Matching Skirts

Ellison Lane Quilts (super fun & cute quilting & sewing website) is having a Summer Sewing Contest.   This is my entry in the "Clothing" category:

I love matching with my girls - I know it's kind of nerdy.  I must get it from my mom.  When I was a child she would sew coordinating outfits for myself, my little brother, and little sister.  For these skirts, I choose fabric that would all coordinate and then choose a style of skirt that reflects each of us.  My skirt (below) has a waist band, zipper and pleats.  I love that it lays nice and flat and as a bit of structure.

 Ella's skirt (below) looks more like a 12 year old.  It has an elastic waist band for an easy fit, and two longer ruffles on the bottom.  It is the perfect length for a 12 year old - not too short and hits just below the knee.  I love that it has lots of flow.

 

Sally's skirt is the perfect skirt for an energetic yet fancy 4 year old!  I originally wanted it to have two layers of ruffles.  When I had sewn the first two I realized that it was way too short.  So, another hour later, it had another ruffle.  This skirt has an elastic waist band and I covered it with 2 belt loops and a fabric sash.  Each layer of ruffle is separate from the others and has ric rac trim.

  

I decided we ALL needed to match - so the guys got coordinating ties.  Ties are interesting in their construction - I had never sewn one before.  I took apart an old tie and just used it as the pattern.  Ties are mostly pressing and hand sewing. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know what you think!!