REMEMBER: Your block pattern does NOT have seam allowances or a hem.Now is the time to add seam allowances, a hem (for a full skirt, I'd use an inch or less because it's difficult to control the hem on a curve), a facing or waistband, and your markings (grainlines, fold marks...
If using elastic, sew the ends together to create a circle. Pin or clip the elastic to the waist of the skirt, evenly distributing the fabric. Sew the elastic to the skirt, stretching as you go to fit. Hemming (Optional) If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your ski...
Once the skirt rectangle is cut, make a double-fold hem on the two vertical edges of the skirt. By vertical edges, I mean the fabric edges that go from the belt to the skirt bottom. Fold, iron, pin and then sew. You don’t have to sew the bottom hem of the skirt yet. Take th...
Okay. That's the basic mashed potato recipe. From here, you can add whatever seasonings make your skirt fly up: onion powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic salt… even mashed roasted garlic cloves (my personal favorite). For Thanksgiving, though, because the mashed potatoes will be serv...
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Ensure the chicken tractor is well-secured with sturdy materials like hardware cloth instead of chicken wire, as it's more difficult for predators to penetrate. Also, consider adding a skirt around the base or securing the bottom with pegs or weights. ...
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12. Attach the bench arms to the bench seat. Have a helper hold one of the bench arms upright 90 degrees against the side of the bench seat, with the fabric-upholstered side facing in towards the bench seat and the bare wood side facing out. Drill four evenly spaced 3-inch wood screws...