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Scalloped Skirt Tutorial (Sew Through the Decades Challenge, Week One)

05/31/2010 By Christie

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I think I would have rather liked the skirt a bit more with the layers sewn closer together, with not so much space in between the two different fabrics, but I still like it a lot.

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Fashion Era had the following picture on their website, listing this as fashion for children in 1905.  I thought that dress on the right had a lot of potential for a skirt.  So a skirt it now is!  cc1905broferiegirls
There were sashes on a lot of dresses during 1900-1909, so I made a sash to coordinate with the skirt. DSCF9119

Fun fun!  Kind of reminds me of a cupcake, but that name was taken, along with every other name I could think of!

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What You’ll Need to make a size 18 month-2T skirt (adjust as needed for other sizes):

-Two 20” x 7“ fabric for top portion and two same size for lining on top portion (you’d make these shorter if sewing below the elastic casing, as explained why above)

-Two 20” x 13.5” fabric for bottom portion and two the same size for lining on bottom portion

-18” elastic, 3/4” thick (more or less depending on size of child’s waist.  Measure child’s waist and subtract 2”-4” depending on how snug you want it)

-circle for making scallops.  I made my circle on the computer and to get 5 scallops per side of skirt, mine measures 3.75” in diameter

-48” x 4” strip coordinating fabric for the sash, optional (longer or shorter also depending on size of child’s waist)
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Start by taking one of the fabric pieces, and along the bottom long side, mark a line 2” from the bottom.  DSCF9081

Line up the circle with the bottom and trace up to the 2” mark, leaving just a small gap in between each 1/2 circle you trace.  DSCF9082

Cut the edge around the half circles so it now looks like this.  Repeat with each piece of fabric, so 8 fabric pieces total (since you cut the lining the same way).DSCF9083

Place the same size lining piece and the main outer fabric right sides together.  Pin in place and sew around the half circles 1/4” in.DSCF9084 DSCF9085

Cut the excess off, and cut straight in the corners of the space where the half circles meet, but make sure you don’t cut too far in!  Second picture below shows how far to cut on the left half circle. DSCF9087 DSCF9100

Turn and topstitch just around the scallops.  Repeat with the other rectangles of fabric.

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Take the top portion of the skirt, and pull the lining out like this:DSCF9206

Fold in half and line up the long edge.DSCF9205

Sew just along the top edge, leaving sides open. DSCF9207

Turn right side out and press.  Repeat with other top portion.DSCF9208

Mark a line 3” down on the bottom portion.  Pin the top portion along that 3” line.DSCF9210

Sew the top portion to the bottom portion, about 1/4” from edge.  Repeat with other top and bottom portion.DSCF9211

Now you’ll have two pieces like this, a front and back to the skirt. DSCF9212

Lay right sides together, matching up the places that should be aligned.DSCF9213

Sew along each side. DSCF9214

I pressed my seam to one side and then sewed a line 1/4” away from the seam, on the top of the skirt.DSCF9215

To make the casing, start by folding over the top of the skirt about 1/4”. DSCF9216

Next fold over so it’s close to the line from sewing on the top portion.DSCF9217

Pin and sew, close to the edge.DSCF9218

Thread elastic throughDSCF9219

Zig-zag the elastic together and sew the opening of the casing closed.DSCF9220

Now you’ll have this!DSCF9223

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All you have left to do is the optional sash!

Take your 48” x 4” strip and sew right sides together.  DSCF9112
Turn, finish ends, and topstitch.  I only topstitched along one side because I wanted it to be kind of poofy.  DSCF9113

All done!

Goodness, doesn’t B look like a natural here? Work it, my little 1 and a half year old!DSCF9117

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  1. Sabra

    06/01/2010 at 3:45 AM

    I know I say it every time, but freaking CUTE, Christie!! and so is the skirt :)

    Really, I am so impressed with how this turned out. It’s totally darling.

