Matching Skirts

June 16, 2012 by 10 Comments

Ellison Lane Quilts (super fun & cute quilting & sewing website) is having a Summer Sewing Contest.   This is my entry in the “Clothing” category:

I love matching with my girls – I know it’s kind of nerdy.  I must get it from my mom.  When I was a child she would sew coordinating outfits for myself, my little brother, and little sister.  For these skirts, I choose fabric that would all coordinate and then choose a style of skirt that reflects each of us.  My skirt (below) has a waist band, zipper and pleats.  I love that it lays nice and flat and as a bit of structure.


 Ella’s skirt (below) looks more like a 12 year old.  It has an elastic waist band for an easy fit, and two longer ruffles on the bottom.  It is the perfect length for a 12 year old – not too short and hits just below the knee.  I love that it has lots of flow.

Sally’s skirt is the perfect skirt for an energetic yet fancy 4 year old!  I originally wanted it to have two layers of ruffles.  When I had sewn the first two I realized that it was way too short.  So, another hour later, it had another ruffle.  This skirt has an elastic waist band and I covered it with 2 belt loops and a fabric sash.  Each layer of ruffle is separate from the others and has ric rac trim.
  
I decided we ALL needed to match – so the guys got coordinating ties.  Ties are interesting in their construction – I had never sewn one before.  I took apart an old tie and just used it as the pattern.  Ties are mostly pressing and hand sewing. 


Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know what you think!!

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  1. Stacy says
    June 16, 2012 at 8:37 am

    So cute!

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  2. Southern Gal says
    June 16, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Love it! I made a dress for my granddaughter out of the fabric on the lower ruffle of your four-year-old’s skirt. I love the way you coordinated the fabrics and ties.

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  3. purduepam says
    June 16, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Love that you were able to make something for everyone.

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  4. Jennifer says
    June 18, 2012 at 1:22 am

    I’m over from Elison Lane Quilts – I love your skirts! The fabrics are so bright and pretty! Everyone looks so lovely in their new clothes! Great job!!

    http://www.dewings.us/blog/

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  5. Jennifer @ Ellison Lane Quilts says
    June 19, 2012 at 12:44 am

    I love your skirts and ties! Great job. Thanks for entering the contest. Good luck!

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  6. Krayola says
    June 19, 2012 at 4:26 am

    Those are the cutest skirts and ties! You are amazing! LOVE THEM!

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  7. The Sewing Chick says
    June 19, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Beautiful skirts!! I love how you made each one suitable for the age of the person wearing it. Love that Amy B. fabric! Good luck in the sewing contest – you have my vote 🙂

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  8. Amy DeCesare says
    June 19, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    You get my vote for the summer sewing contest! Awesome!!!!!!!

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  9. cradke says
    June 19, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Wow, very cute. I love matching my girls as well.

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  10. StarSpry says
    June 20, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    These are great!! I really love the skirts and it’s so fun you were able to make matching ties for the guys. Beautiful family photo 🙂

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