Today I’m sharing the details on the Layered Lace Skirt that I originally made for the Skirting the Issue event over at Simple Simon & Co.
Participating in the Skirting the Issue series is truly heartwarming and I couldn’t be more excited to see Liz and Elizabeth successfully pull together such an amazing blog event.
The skirt that I created for this event is a simple, but elegant layered lace skirt. To construct the Layered Lace Skirt, I cut a total of four panels of fabric for the main skirt – two lace panels and two underskirt panels (from a coordinating cotton). I wanted the skirt to be very full and flowy, hence I cut the panels quite wide at 40″ per panel. The length should be cut depending on the individual or you can follow a standardized guide when sewing for an unknown recipient. You should take into account the added length from whatever style waistband you will use.
Begin by sewing together the two panels for each layer; sew the two short sides right sides together to form a tube of lace and a tube of underskirt. Next, hem your underskirt – I used a narrow hem, which was so quick with my narrow hem sewing foot – get familiar with the optional feet for your sewing machine – they will save you SO much time!! Now stack your two skirt layers together, matching side seams and the bottom edges. Baste together along the top edge if desired. Run two parallel gathering stitches around the top of the skirt. Prepare your waistband (I used a knit interlock to make a simple waistband), gather the skirt, pin, and stitch it onto your waistband. Add a removeable bow if you’d like and you’re done!
I love this skirt because it is easy to make, it’s age-versatile, it can be dressed up or down, and it is sure to make any girl feel fancy and beautiful.
How cute is my model, by the way??
Comments & Reviews
Ana Gamboggi says
Loved your blog.
Jessica Powers says
I wonder if I should worry that the skirts you make for your daughters are exactly what I’ve been looking for of late – in my 30s?! Your projects are so lovely I might actually take up everyone’s offers of sewing lessons…
Ines says
OMG I love your blog
HandyManda says
Absolutely Beautiful!!
Renee Hagloch says
Very pretty! I would love for you to link this up to my Tutorial Link Party today!!!
TUTORIAL LINK PARTY
http://www.thecreativeorchard.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-link-party.html
Ruby Jean says
Looks so Very Sweet!! I had made a several lace dress up skirts for our girls and they seemed to get more use than their Every day clothes. I think by the time they grew out of them they looked like VINTAGE pieces… Because of all the Stains and what looked to be AGE from the wear and tear on them. 🙂 Your skirt is beautiful as well as your Sweet model.
Have a great rest of the week!!
Angelina
nádya says
Oh, by the way your model is really cute, love the colours as well!!! I may be trying to make something like this for my daughter…
Blessings,
Nadya
Julia says
Your model is completely adorable!! I love the skirt, Stef! I will be keeping this in the back of my mind for the holidays coming up!
~Julia