Hello All, I whipped up a skirt for my daughter over the weekend, I have been meaning to make one for a while out of this fabric that I bought from the Fat Quarter Shop.
When I ordered this fabric I knew I wanted to make something for my daughter with it and along came the Skirt Fixation link up of "All the Skirts" and all of the pretty skirts made using Oliver & S patterns, I really need some good patterns, but I do love what I whipped up.
The skirt, an appliqued shirt and a purse to match!
I designed all of it myself based off of my daughters measurements, she is a little chubby compared to patterns.
The purse is felt with the fringe at the bottom, I sewed up the sides with a zigzag stitch using Aurifil Variegated Thread #3840
I made some pockets for the skirt, because as we all know little girls love pockets.
One on each side, the text print peeks out just a little on the top and is also used as the lining of the pocket.
I really hate hemming clothes so I did something to the bottom of the skirt so I wouldn't have to hem it, not sure what it would be called, but I just used the text print again and then added the trim.
But my daughter doesn't like the trim so much now because it keeps getting caught in her shoes, so I will be taking it off, but it will be okay cause the text print is what made it easy for me not to have to hem the skirt.
I need to learn the trick on how to get kids to stand still for photography shoots, bribery does not work on this child of mine.
So on a hanger will have to get you a better picture of what the outfit looks like.
Linking up to "All the Skirts" with Skirt Fixation!
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| "Pepe in Paris" by Riley Blake Designs and the text print is "Surrounded By Love" by Deb Strain for Moda |
The skirt, an appliqued shirt and a purse to match!
I designed all of it myself based off of my daughters measurements, she is a little chubby compared to patterns.
The purse is felt with the fringe at the bottom, I sewed up the sides with a zigzag stitch using Aurifil Variegated Thread #3840
I really hate hemming clothes so I did something to the bottom of the skirt so I wouldn't have to hem it, not sure what it would be called, but I just used the text print again and then added the trim.
But my daughter doesn't like the trim so much now because it keeps getting caught in her shoes, so I will be taking it off, but it will be okay cause the text print is what made it easy for me not to have to hem the skirt.
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| It's still cold here in Greece for the morning walks to school. |
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| running ahead of her, maybe I can get a front shot, just made her run faster :) |
What a pretty skirt and I love your photos. They capture your sweet little girl's personality. I loved sewing for the kids when they were growing up. Mine were very tall with long legs and arms and I always had to alter the patterns.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet your little girl is the envy of her schoolmates with a mama that sews such wonderful things for her.
so sweet Mara! You make the cutest things for your kids :-)
ReplyDeleteGetting kids to pose nicely for pictures is an art in itself. I can picture you running ahead and her running even faster. Those fabrics make for a lovely outfit. I'm impressed with your alterations!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit looks so pretty on your daughter. Such a nice fabric for a skirt complete with T shirt and bag!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet skirt and your daughter looks so happy wearing it.....
ReplyDeleteLove all your details , again and again. its adorable, kisses Kat xoxox
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