if you sew and have a girl, you *must* use this lazy days skirt tutorial to make the cutest and easiest skirts ever.
I know what you’re thinking … I don’t sew that well.
Lucky for you, you don’t really have to!! I mean, if you can sew 4-5 straight lines, you’re good to go!
And since you’re just using the width of the fabric, you don’t need to buy that much of it! So they are inexpensive.
I am all about not spending a ton of money on kid’s clothes, because they grow out of them so fast and usually trash them in the meantime. But I’m sick of buying clothes that fall apart after 4 washings.
So these are a great alternative. I can whip up a couple while Lucy naps … and if I get so lucky as to have Emma napping at the same time, I can do more than a couple!
And the best part? I finally have a use for this vintage ribbon I’ve been collecting.
Hey, Erin … I’m talking to you! Alice needs a few of these, yes?
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Those pockets pretty much seal the deal.
erika´s last [type] ..Postcards!
Um yes please. Saving this post for future use. First need to get me a sewing machine! There are so many things I want to make seeing all the fun things you crafty Twitters create. love it. These are darling.
Laura´s last [type] ..I have a problem
Very cute! Can’t wait to try one – thanks for sharing!
Casey´s last [type] ..Memory Lane
Beautiful! & so summery. :)
natalie´s last [type] ..Lasagna PSA
Oh my heck, you are kidding me with this cuteness. SO adorable. Love it. Great job, mama! xoxo
Cameron´s last [type] ..A Different Ending Just One More Thing
So precious!! I love the vintage ribbon. If I ever have a daughter I would so be making those!
Liesl´s last [type] ..The Face of Baby Love
Love these! I have two girls, too, so anything that’s cheap and this cute is a winner in my book. I may have to break out my sewing machine soon.
This is perfect! I just got a sewing machine from my MIL and I have been getting everything together to get ready for a project – this would be a perfect first attempt:)
Lillian´s last [type] ..Out to Breakfast
Those are gorgeous K! I wish I wasn’t so scared of my sewing machine. It’s almost TOO complicated, you know? Can you just make me some and I’ll pay you… ? ;P
yes! :)
The real question for me is, would I look silly wearing one at 24 (cough almost 25 cough cough)? :) They’re so cute, I wish I knew a little girl to make them for!
Laura Anne´s last [type] ..HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY
i tried! but it takes more than just the width of the fabric to fit my big behind. LOL.
this pattern has been sitting in my sewing room for a VERY long time.
good thing I have a little girl to make these for now!
super cute. super duper.
yay for naptime sewing!!! love the vintage trim – I always save mine for just the right project too. :)
Those really *might* be easy enough for me to do!
Have you made one in Lucy’s size yet?
not yet – i need to measure her first. but i’m always sewing while she’s sleeping and i forget when she’s awake, lol
Let me help you out and I will just measure Ella. :right:
So, what happens when you can’t even sew ONE straight line?
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you are so funny, i was reading it and nodding along, nodding along, getting excited, then i read the last sentence. mwah.
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omg…perfect timing! I was finally going to embark on my learning to sew a skirt mission this weekend. This pattern is easier than the one I have…and beautiful! I’m going to get started right now! thank you Keli! xoxo
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