Big pocket skirt Tutorial

I've decided that I like skirts. They're perfect for

summer. So breezy and pretty. I need more. Here's one

that I made out of some cotton seersucker. Left overs

from baby boy's pants. Aww, match-y match-y! Cute.

Oh, and in case any of you were wondering, my legs are

so white because I'm wearing white stockings....ya, I only

wish I were wearing white stockings. They're just really that

mayo-ish. sigh-

What you'll need for this project:

1 - 2 yards of cute fabric

1/4 yard coordinating fabric (for the pocket lining)

1 -7" zipper

2 covered buttons

interfacing

The first thing you need to do is measure your waist where

you want the skirt to sit. I wanted mine up at my natural waist

line. Your skirt panels should be anywhere from one and a half

to two times your waist measurement. Then of course your waist

band should be 4 inches by whatever your waist plus one inch.

My pocket is eleven inches tall, 9-1/2 inches wide and the cut

out bit comes down 4 inches. (gosh, I hope I'm either making

sense or that you're having a nice nap!)

Turn pockets right side out.

A sneaky peeky ruffle skirt with tutorial

This is my little princess. I've mentioned before that she's the

epitome of girly.

This skirt was designed just for her....

because let's face it, this skirt is dripping girlishness!

Funny thing, when I gave it to her she immediately dubbed it her

"Cinderella" skirt.

Here's what you'll need for this project:

1/2 yard of fabric*

1 yard ruffles**

1" elastic

* this tutorial is for a 4T skirt. Adjust length and width according

to your needs.

** For the ruffles I cheated and used pre-made, but you can make

your own.

Cut your skirt panel on the fold. Then cut a curved edge. Cut

another piece and cut and inverse curve (so that they fit together)

And that's it! Not too bad huh? Oh, and in case you're wondering

she really loves this skirt. She wore it for 2 days straight. Gross?

Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely!

The best things are always gifts

My 6 year old was invited to a birthday party

and when I asked her what she wanted to do

for her present she immediately replied, "let's

make her a skirt!" Hmm one more reason to

buy cute fabric....."all right if that's what you

really want to give her....I guess that's okay"

These dresses are floating all over the place

nothing new but I loved how it turned out.

It's probably just the fabric....don't you just

love Heather Bailey?!! And then when I put

it in the gift box I felt sort of sad to see it go.

Sort of like sending a kid off to school for the first

time. Wow, am I a dork or what?!

but it's true.

Another little white dress....and my jumbled thoughts

My baby is 8. I suppose she needed a pretty white
dress. She's decided to get baptized.

She's getting older and wiser.

I guess I am too (mostly just older).

I've been thinking a lot the past few
weeks about her.

She's smart, happy, good, beautiful, talented, creative,
sunshiney, thoughtful, caring, and just plain wonderful.


but...she is getting older. And so am I. I don't think I'm
ready for her to grow up.

Bummer...sort of

It was supposed to be for Ruth. A happy birthday
token from Evelyn. But Ruth is just a bit bigger.

Soooo......Now it is officially an Evelyn's dress.

Too bad for Ruth. (just kidding, I'll make her one too!)

"eat your greens"

Family reunion in Utah. They said they wanted matching families,

but it's hard to find men's large shirts down to 6/9 months in the

same shade of green. I bought 4 XXXL shirts. I guess it'll work.

Dress to apron

I love love love finding good deals! Often when
I go to the store I'll scan the tops of the clothing
racks and find the clothes that are the cheapest.

I found this really cute white button down dress at
K-Mart last year for 3 bucks. for three dollars I
couldn't NOT buy it! The only problem was that
it was 3 sizes too big.....so naturally it had to become
an apron. Naturally.

girl shirt turned dress

I love myself a fun easy project and when I

saw this on Make it and Love it I just had to

make one. I, of course, had to change it up a

little. I'm sort of dumb that way. I love re-using

and re-purposing though so this was a fantastic

project.

such a slacker

I've been such a blog slacker...sorry. Life is

a little blustery these days. I sometimes feel

like I'm drowning in my own expectations.

Am I preaching to the choir?

There's been lots of laundry, sewing, cleaning,

laundry.....did I mention lots of laundry? It's

ridiculous! Oh well, I'm the one that wanted

a big happy family. :)

So, a cute little gal from church needed

an early 1800's period costume. She watched

my kids all afternoon whilst I sewed my little

heart out! Lots of fun! I'd forgotten how much

I enjoy not being interrupted while tackling my

sewing projects. ahem

Thank Heavens for little girls

This is what I've been working on this week. Thanks
friend for being pregnant with a girl and letting me sew
another one of these. I enjoyed every minute!