A skirt for my daughter...
The pattern in the book actually makes a sundress like this one. (You can find its maker here.) It just isn't warm enough to wear something like that on Mackinac, so I made K a skirt instead. The skirt took less than an hour from start to finish. I just love projects like that...
I measured a skirt that K already had and cut my fabric one inch longer. I just cut across the width of the fabric so it ended up being about 44 inches wide. Using my serger, I sewed up the side seam and rolled the top edge. Then I hemmed the bottom and followed Heather's directions to shirr the top. Easy as pie!
I'm pretty happy with the result. Although when I make the next one I will probably go with a smaller width of fabric - maybe 35 inches. This one shirred just fine and will stay up around her little tummy, but I think a tighter waist would be better. I would hate for her to lose her britches while she is running and jumping on the playground at preschool; how embarrassing.
This will be her first year of school. My baby girl is growing up. High school graduation will be here before I know it, won't it. Sigh...
I measured a skirt that K already had and cut my fabric one inch longer. I just cut across the width of the fabric so it ended up being about 44 inches wide. Using my serger, I sewed up the side seam and rolled the top edge. Then I hemmed the bottom and followed Heather's directions to shirr the top. Easy as pie!
I'm pretty happy with the result. Although when I make the next one I will probably go with a smaller width of fabric - maybe 35 inches. This one shirred just fine and will stay up around her little tummy, but I think a tighter waist would be better. I would hate for her to lose her britches while she is running and jumping on the playground at preschool; how embarrassing.This will be her first year of school. My baby girl is growing up. High school graduation will be here before I know it, won't it. Sigh...
Hi Liz!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments on my blog. Yes, Royal Rangers is similar to Boy Scouts. It is through our church denomination...Assemblies of God. It is a national program for boys...they do alot of camping, earn all kinds of merit badges, etc. My boys have both been involved in the program for about 4 years now and love it!
What a darling skirt you made for your daughter! It is just beautiful! I am so jealous, LOL! I wish I could sew! I do a little knitting on the Knifty Knitter looms. I love knitting hats and scarves. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Melody :)
So dang cute!!
ReplyDeleteAnd stop that talk about high school, missy. I've got one going from primary to intermediate this year. Don't want to think any further ahead! ;-)
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute, Liz! I wish I had some girls around my house...it would be a great excuse to buy a serger! My little boy is starting school next week for the first time, too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute, Liz! I wish I had some girls around my house...it would be a great excuse to buy a serger! My little boy is starting school next week for the first time, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's darling! Good job! Wow, first year of school.....how quickly time flies.
ReplyDeletebeautiful skirt I love heather ross's book so many great ideas
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet skirt! Love it!
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