I know I've mentioned before how much I love Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys' and Girls' Outfits. The Amazon reviews are quite amazing for a sewing book and I tend to agree with the glowing reviews. The patterns are have enough details and character to make them really stand out. I've posted a couple of the things I've made from the book. You might remember the Brooklyn Tank Top and Dortje Trousers. Each item I've made from this book has quickly become a favorite for it's owner.
And this is the Insa Skirt
It's a double layered, elastic waist skirt with many suggested variations. I chose to do this one up "fancy" for my little fancy girl. The extra details take time but I think they really make the skirt special in a six year old's eyes.
The top layer has elastic to help create a fuller "pick up" look.
I think I'll make my elastic a bit longer next time so the gathering isn't quite as dramatic. Especially in light of how heavy that layer of fabric happens to be.
Pattern: Found in Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys' and Girls' Outfits
Fabric: Bottom layer and top band are gingham from JoAnn Fabric. The top skirt layer is a bottom weight from JoAnn.
You might remember the skirt from our lemon picking day. We juiced all those lemons by the way. Wow that took forever. A special thanks to my husband who did most of the work!
She proved that day that even though the skirt is fancy it is still great to play in!
The skirt is paired with the Brooklyn Tank.
Pattern troubles: I found the top layer of the skirt ended up being bigger than the bottom layer when I sewed them together. I'm not sure if that is because of me or a pattern issue. I made the skirt intentionally long for growth but it ended up being fairly narrow through the hips. Next time I'll make it a bit wider at the top.
Overall pattern rating?
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Rachel says
I LOVE this skirt! It looks so fun to wear--great job!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
Andrea @ The Train To Crazy says
Thanks Rachel!
jessyz says
Oh it is absolutely lovely. My six year old self would love to wear a skirt like that.
Michael at Blue Vevet Chair says
So super cute! I am a wanna-be seamstress and have to be happy for now with my kamakazee style of sewing. I actually made something this week for the first time of forever! Come have a peek when you have a minute.
http://bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-sew-summer-dress-and-save-world.html
Michael
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Narelle @ Cook Clean Craft says
It's so pretty and bright and fun!
Karen says
Super cute! I have that book and LOVE it! I've been wanting to try the Insa--I thought I recognized it from your post about the lemon tree. Thanks for the review and pics of the adorable skirt!
[email protected] says
This skirt is absolutely adorable. It is definitely Naomi. I love the combination of colors you did. You are an awesome designer of children's clothing
Susan @Living with Punks says
Gasp! That is soooooo stinkin cute! I haven't cracked the patterns open yet, but now you got me wanting. LOVE your fabric choices. Just beautiful 🙂