12 Days of {homemade} Christmas - Day 8

How about making a skirt for the ladies in your family for Christmas? One skirt takes about 2 yards of fabric, thread, zipper, and bias tape. Thats it! If any of you use this tutorial, I would love it if you shared your finished skirt with me. And if you have any questions, please ask. :)



How to Drape an A-Line Skirt Pattern (size 8) from Bramblewood Fashion on Vimeo.
A-Line Skirt Pattern video.

This is the skirt we are making: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50552230/susan-a-line-skirt-size-2-4

Math for A-Line Skirt Pattern-

(Size 8)
Waist: 27"
Hips 37 1/2"

Waist 27" + 2" SA + 2" ease = 31 ÷ 4 = 7.75 (7 3/4") A
Hips 37 1/2 + 2" SA + 4" ease = 43.5 ÷ 4 = 10.875 (10 7/8") B
Waist to hips 9" + 1" SA at waist = 10" C
Desired Length 30" + 1" hem + 1 SA at waist = 32" D

SA = Seam Allowance



~Ashley

A Day of Thanksgiving

Here is a fun vintage movie I found on Thanksgiving. Enjoy!



~Ashley

Our Trip to the SAICFF . . . .

Here is the post you are all waiting for our trip to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. =)

Dalles, Texas - The end of the first day of driving. 

Our hotel in Dallas, Texas. 

The area where President J.F. Kennedy was shot.

The Municipal Auditorium  

Waiting for the opening ceremonies to start. 

Mr. Phillips & Virginia 

The River-walk

The River-walk

Mallards along the River-walk

Seege Family - Their movie was "The Runner from Ravenshead." Which is one hilarious, fun movie! And really good! 

The Alamo

The Alamo. picture taken by my sister, Hanne-col.

Flowers at the Alamo.

A charming Starbucks along the River-walk. 

Me on Awards Night. (a better picture of our dress will be coming sometime soon.)

These are the movies I saw -

Divided - Simply wonderful! 

Divided from Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures on Vimeo.

The Runner From Ravenshead - Very funny! You must see it! 

The Penny - Very exciting! You will never think about a penny the same way. =)

The Penny Trailer from Filmweavers LLC on Vimeo.

Sybil Ludington - This was ok. The costumes were great and so was the idea. But the movie was lacking. 

Sybil Ludington Full Length Trailer from KICKS Ministries on Vimeo.

Standing Firm - A really good film. The acting was really good. 

Ace Wonder - The highlight of the whole trip!!!! =D I LOVED it! I can't wait to see the movie when it is finished! 

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Gabrielle and I also got together with Atlanta and went vintage shopping. Lots of fun! =) 

~Ashley

Fun Video - Draping "Young Victoria" inspired bodice

Hello everyone!

I've put together a quick video of me draping the "Young Victoria" inspired bodice. This is my first video. So I hope you all like it. I would like to try and do more videos for the blog - hopefully sometime soon. =) I also want to thank my readers who helped me out with my movie editing question earlier. Thank you!   

~Ashley