Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Whirly-Twirly Circle Skirts...

 (Bee and Rootie Tootie) 

Hello!  More new twirly skirts to show you! 

The pattern is free, courtesy of Made by Dana.  One good thing about this pattern is you can also make one for yourself!  There is an adult version and I 'm excited to make one for myself.  These skirts go together fast because they are so simple -- one piece of fabric with no seams, a wide elastic waistband,  and a hem.  Fast and easy.  

Do you see the brown skirt above?  Mama asked me to make a pair of brown skirts because these girls wear their skirts every day, doing everyday girl stuff like riding bikes and playing in the garden dirt with shovels and buckets.  So brown skirts were a must!  For now, the girls wear their skirts with jeans or leggings since it's too chilly for bare legs.

Look here!  
Even our newest baby grandgirl got a couple twirly skirts!  The baby version of the circle skirt takes a fat quarter, a 14-15" chunk of 1inch elastic, and a hem.  I did a bias tape edge on this skirt, and I like how it finishes the edge and helps the skirt hold it's flair.  The baby circle skirt tutorial is also from Made by Dana HERE!  Don't you just love the crocheted baby blanket?  Mama made it! She's become a very good, self-taught crocheter. 

If you'd like a quick and easy project for a little girl (or big girl), this is it!  It would make a fun gift too.

14 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness those skirts are cute...and your grand daughters are super adorable!

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  2. a baby twirly skirt? So cutey cute!

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  3. Oh how cute Jody! And your little granddaughters are getting SO big -- they're adorable!

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  4. I am going to have to make some of those skirts! They just look like fun. I always did like to twirl. :)
    Such a bunch of cute girls.

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  5. How adorable! The baby! So cute! The girls in their bike-riding skirts = pure JOY!

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  6. Oh so fun to see your latest little sweetie!

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  7. What a great idea for my nieces! I love the twirl part! I will be pinning this for later. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I love Dana's simple skirts. I use that pattern all the time. Your little grand-girls are precious in their skirts and the baby? Oh my word, she's adorable. - Dori-

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  9. These skirts are absolutely darling! But not as darling as the lil' girls themselves. Look at that sweet babe! I love the blanket she is on, too.

    My girlies wear skirts and dresses all the time, but yes, there are always a pair of leggings underneath because it's still cold out.

    What a happy, fun family! Making precious memories together.

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  10. My three girls will love this pattern! I foresee some mama/daughter sewing teaching time soon - thanks for sharing :-)

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  11. How lovely they are! And the skirts are not bad either :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. I've said it too many times: I need to get back to sewing again! Great skirts, and so practical.

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  13. I know just the little girl who needs a couple of these skirts, and I know just the pile of fabric where I could find the makings....
    Thank you so much! The photos are inspiring. :-)

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  14. twirly skirts...LOVE THEM! good for you, sewing for your babies.

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