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October 12, 2011 by gail

All this sewing is exhausting, I tell ya. I wanted to take it easy today, so KCWC day #3 = me being lazy. I did some hand stitching on my School Days Coat (almost finished!) and made a fall Lazy Days skirt.

Cheese!

The skirt is a free pattern from Oliver + S. I’ve made loads of them – they’re so quick and easy, and really satisfying for 30 minutes of work.

Yep, it’s my same old standby gray chambray.

I found this chevron ribbon months ago at Fabric Depot. Perfect for skirt hems if you ask me.

Instead of one seam down the back I opted for two side seams – I pressed my seam allowances open and top stitched either side of the seam with thread to match the ribbon. Kind of subtle. Actually, kind of not that visible at all. Oh well.

I also added a little piece of ribbon to the waistband to mark the back of the skirt.

I’m not usually much for pinks and purples, but for some reason the purple version of this ribbon was my favorite. Looks nice with the lavender.

After scooping the little pieces up off the ground, she asked if we could go home and put them in a vase.

Then she sat back and admired her work.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged kcwc, oliver + s, sewing for kids | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on October 12, 2011 at 8:43 pm | Reply anna

oh so cute! and not lazy at all if you ask me! love the skirt, it’s totally all in the details. I just bought some of that same ribbon, can’t wait to use it. The lazy days skirt is perfect for it!!
on October 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm | Reply Wendy

That ribbon is great–I’ll have to look for it the next time I’m there. I’m not a fan of pinks and purples, either, but I think this shade is lovely. Can’t wait to see the School Days Coat! (I have the pattern, but haven’t been brave enough to try it yet!)
on October 12, 2011 at 9:40 pm | Reply hayley l.

Love the side-seam detailing! And what a darling model!
on October 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm | Reply Trinh

very sweet. and the ribbon is fab.
on October 13, 2011 at 2:25 am | Reply Kimberly

So darling and I love the subtle topstitching detail – nice touch.
on October 13, 2011 at 6:28 am | Reply rachael

very cute! and love your photos 🙂
on October 13, 2011 at 8:59 am | Reply kristin

mark my words, gail – I WILL COPY THIS! love that ribbon and the topstitching (and lila’s new kicks!). is it sale weekend at FD? i think it might be… 🙂
- on October 13, 2011 at 12:12 pm | Reply gail
  
  yup, it’s sale weekend, time to stock up!
on October 13, 2011 at 9:45 am | Reply Sarah :: greenclogs

That’s darling. The Lazy Days skirt is a go to around here. I found you through Elsie Marley – love what you’re sewing. Also, I’m in Portland, so if you ever need a Fabric Depot or Bolt shopping partner, I’m your gal.
- on October 13, 2011 at 8:36 pm | Reply gail
  
  thanks Sarah! fun to find another portlander!
on October 13, 2011 at 10:21 am | Reply Carolyn

Ha! I love that this is your lazy day! I won’t even tell you what I do on my lazy days!
- on October 13, 2011 at 11:57 am | Reply gail
  
  ha – i definitely should have specified that my laziness was only in comparison to the two days prior!!
on October 13, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply Tiphaine

This is absolutely lovely….You gave me an idea for my tomorrow project !!!!