Shenanigans Sewalong: Day 1

You asked. 5oo4 delivered…

The Shenanigans Skort is a quick, easy sew with a ton of options, and it is perfect for summertime fun – at the park, on the court or field, even lounging poolside! In just 15 sewing minutes per day you will have a lovely new me-made to proudly wear this weekend.  Thanks for joining us for the Shenanigans sewalong!

Here’s how to join in the F-U-N:

• Visit the blog everyday this week for sewalong details.
• Sewalong each day as follows:
  • Monday: Purchase and prepare pattern pieces.
  • Tuesday:  Cut fabric.
  • Wednesday: Sew shorts.
  • Thursday: Sew skirt.
  • Friday: Attach shorts, skirt, and waistband.
  • Saturday: Picture Day (or catch-up day)!
  • Sunday: Submit final photo.
  • Monday: WINNERS announced!
• Join the 5oo4 FB Page. Participants are encouraged to post in-progress photos, ask for help and advice, and help others throughout the week on the daily FB post thread…(psssst…there may be daily participation prizes involved).
• Share your finished photo in the Shenanigans Album for an opportunity to win a PRIZE!
• WIN! We have lovely (and gracious) sponsors for the Shenanigans sewalong! Please be sure to visit their websites and/or Facebook pages in appreciation!

THANK YOU for donating these AMAZING prizes:

$50 Shopping Spree at Sincerely Rylee

$30 Shopping Spree at So Sew English

$25 Shopping Spree at True North Fabrics

C/L Textile Pack from Pink Zeppelin Fabrics

FREE Patterns from 5oo4 Patterns

Let the SEWALONG begin!

Sewalong Day 1: Planning and Preparing Pattern Pieces

Step 1: Purchase your pattern. Save 20% with coupon code SEWALONG (code valid June 24, 2017 – July 2, 2017).

Step. 2: Choose your options; this pattern offers many ways to personalize your skirt/skort/shorts:

• Three Skirt Lengths
• Three Rises
• Optional Shorts with four inseam lengths
• Two Pocket Options
• Optional Flounce at Skirt Hem.

Step 3: MEASURE your body then choose the best size(s) for a custom fit for YOUR body.

Step 4: Print and assemble your pattern. Now is a good time to make initial adjustments to your pattern pieces for the best fit, i.e.: grading between sizes if needed. And remember to always check your 1″ square BEFORE taping and cutting.

Step 5: Cut your pattern reflecting any fit adjustments you made in Step 3.

Congratulations! You finished Day 1 of the Shenanigans Skort Sewalong!

Please be sure to visit the blog for Day 2…it’s all about FABRIC!

Psssst. Did you pre-wash your fabric yet? If not, hurry, get it in the wash, so you are ready for tomorrow!