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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in textiles.

In this project, you will sew a skirt using natural materials.


(image from http://youputitup.com/)

Suggestions and Resources:
 -  Instructions for three styles of skirts.
 -  Bungalow Quilting shows how to sew your own skirt without a pattern
 -  The Spruce Crafts Free Skirt Pattern Collection

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are to:
- sew a skirt
- use natural materials (excepting zipper or other embellishments)

To document your completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (less than two minutes):
 -  the material(s) chosen
 -  sewing the side seams, waist, or hem of the skirt (machine or hand)
 -  the finished skirt on a person
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I made a skirt! The fabric is a wool knit, which I doubled up. It stretches slightly. It's warm! Yay.
I used a serger and a sewing machine stretch stitch.
This is also fabric I dyed using sumac. (My first really vibrant color!)
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The dyed pieces, cut out and drying
The dyed pieces, cut out and drying
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Sewing in the hem. I used a hidden hem stitch for the first time
Sewing in the hem. I used a hidden hem stitch for the first time
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Finished skirt, fitting nicely. I'm wearing it today while I play the organ for a group of singers for the first time.
Finished skirt, fitting nicely. I'm wearing it today while I play the organ for a group of singers for the first time.
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