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Skirt-A-Day Sewing Book Launch Blog Tour!

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It’s here! I’m so excited! My latest book, Skirt-A-Day Sewing, is available now! And to celebrate, I’m having a blog tour that launches this week, where you can win copies of the book and see sneak previews of the projects inside. To kick things off this week, the tour started at Jane of All Trades. Jane actually made a version of the very first wrap skirt in the book. From Jane:

Jane drafting her skirt.

Jane drafting her skirt.

This book walks you through the steps of creating your own customized sloper (a pattern made exactly to YOUR measurements)…

To start, I went with the author’s advice and sewed a wrap skirt. It was hard to choose because all the skirts are so cute!

Creating a sloper, and the subsequent patterns takes time. These are not one-hour projects. But, the time put in is well worth it as you’ll create a skirt that fits you EXACTLY how you want it!

I’m looking forward to trying more skirts (27 to go!) and working more with my sloper. For never having done sewing like this, Skirt-a-Day Sewing is a great resource for construction, drafting, designing and sewing.

Jane's version of the wrap skirt

Jane’s version of the wrap skirt

I love Jane’s skirt! She did such an amazing job with the fit and construction!

Want to win your own copy of the book and try a skirt, too? Comment on Jane’s blog post before Monday, September 16th at 11 p.m. EST to be entered in the drawing (open to U.S. residents only.)

Stay tuned for more interviews and giveaways soon!

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Sewing in a Straight Line with Brett Bara Giveaway
I’m so happy to announce that my dear friend Brett Bara‘s new book, Sewing in a Straight Line, is now available! For anyone that doesn’t already know of Brett, she is the host of Knit & Crochet Now, and an all-around super talented lady. I first got to know Brett... Continue Reading
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Skirt-A-Day Book Announced!
I have exciting news to share! My third book is underway and it’s all about patternmaking. It’s to be published by Lark Books next year and will demonstrates 28 fashion sewing projects. Tentatively titled Skirt-A-Day, it chronicles how to draft your own patterns, as well as includes full-sized patterns for... Continue Reading
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Eyeshade Project from Dorm Decor
My old coworker and Dorm Decor coauthor, Theresa Gonzalez, is now the lead editor at Crochet Today. Her very first issue is available now! Check your local newsstands or their website to get your copy today. She’s an incredibly talented lady, and I’m so excited for her and eager to... Continue Reading
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How to make a jewelry chandelier
If your dresser and bathroom windowsill are littered with jewelry and accessories, look no further than this jewelry chandelier to help you get organized. This project from my book Dorm Decor is available now on the Chronicle blog.... Permalink
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Book giveaway on BurdaStyle!
Today on Burdastyle, you have the chance to win a signed copy of each of my books! Simply comment on their blog post featuring both Fashion DIY and Dorm Decor, and you’ll be entered to win. Tomorrow they’ll pick the winner at random.... Permalink
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Back to School with Chronicle Books
On the Chronicle Books blog today there’s a wrap up of a few wish list items that I and a few other Chronicle authors would love for their back-to-school supplies. My pick was the bag above from Yellow Wallpaper that would make a perfect bookbag. Check out the post at Chronicle... Continue Reading
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Dorm Decor on Etsy!
Today on Etsy’s blog is a project from my book Dorm Decor. Check out the tutorial from this week’s How-Tuesday to see how to make a no-sew, cut-out zebra rug. From Michelle at Etsy: College living is an extreme in decorating challenges: limited space, limited funds, and limited time. In... Continue Reading
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Whole Lotta Invite!
Awesome news: printmaker extraordinaire and author, Lotta Jansdotter, is inviting you to come and print along with her. She has two events planned (one in San Fran, the other in Brooklyn), where you can hang out with the talented lady herself and get crafty. You know I’ll be there with... Continue Reading
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Fashion DIY!
My first book comes out this month! It features 30 DIY projects that cover everything from embroidery and reconstruction to printable fabrics and felting. Carrie and I are extra-proud of it, so please check it out if you have a chance! It’s so strange to work on something for so... Continue Reading
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