Pleated hip skirt
Back in 2007 I did a review of the Little Hip Skirts pattern by Favourite Things. I liked this pattern so much at the time that I made three skirts for Clare from it and bought the adult size to make one for myself (which coincidentally I’m wearing as I type this post). Two years later I’ve pulled out the pattern to make Clare another skirt in the next size up.
This really is a terrific pattern. You’ve seen the fabrics before and I used every little bit in this skirt. There are ten panels making up the skirt, so the hemline is a significant diameter while the shape of the panels and the pleating means that it isn’t bulky around the waist. High twirlability without bulk.
I was very happy with the effect achieved by alternating the panels. The waistband is fairly wide and is elasticised at the top. Clare wears it on her hips, as always. She like the belt loops and tie belt.
I used the size 7/8 for this pattern – if you make it you really do need to measure your child and check which size the pattern says you should cut. I usually sew a 6 or 5 for Clare but in this she definitely needed the 7/8.
That’s so pretty!
Snap! I did the same, bought the kids one then the adults. I made a Xmas one 2 yrs ago and it is only now too small. I could send it over for Stella if you want!! (if I can find it!) I love their top pattern too, Prairie dress? Have just gone up to 7/8 as well, and doing a top and the dress this summer.
Had a great time on Sat, your girls are gorgeous, Sib had a blast! Great to meet you too! Still laughing at Stela’s castanet dance, so cute!
I want to see yours……
Very pretty, I have just bought this same pattern. Can’t wait for it to arrive now.
Love the skirt. I’ve made a few skirts for my daughter from that pattern and agree with the sizing for length. Their Little Jammies pattern is the same way…very short in length for the smaller sizes and skinny in the legs. I think the Little prairie girl top is a bit truer to size. I love the button front skirt the best. maybe i can find some pics of the skirts I’ve made and manage to blog about them(or anything for that matter ;-)).
Thanks for sharing! It keeps me inspired and itching to make cute things!