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CHIC IN CHECK

YOU WILL NEED

■ Large-scale gingham for the main skirt: 2mx140cm (2¼ydx55in)

■ Small-scale gingham for the ruffle: 1mx140cm (11/8ydx55in)

■ Medium-weight iron-on interfacing

■ Buttonhole foot for your sewing machine

■ Matching thread

■ Basic sewing kit

NOTES

■ Seam allowance is 1cm (3/8in) unless otherwise stated

TAKING YOUR MEASUREMENTS

The main body of the skirt is based on a quarter circle skirt and we need three quarters to make the wrap

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