Our Swing Skirt has an a-line shape, is fitted through the hips, and flares at the bottom. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread to match. All kits are made-to-order from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey. Learn how to make this kit by signing up for "The Swing Skirt Techniques & Construction" video course available through Craftsy. The finished skirt shown here was created using the Embroidery Sampler—add it on to create stitches as shown in The Geometry of Hand-Sewing.
• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Approximately 24" in length
• Shown in: Blue Slate on White with mixed embroidery and negative reverse appliqué
• Additional techniques: quilting, reverse appliqué
• Instructions for construction: page 76 of Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns
• Instructions not included
• Allow up to two weeks for delivery
Kit Contents
• Top layer: Stenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey
• Bottom layer for placement: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey
• Fold-over elastic
• 3 spools of Button Craft Thread
• The School of Making label
• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample
• Organic cotton bag for storage
• The School of Making postcards
Outer Layer Fabric Color – Natural Backing Layer Fabric Color – White Stencil – Variegated Stripe Paint – Pearl Silver Technique – Shown in assorted embroidery with placement reverse and negative reverse appliqué Thread Color – Dogwood Embroidery Floss Color – Ecru and Ashe Knots – Inside
— Sand/White Colorway
Outer Layer Fabric Color – Sand Backing Layer Fabric Color – White Stencil – Variegated Stripe Paint – White Technique – Shown in assorted embroidery with placement reverse and negative reverse appliqué Thread Color – Dogwood Embroidery Floss Color – Ecru and Ashe Knots – Inside
— Camel/Natural Colorway
Outer Layer Fabric Color – Camel Backing Layer Fabric Color – Natural Stencil – Variegated Stripe Paint – Pearl Silver Technique – Shown in assorted embroidery with placement reverse and negative reverse appliqué Thread Color – Dogwood Embroidery Floss Color – Ecru and Ashe Knots – Inside
— Blue Slate/White Colorway
Outer Layer Fabric Color – Blue Slate Backing Layer Fabric Color – White Stencil – Variegated Stripe Paint – Charcoal Technique – Shown in assorted embroidery with placement reverse and negative reverse appliqué Thread Color – Dogwood Embroidery Floss Color – Ecru and Ashe Knots – Inside
