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19th Century Cartridge Pleated Skirt

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Time Periods Covered for Our Skirt Project
Fabric Selections
Homework

Lesson 1

What We'll Cover in Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Handout
Taking Measurements
Calculating Cut Panels and Yardage
Cutting out the Skirt Pieces
Homework - Lesson 1

Lesson 2

What We'll Cover in Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Handout
Skirt Seams and Opening
Hemming the Skirt
BONUS: Protect That Skirt Hem
Homework - Lesson 2

Lesson 3

What We'll Cover in Lesson 3
Lesson 3 Handout
Flatlining the Waistband
Sewing & Marking the Waistband
Preparing the Top Skirt Edge
Homework - Lesson 3

Lesson 4

What We'll Cover in Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Handout
Marking the Pleats
Sewing the Pleats
Gathering the Pleats to Fit Waistband
Homework - Lesson 4

Lesson 5

What We'll Cover in Lesson 5
Lesson 5 Handout
Sewing Pleats to Waistband
BONUS: Sewing Pleats to a Piped Waistband
Finishing Thread Ends
Finishing the Closure
Homework - Lesson 5

Final Thank You

All Finished!
Fashion Show

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