A couple of weeks ago I posted about this skirt I made for Otilija - a few people asked for the pattern - so here it is.
It is supposed to be exactly symetrical - but my drawing is dodgy - make sure you fold the pattern in half to check. Cut this out in fabric 4 times - you can also cut it on the fold so there are only seams at the sides. Feel free to experiment cutting it on the bias or whatever. Once you have 4 pieces you can shift them slightly so you have one panel facing the front. Sizing is really easy too - measure hips of child and divide into four - add seam allowance - this is the top width of the pattern. Measure the desired length of skirt and check it is symetrical. You then need to add a waistband - which you can thread with elastic or close with velcro. Another option is to add a tunic top to the skirt and it makes a really cute dress. (see below) (I have also adjusted this and made for adults too)
I use a lot of old burda patterns and am learning to adjust and configure and alter them to suit my needs. This pattern was adjusted from a conbination of the red dress and skirt in the picture below. My pattern tends to rest more on the hips than be tight up on the waist like these ones (my daughter prefers it this way). The orange dress on the left has a fuller circle in the pattern which I thought was just a bit too much.
these are some of the skirts I have made from this pattern. These patchwork ones are so fun to make. I used left over piecess of corduroy and velvet for these. You can do this by either making squares of patchwork and cutting the pattern from it or making each panel of the skirt separately.
These skirts are made in just one fabric with a triangular pocket on them in a contrasting colour. I made these from wool suiting and corduroy. So warm for winter.
I have also used this pattern for fairy skirts, using taffeta and satin I cut out the panels and sewed them up, then just cut the hem into petals - no need to hem, and attached leaves of mesh to the top - the waist band is a stretch fabric with elastic threaded through.
12 comments:
thanks for that. I am getting a sewing machine soon and I think I will try that for my little girl.
Esther
on my goodness look at all of those cute skirts. I love the ones with the pockets, the patchwork are lovely as well. What am I talking about I love them all!! I can use your rules and make an adult one right?!
Those are all so beautiful, I love the patchwork ones especially!
I'll bet you have a very happy little girl!
Thanks for so generously sharing your pattern info. I love all the different ways you've redesigned this skirt. All are beautiful.
It's so nice to see kids wearing handmade clothes (especially yours!). Mia is going to be decked out in handmade clothes this summer!
I am CRAZY about these skirts... I want some for ava and I want some for ME!
there has never been better motivation for me to learn how to sew than this.
thanks for the pattern! I can't wait until January when all my holiday gifts are in their intended homes and I can make SKIRTS!
I shold say your daughter is one fortunate little girl!
thanks again.
wow, there absolutely stunning, there sooooo cute how addorable what a lucky girl you must have, thankyou for sharing your pattrerns with us, most appreciated
Thanks for posting this tutorial. I've made four skirts using this tutorial, and I just posted the two recent ones on flickr. My daughter and I thank you.
krom mama
Thanks..I've been searching for months for a pattern like this one!! You can do lace with velvet and they are awesome with the patch work..
Love your skirts, they are beautiful and so creative!
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