Thursday, March 12, 2009

Pettiskirt #1

So remember when I entered that contest for the pettiskirt? Well, I didn't win. Bummer for me, but I had already decided that I was going to make some for the girls either way. This one is for Charleston Chew and it turned out so cute. When I picked out the colors all I kept thinking about was Sunshine Generation. Do you remember that singing and dancing group? I always wanted to be in it. Anyway, now that the skirt is finished it keeps reminding me of a chick...perfect for my little chickie, Charley. Yellow seems to fit her.

Just so everyone knows, this skirt isn't as hard to make as it looks. In fact, it was a lot of fun although it was time consuming because there are a lot of ruffles to sew. I used the instructions from Martha Stewart and the tips from the Grosgrain blog. I know Miss L's will go even faster now that I've done one. Shhh! They are for her birthday party in April.

*I got the fabric here for $1.52 a yard...but shipping was $10.00. I need to look around because I'm sure they have this at fabric stores. I'm wondering if it goes by a different name because it's more like tricot then chiffon...I'll stay on the lookout.

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6 comments:

  1. The LittlefieldsMarch 12, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Every time I look at this blog and your family blog... I think "how in the world do you have time to do all of this stuff?" I wish that I was your daughter so I got all this cool stuff... do want to adopt Abby for birthdays and holidays? :)

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  2. Parkinson FamilyMarch 12, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    oh so cute! i'll have to look at the directions to see if the sewing is equal to my ability. I love the yellow for summer! Beautiful.

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  3. adventure knitterMarch 12, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    that's amazing! where did you get the fabric??

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  4. The KartchnersMarch 13, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    it is so cute Kristen and when you said sunshine generation I started to laugh!

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  5. CarrieMarch 16, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Kristen! It's adorable!! Wow - talk about a lot of gathering!!!

    BTW - I LOVE your blog. I will definitely have to post something on my blog about you so that my girls and everyone else to come visit :o)

    Thanks for sharing.

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  6. MarenMarch 17, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    How cute. I had looked at that fabric and saw the shipping was expensive too. I'll keep my eyes open for the fabric in stores too. I can't wait to see Lucy's. Ask Brig about Sunshine Generation.

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