QuickStuff to Sew Winter 2012

 The winter 2012 issue of Quick Stuff to Sew:  25 Fast & Fun Projects is now on sale on magazine racks and online at http://store.threadsmagazine.com/quick-stuff-to-sew-034025.html.  The magazine is great because the projects are beautiful, useful and easy to sew.  Clothing, accessories, and home decor projects are featured.  See page 18 for the article 'Quick Pleats:  Sew a designer-inspired skirt from pleated fabric panels.'  I had so much fun creating the skirt, writing and working with the magazine editors.  I cannot reprint the article on this website but I want you to know the magazine is available.

A recent Nine West boot ad features a hip pleated skirt (photo below).  The skirt has crystals heat fixed to the top of the skirt to imply a tiered belt.  Embellishment is on trend this winter so consider trying this on a pleated skirt or garment you already own.  You can purchase similar crystals at http://www.kandicorp.com/.  Happy sewing!