Button-Front and Paperbag Swing Skirts with Kelly Williams
Create two stylish A-line skirts with Kelly Williams! The Button-Front Skirt is a sophisticated design with a timeless look. The Paperbag Swing Skirt is a sassy design with a fun shirttail hem. These fabulous skirts will make the perfect additions to your closet. The downloadable patterns for both skirts are included in Junior XS–XL and Ladies XS–XL.
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Sew two adorable A-line skirts with Kelly Williams, Assistant Editorial Director of Classic Sewing magazine! The Button-Front Skirt is a sophisticated design with a timeless look. The Paperbag Swing Skirt is a sassy design with a fun shirttail hem. These fabulous skirts will make the perfect additions to your closet.
On one skirt, you’ll learn how to create a faux front placket, sew a buttonhole, and add hand-sewn buttons. For the other skirt, you’ll create a paperbag waist with a fun shirttail hem. You can even add belt loops and a sash if you’d like. Both of these wardrobe staples are ones you will love to wear again and again.
In addition to the step-by-step video, the downloadable patterns and instructional PDFs for both skirts (Junior XS–XL and Ladies XS–XL) are also included!
Video run time: 42 minutes. This start-anytime online course is self-paced, and there is no time limit for accessing the class. Begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you.
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Kelly Williams
Kelly Williams, designer and seamstress, began sewing at the age of 9. In high school, Kelly developed a love for fashion while sewing her own prom dresses. She attended Kent State University and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design. She spent 10 years as a Technical Designer where she adjusted patterns and corrected fit for a fashion retailer. Recently, Kelly joined Classic Sewing magazine as Assistant Editorial Director, where she combines her fashion and pattern-making skills with her love of sewing.