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K.Dill Handmade Shiloh Crossbody, Sling, Hip Bag

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Won't do my normal post because I am so far behind on my postings.  I still have items I have made in 2025 that I have not posted. Shiloh Crossbody, Sling, Hip Bag I had a birthday party to attend and needed a gift for the birthday girl.  Didn't know what I would make and as usual waited until the 99th hour to decide.  I am determined this year to use what's in my stash. Pattern Used I joined Bag of the Month Club and totally forgot until I got a new email with February's bag.  I took a look at January's bag and figured it would be simpler and quicker to sew.  January's bag was Shiloh . Materials Used The materials suggested did not include cork, but I chose to use it for the exterior since I had it on hand.  Cork and shoulder strap came from  Sallie Tomato .  Zippers and zipper pulls came from  Zipper Valley   The interior is a quilting cotton that I applied wax ( Greenland Wax ) to so that it would be water/stain repellant. Changes I u...
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StyleArc's Mary-Ann Skirt

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 OMG - only I can take a simple pattern that should take 2 hours tops and turn it into an all day sewing session - it was the simple, easy to install pockets that did me in 😂. I saw this skirt sewn up at my local fabric store and knew I wanted to make it.   Mary-Ann Skirt I won't do the traditional post because I have lost information about changes.  I normally write my modifications on the printed instructions but I don't know where I put them. Fabric :  Wool mini-herringbone pattern purchased at Legacy Fabrics .  What I remember about this fabric is that I wanted to make a pair of classic trousers but the fabric was a bit expensive so I opted for a skirt instead.   Pattern Changes :  I know I did a length adjustment of either 2" or 3".  I increased the dart width by X(?) amount.  The fabric is an extremely loose weave even with serging, so I added bias binding to the waistband and hemline (used scraps of fabric that I had - hence...
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