sewing I: make a skirt (naughty secretary): supply list

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  • 1 yard (60″ wide) OR 1.5 yards (45″ to 59″ wide) of a stable and easy to sew woven fashion fabric like wool, denim, cotton sateen, twill, corduroy or linen. NO knits, nothing too slinky, stretchy, sheer, drapey, thick, etc.
  • 7-9 inch invisible zipper
  • scissors, either new or used only on fabric
  • fabric marking pen, pencil o rtailor’s chalk (contrast color to fabric)
  • 1 1/2 yards  or 1 package extra-wide double-fold bias tape for waistband (you’ll have leftovers! won’t need this for first class)
  • all-purpose thread to match your fabric
  • straight pins
  • pin cushion
  • seam ripper
  • the sew everything workshop by diana rupp (naughty secetary pattern + instructions are inside!). we have copies of the book for sale in the make studio and it’s also available in most bookstores
  • optional supplies:
    • clear plastic 18″ sewing ruler
    • magnetic seam guide