Q: What do you get when you cross Alison Glass’ Handcrafted fabric with the Oliver + S Hopscotch skirt pattern?
A: The only article of clothing I’ve sewn in a month!
Okay, there’s my icebreaker. Now we can get to the skirt. This yard of the Plus print in Strawberry had been burning a hole on my shelf for some time, I just couldn’t decide how to put it to use. I hope I did it justice. The whole Handcrafted collection is stunning, the colors really glow. It’s hard to capture, but I think these photos are the best representation.
I’ve made the Hopscotch skirt several times, so there isn’t much I can say about this pattern that hasn’t been said. I love the style, though – simple but sophisticated, and the elastic back waistband makes it practical to wear. And of course, the pockets are genius.
I’m feeling inspired to sew some summer things for Lila, more skirts for sure. And last week I bought this pattern to sew for myself. There’s an 83% chance I’ll chicken out on that one, though. We’ll see.
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Totally gorgeous!
If those aren’t the most perfectly stitched pockets! Beautiful.
I’m embarrassed to say my 4 year old is still wearing her size 2 hopscotch skirts because she can. But seeing how lovely it looks when it fits properly I have an itching to make a nee one.
You always manage to make me want to sew what you just sewed!
Aw thanks, Shelley! And my 6 year old still wears her old size 4 hopscotch skirt, too! I think the sizing is very generous on this one š
I agree. As soon as I see one of your projects, I immediately want to sew the same thing for my children. And the fact that my kiddos are the same genders, ages, and builds as yours, makes stopping myself almost impossible. I have not sewn the hopscotch skirt yet, although I have been admiring those pockets for sometime. I just finished sewing the free purlbee skirt pattern with the huge pockets that came out a couple of weeks ago. The pocket construction is so simple, yet so clever.
Thanks Patricia! I’ve been wanting to try the Purlbee skirt too, it’s so cute!
I agree that fabric line is truly beautiful. I have the same print as you and am also agonising over how to use it. Well done on a gorgeous skirt….
Love this skirt. And I love that fabric line, too. You’re right — it truly glows. I purchased enough of one of the prints to make something for me, but haven’t done it yet. That Tiger Crafts shirt may be the answer!
Great skirt and such lovely fabric- wow! I’m also very impressed with your pocket corners. So perfectly matched up. I made my first of this skirt and E’s been wearing it a bunch. It is also nice and long so I’m hoping it’ll have a long life.
And the sailor top pattern is adorable! I hope that you try it out. But I understand about chickening out- I’ve sewn a grand total of one item of clothing for myself.
ha, I’ve only made one thing that turned out wearable, so we’re even!
it’s beautiful! love that fabric line too x
Oh you definitely did it justice! What a great skirt; so pretty and unique. That AG Handcrafted stuff is hard to photograph for sure, in person it’s so special! Em wore her hanami dress today and I couldn’t stop gazing at the fabric. Haha.
Glad you sewed something! Keep it up! I think you’d look great in a sailor top. š
Love this so much! I totally want to make this for Indigo! I love that fabric line, too!
You should totally make that top for yourself. I have been more inspired than ever to sew for myself after seeing Me Made May. But there’s a 97% chance I will chicken out. ;P
Wow, looks fantastic. I really need to scratch my itch to sew as I’ve been so busy with other things. Thanks for sharing the skirt. It looks amazing.
Love this skirt. Do you mind if I ask a question about making it? Do you think shot cotton would hold up? Or is it way too thin?
I think it would work fine and be beautiful, just be prepared for major ironing!
Thanks so much. Yeah…the ironing will be fun. Ha.
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