  2. Mama Lusco

    06/01/2010 at 4:30 AM

    Adorable! Thanks for the great tutorial :)

  3. by night

    06/01/2010 at 5:50 AM

    This is so cute and looks so easy as you show it! It’s funny because I’ve been meaning to make myself a skirt ending like that and just couldn’t make up my mind on how to do that so merci for the tutorial!

  4. Cole's Corner

    06/01/2010 at 2:42 PM

    Super cute!

  5. Larissa

    06/01/2010 at 2:52 PM

    So lovely.

  6. Jan

    06/01/2010 at 4:11 PM

    Way too cute! Love the fabric you used!

  7. Rachel@oneprettything.com

    06/01/2010 at 4:32 PM

    Aww, this is adorable! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing this, I’ll be linking.

  8. Chris

    06/01/2010 at 4:34 PM

    So pretty, Christie, and a great tutorial.

  9. Justine

    06/01/2010 at 5:43 PM

    I love the pattern. This is super cute!

  10. Tricia

    06/01/2010 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing the cute pattern. Your skirt turned out adorable.

    Tricia Leafytreetopspot.blogspot.com

  11. casserole

    06/01/2010 at 6:33 PM

    What a cute CUTE skirt! LOVE those scallops!!

    I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-double-layered-scalloped-twirly-skirt-for-little-girls/2010/06/01/

    –Anne

  12. Kimberly

    06/01/2010 at 6:44 PM

    Found you through Skip to My Lou. Very cute skirt!! I think I will give it a try. Thank for sharing your talents!

  13. Kim -today's creative blog

    06/01/2010 at 11:24 PM

    that is darling!

  14. Anne Maskell

    06/02/2010 at 12:17 AM

    Hi! I found you on today’s creative blog. the skirt is fabulous, thanks for the tutorial. I’m your newest follower, hope you’ll follow me too!

  15. Ann @ makethebestofthings

    06/02/2010 at 1:10 AM

    Good clear directions and pics! Thanks!

  16. Jennifer Juniper

    06/02/2010 at 5:24 PM

    This is the cutest thing I’ve seen all week!

  17. saffiertje

    06/02/2010 at 6:04 PM

    its a great how to! Save it to make it lateron…
    thanx for sharing and ehhh….. awesome fabric!

    love Miranda

  18. Nicole @ Create and Delegate

    06/02/2010 at 9:06 PM

    I love it! What an adorable little model you have too.

  19. Andrea

    06/03/2010 at 1:38 AM

    Wonderful!! I hope you’ll link up tomorrow to Make It Wear It @ TheTrainToCrazy.com!

  20. TJ and Whitnee

    06/03/2010 at 5:42 AM

    I LOVE the scallopes! What a cute and fun skirt! I’d like to share a link to the tutorial on sewwhattoday.blogspot.com on June 5!

  21. Scot and Jenny

    06/04/2010 at 12:18 AM

    Cute Christie! I saw your tutorial on U-Create! You are so talented. I love it!

  22. Kimara@weefolkart

    06/04/2010 at 3:12 AM

    This is just about the most adorable wee skirt I’ve ever seen. Thanks for a lovely tute. I’ll be posting on Facebook :)

  23. Summer

    06/05/2010 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks for linking up! I featured your idea on my blog today! Come grab a featured button!

    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/06/saturday-showcase.html

  24. Le Chateau des fleurs

    06/07/2010 at 9:23 AM

    SUPER cute!
    XOXO
    Frenchy

  25. itmom

    06/07/2010 at 2:28 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this skirt!! You totally inspire me!! I am definitely busting out my sewing machine this week!!

  26. Tracy King

    11/25/2010 at 5:19 AM

    Another amazing tutorial. Thank you so very much I can’t wait to get started.

  27. melekim

    11/13/2014 at 2:57 PM

    bayıldım bayıldım harika. süper bir sayfa burası herşeyi adım adım anlatmanız çok güzel çok teşekkür ediyorum size.

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