Karlene's Workshop - Latest Comments

Re: Fairy skirts made by Cathy

xanovinian — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:58:39 -0000

These skirts are so beautiful!!! Perfect for fairies

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

KarleneC — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:28:51 -0000

This fabric was 150cm wide.
You can actually use any width of fabric. If it is too narrow to go around the waist cut 2 strips and sew together :)

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

Lainey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:31:18 -0000

I really like this pattern - it seems to be really simple. Could you just tell me how wide the fabric the used was. thanks.

Re: Layered circle skirt

Zuras138 — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:10:43 -0000

very nice. like to try one

Re: Painted flower dress

Raewyn Hooper — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:36:56 -0000

I guess the washed off paint gives it a kind of "vintage" look.

Re: Fairy style dress – Green

Erica — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:51:58 -0000

Oh this is lovely, so pretty! Thanks for sharing on Recycled Fashion Finds!

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

KarleneC — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:10:07 -0000

Hi Cam,

The coloured ruffles at the bottom are cut and sewn the same way, just each strip is a different colour ie. 1 pink, 1 turquoise, 1 yellow, 1 green etc.

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

Cam. — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:03:22 -0000

Hi! I'm also doing a petticoat for my major textiles work. May I ask about the colourful skirt, how are the coloured ruffles set out?

Re: Layered circle skirt

KarleneC — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:09:16 -0000

Hi Becki, thanks for your comment. Yes the tulle strips are all the same
width, they are only sewn on at the hems and don't go all the way up :-) And
yes I sewed them to the lining layers. I allow for at least 2x each
circumference, even up to 3x as its better to have a bit extra than run out!

Re: Layered circle skirt

Becki — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:14:58 -0000

Awww so pretty! This skirt is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm making a Persian New Year costume for my 2yo daughter and need a full layered skirt. I just made the quarter circle pattern and am anxiously awaiting a trip to the fabric store!! I'm wondering about the tulle, however...You mention it's cut into strips. I'm assuming all strips for each layer are the same width? i.e. they don't all go from the hemline of each layer to the waist do they? I think you mentioned that in a reply to a post but I just wanted to clarify. And does the tulle get sewn to the lining layer for all layers? (as in the picture for the top most layer)

Also, how did you calculate how much tulle you'd need? Each strip has to go around the base of each layer and being gathered, would it be something like 2x the circumference?

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

Saskia — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:23:31 -0000

Hi,

I am looking for a petticoat pattern for under my daughters ivory bridesmaid dress. The ivory dress comes to her knees know and is has a lace look (its cotton) because she wants a train in the back i want to use a black petticoat for under need (we al have ivory and black in our clothing) i think that would make the dress more special. Do you think i can use this pattern and add a extra stoke for the back part or does that not work that way? I did not sewn before so i think i will ask my mother but she would need a pattern;O). I want the ivory dress a bit shorter in the front and add the part that will be cut of in the back to make it longer. I want around 15 cm of the tulle to be shown under need.

My mother used to make her own ballroom dancing clothes many many years ago (around 40 years ago) so i am hoping your pattern will be ok. I can cut it myself that looks easy ;O) I want to use soft tulle

Saskia

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

Guest — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:10:54 -0000

I'm doing my major final work for my textiles class soon for senior year. This is just the petticoat i was wanting but couldnt find a pattern in the books! I'll try this weekend for a practice see how it turns out for me.

Re: Petticoat pattern how-to

guest. — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:55:01 -0000

i love it! so pretty.

Re: Basic fairy skirt tutorial

KarleneC — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:54:31 -0000

aprove

Re: Basic fairy skirt tutorial

Topaz — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:50:52 -0000

I love you! I've been looking for this everywhere, and it's so clear and all that and thank you so much! =)

Re: Green denim dress, almost complete

KarleneC — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:24:02 -0000

Thank you!

Re: Green denim dress, almost complete

PaisleyJade — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:39:00 -0000

Wow - your creations are amazing!

Re: Green denim dress, a work-in-progress

Raewyn — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:55:22 -0000

Looks interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Re: Layered circle skirt

MommaYoung — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:34:49 -0000

Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing.

Re: Re fashioned denim skirts

Cathyfromnapier — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:05:45 -0000

Hi Karlene, I have two blue denim skirts just like yours in my wardrobe. What a great idea! I will on to mine ASAP. Cathy from Napier

Re: Layered circle skirt

Pakalina — Sat, 08 May 2010 01:36:26 -0000

Beautiful work...and thanks for the tutorial. I think I may try one.

Re: Layered circle skirt

KarleneC — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:36:44 -0000

Hi Rebecca, thanks for your comment. To answer your question, the waist is actually the same size in each layer, all six layers were stitched together at the waist! Was wondering if you meant the ruffled tulle strip - These were just sewn on the bottom edges. Hope this helps :-)

Re: Layered circle skirt

Rebecca — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:10:15 -0000

Hi, love this tutorial! I would love to make this skirt, but I do have a question. I will tell you that I am a novice at sewing. The only thing I don't understand is that in the first picture of the tulle layered onto the solid pink the circle in center is large. Then as the tiers go up the waist gets smaller. Here is my question: What are the tiers sewn to if the center is getting smaller as it goes? I guess I dont understand how you attached it all together?

I am a custom cake decorator www.bakingsweetmemories.com, I am not a sewer. I would love to become one though!!!

Re: Layered circle skirt

Mary — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:26:14 -0000

I love your work! Your tutorial is very interesting and I learned a lot form you. I hope you continue giving us all that lovely ideas.

Re: Layered circle skirt

Tamsin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:34:43 -0000

Really appreciate the photo's at each stage (since I'm anenthusiastic but not a confident sewer). lucky neiece!