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Because fall lends itself to texture and Earth hues, suede is our secret weapon

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Here, muted or classic colors work best to maintain a sharp appearance

For example, for my hoopskirt petticoat my cord lengths were both 166 long, because my petticoat is 160 wide, and my un-gathered ruffle pieces were 320 long (2x as long as the hem) and 5 high, hemmed