Made: Patchwork Skirt

I have been in a patchwork mindset.  After making this, I can't get "patchwork" out of my head.  I just love the different patterns and color combos you can acheive



Using my method to make the patchwork base, I made a 35x18 rectangle, and cut out the 2 pieces to make the skirt



It was a real quick project.  I put in a black lining to hide all the pressed seams on the inside and installed a simple black ribbed knit waist band.





This is a gift for my niece who is turning 5 on Saturday.  She just started Kindergarten and is very fashion conscious....crossing my fingers! 


I'm really loving the colors together and it was a fab way to use up some scraps.



I even love how the sample skirt came out.   I think I'm gonna give this one to her too!!



                                   
Click on the picture above to take you to my
patchwork garment tutorial


I'm sharing this project with all these link parties






15 comments:

Charlotte said...

Must admit the thought of a patch work skirt did not sound pleasing to me but yours is proof that it can be done and look good. I have two very fashionable nieces and they would definatly wear this.

Cris Chiosini said...

Hello, Susan.
I love your work, and this skirt is very pretty.
Even the rack that you use for the photo is perfect! :-)
Kisses.

Anji* said...

Both skirts are really cute, I bet your niece loves them!

Our Funny Little Family said...

I bet she will love them! They're both super cute :)

Mandy said...

wow - I love this!! I'll be featuring it tomorrow! thanks for linking to Sugar Bee Craft Edition

Kim said...

No wonder you can't get patchwork out of your head, this is so cute. I love the mix of fabrics.

The Sewing Dork said...

Those are awesome! I never seem to get my squares that straight, so I'm inspired by you.

amy said...

I have been thinking of making a patchwork dress or skirt and you just convinced me! Did you finish all of the seams on the patchwork part?

Rea said...

OMG, I'd wear that. So cute. OK, I'm off to my scrap bin.
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- Brittany said...

I bet she'll love them! Those Kindergartners, can't believe how grown up they can be sometimes ;-).

Brittany
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Chantal said...

Great choice of fabrics! Love the colours.

Katie's Nesting Spot said...

Oh my goodness I love how the patchwork skirt came out. All those colors combine for such a great impact. Now if I tried that, mine would look like a train wreck. Your fashionable five year old niece will love it! Thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree! I hope you'll come back next week and link up again!

malia said...

you amaze me with your creativity! another fab project

Sara said...

I love your projects...they are so unique. So far I want to make all the ones I've seen. :-P

Teri said...

adorable. Can you elaborate on the waistband please? Is it elastic or just a stretchy fabric?

Thanks
Teri

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