Flower power
July 06, 2009
I put together this little outfit for a friend who turned 8 last week. The skirt is 1/2 yard of fabric, selvedges sewn together, hemmed and shirred with elastic thread. So fast and super easy - really, the whole outfit took about 45 minutes. Crazy, huh? I sewed the waist in a subtle spiral with a regular stitch length (3.0 on my Bernina) and then used the steam iron to make the elastic pull in even more. The fabric is My Secret Garden by Alexander Henry that I ordered from Purl Patchwork a few months ago. The t-shirt is from Old Navy, out of the stash, with a flower just like the one I made for Sarah's quilt square. And, yes, I will do a tutorial since enough of you asked. I took the photos while I made this one so as soon as I have time, I'll get it together for you all. Probably next week.
OK - gotta run. Fatty and I are on vacation. There's a beer calling my name and a patient husband waiting. Oh! And a fabric store to visit, too. Back here soon.
Erin that is so so cute. I love the fabric, it kind of reminds me of Liberty prints, which I love.
Posted by: Account Deleted | July 06, 2009 at 07:10 PM
oh, have fun!
Posted by: dorie | July 06, 2009 at 07:30 PM
What a cute gift! I can't wait until my little girl is bigger and no cutting is needed for skirts.
San Fran! Lucky! Enjoy your vacation.
Posted by: Jennie | July 06, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Cool! You're in SF! Do you hear me yelling hello from just down the Bay? Hope you're having fun -- the weather is particularly great down this way right now.
Posted by: Amy Hodge | July 06, 2009 at 07:45 PM
This is adorable! As the mother of a 13-year-old, it makes me miss the days of 8!
Posted by: Barb | July 06, 2009 at 08:10 PM
I swear my grandma made me a skirt in the fabric in the '70's!!
Posted by: Sarah | July 06, 2009 at 08:10 PM
How fun! Easy to make, easy to wear. Perfect for summer fun! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda | July 06, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Very sweet. And a four-floor fabric store?? Have fun!
Posted by: amy h | July 06, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Oooh, have fun on your vacation!
And I LOVE this fabric! Such a cute little combo here.
Posted by: Grace | July 06, 2009 at 09:50 PM
that is adorable! Love those quick fun and adorable projects! I will wait patiently for the tutorial on the skirt!
Posted by: Piper | July 06, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Very sweet gift, have a wonderful vacation!
Posted by: ali | July 06, 2009 at 10:58 PM
so pretty! i love the fabric too, it reminds me of a vintage sheet.
Posted by: Kelly | July 06, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Ooh, love that waistband! I should try that one next time, rather than a casing. :)
Posted by: muralimanohar | July 06, 2009 at 11:08 PM
cute cute. looking forward to the tutorial!
and enjoy your vacation lady!! xo
Posted by: amisha | July 06, 2009 at 11:13 PM
So sweet and I have to say I am more than a little jealous about Britex. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | July 07, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Love the fabric! I wondered where you'd been - have fun with your husband.
Posted by: Lecia/A Day that is Dessert | July 07, 2009 at 01:30 AM
lovely fabric, just perfect for summer and flowers
Posted by: Anna | July 07, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Beer, holiday, fabric - three of my favourite words in one sentence!
I love the skirt fabric so much.
Posted by: Ali | July 07, 2009 at 06:32 AM
What a sweet outfit! Reminds me that I should hop-to-it and make a couple new skirts for my girl...have a nice vacation!
Posted by: Paige | July 07, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Erin, that outfit is precious! Love it! Have a great time on your vacation!
Posted by: Amanda P. | July 07, 2009 at 07:55 AM
The outfit is too cute :)
Have fun on your vacation!
Posted by: Sarah | July 07, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Cute outfit. The fabric looks like a vintage sheet. So sweet.
Posted by: lera | July 07, 2009 at 09:18 AM
have a great time!
Posted by: beki | July 07, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Well, I have to say that is a fabulous skirt (look here to see why I am so smitten - http://bigeandlittles.blogspot.com/2009/06/sunny-skirts.html ).
However, my girls do not have cutie-cute shirts with such lovely flowers on them, so I will be looking forward to your tutorial.
Posted by: Lisa | July 07, 2009 at 11:42 AM
So funny: last night I made a skirt exactly like that for my 6yo niece, with the shirred waistband. I totally winged it, but did pretty much what you described. Easiest thing ever! And is there anything better than a made-with-love-by-hand skirt for a little girl? I think not.
I love the fabric you used; reminds me of a vintage pillowcase.
Have a wonderful vacation!!
Posted by: kate | July 07, 2009 at 12:18 PM
The 8 year old LOVES her new outfit!!
Posted by: suzanne | July 07, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Very cute. I'm adding elastic thread to my shopping list!
Posted by: Liz | July 07, 2009 at 12:49 PM
So cute!. Can't wait for that tutorial!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 08, 2009 at 01:02 AM
love the skirt erin! you are amazing the projects you can accomplish! some little girl is going to be VERY happy
Posted by: darlene | July 08, 2009 at 02:14 AM
love this skirt! Thanks for the great idea :)
Posted by: kaitlyn | July 23, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Hello! Britex Fabrics in San Francisco here! I hope that you enjoyed your visit with us. You have some lovely things on your site.
We now are on Facebook (as Britex Fabrics) posting pictures of items made of fabric from our store, so send in pictures of your creations and I'll put them up!
-- Jane
Posted by: Jane Sumner | July 29, 2009 at 07:33 PM