Niece Skirt Tutorial: Lauryn

Cutting instructions for size 7-8:

Top Piece: 15" x 45"

White Lining: 14"x 45"

Tier 1: 4"x 45"

Tier 2: 6" x 45"

Pocket:

5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

3" x 5 1/2"

For smaller sizes subtract 1" per size on the top piece and lining piece and 1/2" for the tiers. (For example: Size 5-6 top piece 14", lining 13", tier 1-3 1/2", tier 2- 5 1/2" all x 45")

1. Cut out fabric. Fold white lining fabric and top piece in half with right sides together and sew along side raw edge using 5/8" seam allowance forming a tube.

2. Finish one long edge of the two tiers and bottom edge of top piece by folding under 1/4" and pressing then turning under another 1/4", pressing and then sewing along the edge. Then, lay tiers on top of each other with the longer tier at the bottom. Sew the tiers together at long raw edge.

3. With right sides together, pin tiers onto the white lining piece and sew together.

To make a pocket:

Fold the 3"x 5 1/2" piece in half and press to make a 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece. With right sides together sew pressed strip to top of pocket. Press. Finish three raw edges.Pin on skirt where you would like the pocket to be and sew around three edges leaving the top edge open. I put mine opposite of the back seam and 3-4" from the bottom.

Place the top piece on top of the lining piece and zigzag stitch together at raw edges. Fold under zigazgged edge 1" and press and then sew along edge leaving a 2" opening. Thread elastic through the casing you just made using a safety pin. Then sew ends of the elastic together and sew opening closed.

You did it!

Lauryn: Simple, Sweet, Practical

We found out we are having another baby boy! Yay! And for any one counting that makes my child count boys 3, girls 0. I may not have any baby girls, but I do have a lot of nieces, 13 total. My creative sister and I made up the following survey to find out the style personality of each niece in our family. My plan is to send the survey for my nieces, then make a skirt that coordinates to that girl's personality and then show you how I made the skirt. Sound good?!

First up is Lauryn. She is a no-nonsense kind of a girl who's first priority is practicality and she loves simple style. She is a girl who likes to be in charge and get things done. She is not content with choosing one style and sticking with it.

Here is the survey about Lauryn (as answered by her mom) and the tutorial will follow in a separate post:

While playing house your little girl takes on the role of:

1. Mom
2. Teacher
3. Kitty Cat
4. The Movie Star Next-door

Her favorite dessert is:

1. Cupcake
2. Banana Split
3. Chocolate Brownie
4. Strawberry Shortcake
5. Crème Brule

How does she prefer her hair?

1. Two Braids
2. Tight Curls
3. A-Line, she means business
4. Doesn’t care as long as it is out of her face

When dressing herself, she comes out of her bedroom dressed for:

1. A Super Hero Convention
2. Gymnastics Meet
3. Fancy Ball
4. A Square Dance
5. An 80’s Music Video

What children’s book character best describes her personality?

1. Fancy Nancy
2. Pippy Long Stockings
3. Madeline
4. Olivia
5. Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz
6. The Paper-bag Princess

What flavor of snow cone would she be?

1. Blue Raspberry
2. Pina Colada
3. Cotton Candy
4. Pink Lemonade

What best describes her signature colors?

1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
2. Pinkaliscious
3. Natural Girl
4. Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries

How does she take her toast?

1. Cinnamon and Sugar
2. Just butter
3. Lots of Jam
4. Nuttela

What does she like best about summer?

1. Lemonade Stands
2. Fireworks
3. Swimming
4. Popsicles

While hosting a tea party, what is she most excited to do?

1. Pour the Tea
2. Make Invitations
3. Help People Get Dressed Up
4. Cut the Cake

What is her favorite ice cream topping?

1. Sprinkles
2. Whipped Cream with a Cherry on Top
3. Chocolate Fudge
4. All of the Above

She is best described as:

1. Sassy
2. Classy
3. Whimsical
4. Dainty
5. Feminine
6. Playful
7. Sweet
8. Lovely