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SWISH WISH

DRAFT YOUR OWN!SELF-DRAFT

YOU WILL NEED

■ Outer fabric: 1mx140cm
■ Lining fabric: 1mx140cm
■ 25cm invisible zip
■ Soft iron on interfacing: 30cm
■ Matching sewing thread
■ Basic sewing kit

NOTES

■ Pre-wash your fabric and iron carefully
■ Use a 1cm seam allowance unless otherwise instructed

FABRIC USED

African wax print from Julius Holland

CREATING THE PATTERN

Measure the place on your body where you want the skirt to sit. Keep the tape measure close to the body, but not too tight. One finger is included in the measurement (see photo), for ease. Measure down from this point to your desired

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