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   starzoe | Jan 14, 2008 03:02am | #1

   In one of the Threads magazine there is a unique skirt that can also be a cape and it looked as though it could be reversible. If you go into the magazine index you may find it. I always wanted to make it but never got around to it.

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   Teaf5 | Jan 14, 2008 04:06am | #2

   For travel, I'd rather have the comfort and ease of a gathered skirt, either by attaching a coordinating waistband or by using a turned waistband that allows one side to contrast with the other. 

   Pockets are also very useful while travelling, and a suspended pocket (from tabs at the waist) can flip over as you wear the different sides out.

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   orion | Jan 14, 2008 07:46pm | #3

   I have every issue of Threads (all 135!) and will search for that pattern.
   I was leaning towards the gathered skirt option as putting any darts in would pose a problem on the opposite side. I just was trying to come up with something stylish as this skirt is going to Paris :-)
   Thanks for the suggestions.Orion***

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   cafms | Jan 15, 2008 06:36am | #4

   Check Threads issue # 103 pgs 58-61.  This is an article on lapped seam construction.   It discusses making the seams, darts, installing a zipper, and sleeves.  It shows garments in double-cloth and boiled wool.

   I like to use the lapped application with fleece and the seams almost disappear. 

   
   

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   orion | Jan 15, 2008 10:48pm | #5

   That's the idea I was thinking of. I'd planned on the lapped seams but was becoming lost with the other elements. I'll definitely be checking out that article. Thanks!Orion***

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   zuwena | Jan 16, 2008 08:33am | #6

   Go to http://www.sewingmuse.org/  It's billed as the sewing junkies Threads site.  Given that you have all of the issues, this  site may be helpful in finding a variety of resources for the techniques, etc. that you are looking for.  Have fun in Paris.  Z

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   cafms | Jan 17, 2008 06:42am | #7

   Check message #7.  I think it was actually for you rather than me.