"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Recycled Jeans Wrap Skirt Tutorial: Part Two of Three

Here are the twelve panels sewn together.
On the right side of the skirt, finish the seams by pressing both edges of the seam allowance on the underside so that they are under the needle, and stitching close to the seam on the top side of the skirt. A finished seam, finished, can be seen on the left. Click on the picture for a closer view.
Finish the right and left edges of the wrap skirt by folding the raw edge under once, then folding it under again, and stitching.
Measure the shortest of the panels then measure each of the other panels, marking off the length to match. (A sliver of soap makes a great marking tool for this step.) Trim the panels along these lines. Finish the hem edge by folding under twice and top stitching, as you did on the skirt edges.

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