We've managed to get hold of these scrumptious Michael Miller fabrics....they're very shabby chic don't you think?
I succumbed to temptation and snaffling some of the lovely stripe for a little skirt for Poppy.... perfect for some sunny Easter play......
First off, I measured Poppy from her natural waist to her knee and then added 1 1/2 inches (for the hem and waistband). Then I simply folded the fabric in half, matched the pattern, which is printed horizontally and stitched. After turning through and pressing, I positioned the seam centre back.
I made a casing for the elastic at the top...
and for the bottom, I simply pressed up approx. 3/8" using the design of the pattern as a guide and then stitched some gingham ribbon over the top to conceal the raw edge. This is great idea when you want a light weight hem or you've not got a great deal of fabric to play with!
All in all in took less than an hour and a smidge over half a metre of fabric (I have a very tall 6 year old)...now for the twirl test.....
and just one more........
I love the new Easter twirling skirt!! Very pretty. That fabric in the first picture with the beehives is divine, I love it, and all of the other pretty trims and buttons that you shared too. I really must get round to popping by your shop, all of these posts are very tempting Sarah! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty little skirt, perfect for spring with those sweet colours! You have lots of gorgeous fabrics here too, Sarah........and I love strawberries!
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Helen xox
The skirt is so sweet. Lovely goodies on you website this week. X
ReplyDeletethat skirt is so happy and lovely!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI adore the ribbons with beach huts!!!!
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Beautiful fabrics, ribbons and skirt. :) <3
ReplyDeleteAh Sarah, you're tempting me again with those exciting new fabrics, they are too gorgeous! I especially like the Sweet as Honey range!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely little skirt and in sweet stripes, your Poppy must be so happy!
Have a wonderful Sunday and week! Joy xo
Lovely Sarah what a wonderful post - just gorgeous, thank you. You have given me some ideas for skirts for my little Peeps, your skirt looks so divine and is obviously a hit with your little Poppy, I have one the same age and know she would love a skirt just like this one. Have a fabulous Sunday Sarah, sending you lots of loves and hugs
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Such a lovely, pretty, happy post! The little skirt you have made for your girl is just gorgeous. Beautiful, beautiful fabric and in fact, I am off to have a browse at it now, as my girl would love this too.
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Love your post Sarah I am just about to pop over to your shop I can't resist x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah me again I love your shop and could have bought everything - just placed my first order - I can't wait it's so exciting x
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ReplyDeleteI keep seeing your blog name pop up in the comments on blogs I visit so I thought I'd pop across and say hi ... and what a treat!
And now I'm off to take a look at your shop. My fabric stash is small compared to my yarn stash - I only recently replaced my broken sewing machine so there'd been no point in building it up - so I am allowing myself to succumb to all the fat quarters and such that I fancy this Easter as a reward for showing restraint on the chocolate front, or for trying to at least ;)