is simply a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e! Not only my daughter wants one - I want one for myself!
Are you hand-washing the Turkey Dressing Skirt when you're finished? I figured that the chiffon won't fray when worn (and because of the fraying problem I made a super-human effort waited for the online chiffon to arrive- SUPER-HUMAN effort, I tell you!) but will it fray when washed? Even hand washed? I have absolutely no experience with tricot chiffon so I'm just wondering what to expect. I'm working on this skirt today, I'm pretty excited because it is SO CUTE and I'm pretty sure my Little Princess is going to live in it.
YES, I was actually to add washing instructions in my post but forgot to!
So here you go...
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
I would recommend HAND WASHING (or dry-cleaning of course :) ) and then hanging it up to dry.
I'm going to wash my own skirt today in the washing machine and see how it holds up!
Thanks for the tips... I decided I need to quit looking at craft and sewing blogs because right when I think I am finished with my Christmas sewing... I find something else to make and gift. (Like the Turkey skirt!) You are fab!
I LOVE the skirt, if only I had a daughter to make one for! You are amazing, and I love your photography!
Thanks for the tips. I LOVE this skirt!
Bethany
JaneJackLulie@gmail.com
Well, being the instant gratification kind of gal myself, I ran to the store and bought the only type of chiffon you´ll find in this town I´m bound to (3rd world doesn´t give me much of an option). I also noticed, and was expecting to, that it frays like crazy. But I was going more for a bad girl kind of look. My sister´s a musician, and has been begging for "stage outfits". When I saw this baeutiful skirt I almost inmediately thought of her (after thinking of my daughter of course). So I did what i almost always do, and almost always try to avoid, I broke all the rules. I recycled an old skirt, zig zagged the edges, and went from thinner to thicker pieces as I sowed downward. I´ll post my rock n roll version tomorrow...and as most of what I do, it´s imperfect but i had lots of fun! Thanks so much for even more inspiration Dana!
www.handmadeconamor.blogspot.com
Clau
Nylon chiffon is also available at www.Fabric.com.
Post a Comment