Yeah, I know I should be resting and all of that, but Ken took Emma downstairs this morning around 8am, and I said, “I’ll be down in a minute,” and then promptly slept until 10am. Wheee! So I had more energy today than I’ve had in a while!
Instead of catching up on cleaning, which I so badly need to do, I sewed a couple of skirts for Emma.
These are SO SUPER EASY to make using this tutorial. On the first one, I followed all of the instructions just as they were (except I constructed the skirt with an industrial serger, so I didn’t have to sew and then overlock). But on the second skirt, I pieced together two pieces for the top layer and 2 pieces for the bottom layer to make the right width, because the fabric I wanted to use wasn’t wide enough (most of my fabric is leftover from converting prefolds, so I rarely have selvedge to selvedge).
I also added a few inches to the width of the bottom layer to add more ruffle. We love ruffles! I may add even more width to the next skirt, because I’m wild and crazy like that. ;)
When Emma puts them on, she says, “I look like a princess!” so that’s a winner in my book.
I also made her a twirly skirt using this tutorial, but it’s too late to take pictures for tonight’s post. I’ll get some action shots tomorrow.
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Very cute Keli!! Emma looks so grown up!! Your cute skirts make me wish my sewing machine worked!! But, even if it did, I fear I wouldn’t be able to make the skirt anyway!! No talent in that department!
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you are so crafty! I wish I could sew!! :) I love the skirts!
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These are very cute. I need to dust off my sewing machine. I’m tempted to sell my serger, however, because I have NO clue about how to use it! I’ve had it for 2 years and just can’t figure it out! You have inspired me yet again :) … hope you are feeling better today!
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Adorable!
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Awww…love the twirly skirts, Keli! So cute. Now I’m off to check out the tutorial and beg my mom to make a couple for Charlotte with the cool new fabric I just got this weekend. Have a great day-and yay for sleeping in!
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So cute and more ruffles for the next one. I can see lots of twirling in your future.
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iLuv them…????
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Twirly dresses/skirts are the BEST!
so impressed! I often wonder how in the world I’m going to ever be pregnant again because all I did the first time was sleep and Jayci will not be having that next time . . .
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You make me want to learn how to sew! :)
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Hello Martha Stewart!!! How cute! It would take me a month to finish one of those skirts.
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I was so inspired to make those skirts! I made 2 today and they will go to my granddaughter. They were easy and came out super cute. Thanks for sharing that little tidbit of creativity.
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You are a woman of many talents :) Thank you for sharing!
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Those are adorable!!! I love the fabric combinations. And she is just precious. Almost makes me want my baby to be a toddler, but not quite! ;)
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