"....Your children shall be like olive plants all around your table." Psalm 128:3

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Skirts For My Girls

One day last spring, my 2 youngest daughters were running around outside in long skirts - and barefoot. They were playing in the freshly plowed dirt of our garden and having a blast. That evening, they asked me to make them some "Little House on the Prairie skirts". I told them I would, but I soon realized that I didn't have enough material - only scraps.

Then, a few days later, a dear friend of mine told me that she had done some spring cleaning and had 2 white trash bags full of material. She asked me if I wanted it. I immediately said, "Yes!" The material was beautiful: summer prints, winter plaids, and even autumn-themed material. I couldn't wait to get started!

But first, I had to find a pattern. There were many skirt patterns to choose from, but I found one specially made for young girls to sew. I made a total of 12 skirts from this pattern!  (My seven-year-old made her first skirt from this pattern.)

The pattern is Simplicity # 2576. Here's the link for it..http://www.simplicity.com/p-1535-childgirl-skirts.aspx  
Note: the pattern doesn't have a ruffle at the bottom of the skirt. I added that myself.

Here are some photos of the skirts for my girls.......

































"The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace; her clothing is woven with gold." - Pslam45:13

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24 comments:

  1. They are sooooooooo pretty in their skirts. Good job mama. Did you sew them? Either way they are perfect.

    Blessings and ((HUGS))
    -Mary

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  2. Your girls are so lovely. And wow, the skirts are so cute! I can't wait to sew something for Tirzah.

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  3. Very cute, thank you for sharing!
    Rashel

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  4. Oh Lisa...they are very pretty!

    They look so sweet in matching skirts :)

    be blessed,

    Maria

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  5. oh i love them!! now all i need is some bags of fabric too!! stopping by from raising homemakers :)

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  6. Very Pretty skirts! I love that you made them and also taught your daughter to make them.


    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  7. Those are adorable skirts! And I think it's wonderful that your daughter is already sewing with you. I wish I had learned that young.

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  8. Oh i love it! I was looking at my little ladies outside, making "soup" from a muddy rain puddle,all skirted up also barefoot. I thought how adorable they were in their skirts. Your ladies are simply beautiful in their skirts. I am trying to take sewing classes that a dear lady at our church is offering ( but adding that to a cramped schedule seems daunting). I really want to make myself and my little ladies clothes we can be confidently feminine in.

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  9. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and for linking up with us. :)

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  10. So beautiful! Where did you take those gorgeous pics with the stunning views???

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  11. Paula,
    The photos were taken on our property. I agree - we have an awesome view! :)
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  12. I love those skirts and will be looking for that pattern. If you saw my post on appliqueing, I am just getting started with the sewing machine so this project might be a tad adventurous, but I am inspired by you! Blessings...

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  13. I agree with all above, lovely skirts and pics.
    You did great!

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  14. Those skirts are quite precious as well as beautiful. Your daughters are beautiful as well. :)

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  15. You told me to stop by, so I did! The skirts are beautiful, you make me want to go dig out some fabic and start sewing!

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  16. These photos of your sweet girls are so lovely, innocent, and full of goodness ... thank you for sharing this post.

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  17. Lovely! This has been on my to-do list for my girls as well. THanks for the inspiration!

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  18. What great skirts! The material is very pretty. Your girls are darling!

    I am a new follower from the Thursday Hop. If you have a chance stop by www.messforless.net and say hi!
    Thanks!

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  19. What lovely skirts! I love the ruffle you added. And your girls are lovely as well! :)

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  20. So cute! I haven't done any sewing in forever...maybe since my little girl grew up. New follower!

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  21. Your daughters are beautiful and those skirts are just the perfect compliment to their beauty! You've inspired me to go put my two-year-old in a girly, twirly skirt too!

    I found you through the Modest Mom link-up and will be following; it seems we have much in common!

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  22. Nice post! You have worked hard on jotting down the essential information. Keep sharing the good work in future too.
    skirts for girls

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  23. Thank you for sharing this at our Sewing Bee!!! I love the skirts--they remind me of what my mom used to make for me ;)

    Blessings,
    Rebecca

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