Cha Cha or Cupcake?

Recently, a customer wrote to ask about the differences between the Cha Cha anc Cupcake Skirt patterns.  She had already made the Cha Cha skirt and was now looking at the Cupcake Skirt.  They do both have rows of ruffles and  comfy elastic waistbands. And both are designed to give you many seasons of wear. But each of the Pink Chickadee skirts have different construction techniques and these unique features:

Cha Cha Skirt                                   Cupcake Skirt

a-line shape                                      cupcake shape

narrow ruffles of 2-3 inches           wider ruffles of 4-6 inches

3 length choices                              1 length choice

10 sizes                                                5 sizes

5 style options                                   3 style options

Happy Sewing!

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.

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.

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