Basic Straight Skirt

General Sewing

This straight skirt with front and back fitting darts, back zipper and facings at the waistline can be made in any one of several lengths. Make this easy wardrobe addition in an evening or a weekend! Though these instructions were prepared while using a commercial pattern, the techniques you learn can transfer to many other skirt patterns.

Materials needed:

· Straight skirt pattern - McCall’s® 3880, View E was used
· Fabric and fusible interfacing as called for on pattern envelope for view and size selected
· All-purpose thread to match fabric
· One 7" zipper to match fabric
· One hook-and-eye set
· Chalk marker for fabric
· Straight pins
· 6” -12” ruler
· Fabric glue stick
· ½" transparent tape
· Hand-sewing needle

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Compatible with:

• 4228 Inspiration™
• 7462 Touch & Sew™
• 7444 Precision™
• 7442
• CE-250 Futura™
• CE-150 Futura™
• 7470 Confidence™
• 7468 | Touch & Sew™
• 7466 Touch & Sew™