Two little skirts for a four and a half year old. I referred to Dana on MADE Everyday (Youtube tutorial) for the construction of the pink skirt then made a separate underskirt. The skirt fabric is baby cotton cord and the underskirt is polycotton. I finished the hem with a row of hearts but I should have used thicker or contrasting thread in order for it to be noticed. Underskirt: I made the blue skirt from the best cotton fabric I had in my stash. It was going to be a dress for me but the size of the the little dots in the pattern suited a little skirt more. I watched Dana on MADE Everday to make the hidden pockets and I lined the skirt with polycotton. I added the front band and buttons because without them the skirt looked too plain. The basic skirt could be made in a jiffy. Dana boasts of making one in 12 minutes. I enjoyed taking much longer. The additions I like most: The frill on the pink underskirt; embroidery stitche...
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