Yes, I’m still posting garments that I made at Sewjourn! Each of my girls received a 2 + 2 skirt, in size 4 for Stella and size 8 for Clare. Both fabrics are from Heather Ross‘s Far, Far Away Chapter 2 line. They are a cotton/linen blend and a medium weight – perfect for skirts that can be worn all the year around.
This one is Stella’s. The back is elasticised, and there is a side placket with self-covered button and snaps to close it. Although with the elastic, it’s not really necessary, but it’s such a gorgeous detail.
Really, it’s this attention to detail that makes the Oliver + S patterns so special. I seem to be building up a collection of them. The blouses from this pattern are already cut out; I just need to sew them up. Clare has refused to model her skirt until I have made the blouse so that she can wear them both together!
And to show off the placket when the skirt is undone:
These photos show off stray threads that need clipping! I hadn’t noticed until I’d taken this close-up. I’m looking forward to completing these outfits soon. Although I have a large number of projects cut out again at the moment! And maybe now it’s time to sew up something else for me – the Parfait dress perhaps?
Those skirts are gorgeous. I love Oliver + S patterns, and Heather Ross fabrics, I also think they work rather well together. I wonder if I could get one in a grown up size?
Nice I’m having ideas of sewing something up for my granddaughter but I guess I’ll have to wait a bit until she’s older.
What adorable prints on those skirts!
These look lovely Lara – they will be very sweet with the tops too. Love the roses fabric.
your craftmanship is beautiful – and yes, it’s the little details that make a difference
[...] weight fabric is just perfect for an item like this wristlet. These were leftovers from making skirts for my girls, but the wristlet will possibly be for me. There is even a little zippered pocket on the inside. [...]