Thursday, January 27, 2011

Cupcake Skirt Tutorial Pattern

Welcome to our latest sewing pattern: the Cupcake Skirt! 
This yummy little skirt will be a new fave for your sweet girl! The Cupcake Skirt gets its name from its shape. The top ruffle angles out like the iced top of a cupcake while the sides are straight. This of-the-moment skirt is a modern take on ruffles. Feminine and modern at the same time.Makes a great item for your little one's wardrobe as it’s easy to create lots of looks with this one skirt. Versatile enough to wear to a picnic and to a wedding.
Go casual with a funky tee and snazzy sneakers. Beach it out with a lace-trimmed cami and flip flops or a simple tank and jelly flats. Dress it up with a ribbon-trimmed sweater, and mary janes. Chill out with with capri leggings, a ruffle tank, cardi, and flats on cool days. Cozy it up with tights, Ugg-like boots, a denim jacket, and crochet cap.

Features knee-skimming length, 3 tiers of ruffles, and elastic waist. Stitch one up in all one fabric or mix-n-match fabrics for the each ruffle to create a unique combination. This one pattern will enable you to create 6 different styles – all one fabric, top and bottom ruffle of one fabric, ombre effect, a different fabric for each ruffle, and 2 styles with trims on the rufles. Plus, with the multiple sizes, you’ll be able to get many years of use from this one pattern.

Suitable for beginners with a few other sewing projects under your belt. The black and grey polka dot skirt is sewn from quilting weight cotton. The orchid skirt is pinwale corduroy. Also suitable for voile, linen, poplin, gingham, chambray, lightweight denim.

The skirt pattern pieces are all rectangles easily cut with a ruler and rotary cutter or scissors, so no paper pattern pieces are required – saving you time. This tutorial-style pattern is a PDF file with 40+ color photos, sketches, and step-by-step detailed instructions. Includes separate sizing for 12/18mo, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, and girls sizes 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 for a total of 10 sizes in one tutorial pattern.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Big Tie Twirl Skirt Pattern

This darling little skirt is sure to become a go-to item in your sweet girl’s wardrobe. Boutique-inspired twirl skirt with peek-a-boo hem and attached sash that can tie in the front or back.

Modern, simplicity combined with unique details makes this skirt special. A goes-with-everything style, try it with a ruffled tank and sandals or for another look partner it with capri leggings, a peasant top, and ballet flats. On chilly days, pair it up with tights, boots, and a cardi.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Sunshine Dress

Hello Sunshine! Use this one pattern to create a dozen different looks! Great pattern for beginners. Grow-with-me styling helps your create a dress that you sweet girl will be able to wear for all seasons. Elastic back and the option for adjustable tie straps help ensure multiple years of wear from this happy little dress. Wear it as a dress this year, a tunic next year, and maybe even a top another year later!

Looks adorable on its own but is a great layer piece, too. Wear it over a tee and pair with leggings or your fave jeans.

Clean lines in a classic dress give the Sunshine Dress timeless style. Can be made with one, two, or three of your favorite fabrics and either button straps or ties for endless options. Baby Isla, pictured left, wore her button straps Sunshine dress to her Auntie's beach wedding.

A fast project that can be completed in an afternoon. Suitable for beginning sewers. The pattern pieces are all rectangles easily cut with a ruler and rotary cutter or scissors, so no paper pattern pieces are required. This tutorial-style pattern is a PDF file with 40+ color photos and step-by-step detailed instructions. Includes separate sizing for toddlers 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, and girls sizes 6, 7, and 8 for a total of 7 sizes in one tutorial pattern.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Reversible Skirt Sizing

This happy skirt is loaded with extra twirlyness! It has twice the fullness of many twirl skirts and the fun of two sides. 


Size
Height
Waist
Skirt Length
Bottom Hem

2T

36.25
18.5-20.5
15.5
61

3T

38.75
19-21
16.5
61

4T

41
20-22
17.5
61

5T

43.50
21-23
18.5
71

6

45.75
21.5-23.5
19.5
71

7

48
22-24
21
81

8

50.50
23-25
22
81

10

55
23.5-25.5
23
81

12

60
24-26
24
81

Twirly Girl Skirt

Twirly Girl | #15
Twirly Girl is a super twirly skirt featuring up to three of your favorite fabrics. The very, very full skirt has twice the fabric of many other skirts labeled as twirl skirts.Shown in gorgeous fabrics from the Innocent Crush collection by designer Anna Maria Horner.   Mix and match one, two, or three of your own faves to create a one of a kind look for your sweet girl. With so many options, you'll be able to get lots of different looks from this one pattern.

The dropped waist yoke, deep hem, and extra full skirt make it ideal for twirling.  Thanks to clever design and an elastic waist, expect to get 2-4 years of wear from this finished item. 6-year-old Brookie can share hers with her 9-year-old sister.

This pattern is suitable for beginning sewers. The skirt pattern pieces are all rectangles easily cut with a ruler and rotary cutter or scissors, so no paper pattern pieces are required. This tutorial-style pattern is a PDF file with 40+ color photos and step-by-step detailed instructions. Includes separate sizing for toddlers 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, and girls sizes 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 for a total of 9 sizes in one tutorial pattern.  The finished skirt hits below the knee, but the pattern can be easily adjusted to create a shorter or longer version. Please see the size chart below.


Recommended fabrics: quilting weight cotton, poplin, broadcloth, gingham, chambray, pinwale corduroy, lightweight denim, lightweight twill.

Size Chart and Finished Garment Measurements
Size
Height
Waist
Skirt Length
Bottom Hem

2T

36.25
18.5-20.5
12
61

3T

38.75
19-21
13
71

4T

41
20-22
14
77

5T

43.50
21-23
15
81

6

45.75
21.5-23.5
16
81

7

48
22-24
17
81

8

50.50
23-25
18
81

10

55
23.5-25.5
19.5
81

12

60
24-26
21.5
81





























Fabric Amounts
Size
View A (pattern cover)
View B
View C

Elastic
(1/2” non-roll)
Skirt with 3 Fabrics
Skirt with 2 Fabrics
Skirt in 1 Fabric
Yoke
Main Skirt
Border
Main Skirt & Yoke
Border
Yoke

2T

1/4
1/2
1/2
3/4
1/2
1 1/4
15.5

3T

1/4
1/2
1/2
3/4
1/2
1 1/4
16

4T

1/4
1/2
1/2
3/4
1/2
1 1/4
17

5T

1/4
5/8
1/2
7/8
1/2
1 3/8
18

6

1/4
5/8
1/2
7/8
1/2
1 3/8
18.5

7

1/4
5/8
1/2
7/8
1/2
1 3/8
19

8

1/4
3/4
1/2
1
1/2
1 1/2
20

10

1/4
3/4
5/8
1
5/8
1 5/8
20.5

12

1/4
7/8
5/8
1 1/8
5/8
1 3/4
21