Blog post : http://mommysbabytique.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-baby-toddler-skirt-tutorial.html
I used the recommend yardage for a size 2T (19.5" waist), found a remnant of pink fabric and lace in my stash and 3/4" elastic.
Elastic: 19.5"
Skirt fabric: 19.5 x 2 = 39" in width; 19.5" / 2 = about 10" in height
Lace: 19.5 x 2 = 39"
- First step is to fold top of skirt fabric down 1" to make a casing for the elastic. I serged all the edges (top, side, bottom) to take care of raw fabric - then folded down the 1" at the top. I ironed it and went ahead and stitched along the entire length.
- Second step is to fold bottom of skirt fabric up 1/4 " and iron. Then stitch the lace along the inside hem fold; which secures the lace on and finishes the hem.
- Third step was to pull the elastic through the top casing. I stitched both ends of elastic to fabric casing.
- Last step is to sew the two skirt edges together.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this really WAS the easiest method to crank out a toddler skirt!
Here's the finished skirt:
And here is my two year old granddaughter trying the skirt on:
Perfect fit!
Here are other sizes recommended by the blogger:
0-3 mo 16"
3-6 mo 17"
6-12 mo 17.5"
18 mo 18"
24 mo 19"
2T 19.5"
3T 20"
Thanks for joining me today! ~ Marilyn