Hello Readers!

Today I get to share with you my first post as a Cali Fabrics contributor! I primarily sew for my daughter who I affectionately refer to as #thespiritedone, (she has a love for life unlike any I’ve ever known, so it was just fitting).  When I came across this beautiful Floral Rayon Stretch Jersey Knit, I envisioned instantly a Riley and Brooklyn pattern mashup for her; both PDF patterns from Made for Mermaids. What I adore most about this pattern mashup is that it not only is it a quick sew, but it make for a very simple and classy dress.

Check out the video clip below and you’ll understand why this stunning fabric was perfect for a super cute dress with a mega twirl factor! The drape and softness is absolutely yummy!

I really do love the vibrant colors of this knit, I may have to order some for myself!

According to her, the bigger the twirl, the better the dress, who can argue with that right?

She loves circle skirts, and honestly, I didn’t enjoy hemming them until I tested a PDF pattern that taught me this super easy and foolproof way to hem a circle skirt.

FOOL PROOF WAY TO HEM A CIRCLE SKIRT. 

Step 1: Decide how big you want your hem and stitch a basting stitch by using your longest stitch length all around your skirt. Do not back stitch at the beginning or the end.

Step 2: Gently pull and remove the bobbin thread (the back thread) from all around the skirt.

Step 3: Fold over using the top thread as your guide and iron down. I like to use spray starch here to create a crisp and neat hem.

STEP 4: Once you’ve ironed it all around, take it your machine and finish the hem. After you’ve finished your hem, be sure to remove  your top thread guide!

And that’s it! Super easy right? And honestly, I’ve used this method to hem almost everything now, it literally cuts my time in half.

Thank you for stopping by today! You can also pop on over to my regular blog Candice Ayala and say hello! Talk to you soon! xoxo – Candice