Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Spring Bustle Skirt

Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Company made this absolutely adorable skirt.  I first saw it on her blog and fell in love but when saw I it on Studio 5 and just how easy it was I knew I had to make one.  Although you can't make just one when you have 3 girls.

So this is hers...

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And these are mine...

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I just loved how they turned out, and so did my girls!.  Mine aren't as poofy but I am hoping that as I wash them they will poof out a little more.

The tutorial at Simple Simon & Company was step by step and very easy to follow but I did make a couple of my own changes.  For starters I didn't buy enough material.  I purchased 2 yards for each skirt but only had enough circle to go up the whole skirt on the green one which was for my 5 yr old.  The other 2 only went a little over half way up.  I also used plain old cotton.  Elizabeth suggests bottom weight fabric or a poly/cotton blend.  I kind of liked the idea of the fabric fraying but to make sure it doesn't fray too much I went around each circle with Fray Check.  So it will fray some but hopefully not too much. 

I love the skirts and am now wanting to find something else to sew, so anyone have any great ideas??

Oh and I hope you all had a Happy Easter!

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41 comments:

  1. I love these! I saw them on the site you linked as well and fell in love! I *wish* I knew how to sew!!! I love how yours turned out!

    Found you through Sugar Bee!

    Kelly

    PS- I am hosting a giveaway for free crochet patterns on my blog right now and would love for you to come and enter! :)

    http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway-lovely-crow.html

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  2. I think they turned out great. I saw the original that you linked to and loved it as well. It looks like your girls have a TON of personality - so fun!

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  3. I love the way your skirts turned out! They are so darling on your three girls and I love the different colors!

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  4. Adorable skirts! I am just getting into sewing, I hope to be able to tackle this pattern soon!

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  5. I love those skirts! The colors are great.

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  7. Absolutely darling!! :)

    Brandy
    Gluesticks

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  8. Visiting from cheeribaby.blogspot.com and just wanted to say these skirts are so very darling!! Nice work!

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  9. Hi! I've featured this on my blog this week! Come take a look!

    http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/07/make-something-monday-link-party-20.html

    ~ Sarah

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  11. Great Job! These are just too cute!

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  12. really cute cute cute! love these skirts!

    Come link up at my woot woot wednesday Party!

    www.tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com

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  13. Great ideas! i love it, and my daughter will have it. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday!! You were featured today!
    -Mandy, Sugar Bee Crafts

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  15. I love these skirts! Going to have to make one for my little girl. Would love for you to link this up to Trendy Tots at http://areal-lifehousewife.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-she-wore-wednesday-trendy-tots.html

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  16. Fabulous! I love these so much.

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  17. oh, these are really cute! And so are your girls!

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  18. Super cute skirts! I wonder if my daughter would wear one...??

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  19. I love them! New Follower! You can visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/

    Thanks, Shay

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  20. I have a couple of girls who would look darling in these. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. CongrADS! This was the most viewed link last week at Whatever Goes Wednesday on Someday Crafts. I am featuring it today!

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  22. Cool - I hadn't seen that on Simple Simon and Co. Yours turned out great!

    jess @ tupelocreative.blogspot.com

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  23. These are GREAT!!! And I absolutely LOVE the colors that you picked to use! It must be SO much fun dressing up THREE girls :) I have three boys & it's not nearly as much fun, I'm sure :) Hahaha Thanks for sharing this - great job! -Julie

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  24. Those are so sweet and I love your color choices! Thanks for linking with Sugar & Spice! Make sure to stop by the blog next week for SKIRT WEEK! Maybe you'll find a few more ideas.

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  25. These are ADORABLE!! First thing I wanted to click on when coming to see what people had linked up since last night. Love them!!

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  26. I absolutely love this! I'd love for you to share it in our link party!
    http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-wore-sunday-week-10.html

    ~Natalie @ Crafty Cousins

    Holla! We're your newest followers! :)

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  27. I love the skirts and your girls are so cute. I just voted for this over at the Easter Craft Challenge and then I linked up at Adventures of a DIY Mom and saw it again. I'd love it if you'd share this at Whimsy Wednesdays at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/04/whimsy-wednesdays-5.html. We go live tonight at 8 EST. I'm following! Good luck in the challenge. I'm the popcorn peeps ball jar gift in the food category.

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  28. Hello! I love how your skirts turned out! I saw your link on Adventures of a DIY Mom.

    I'm also your newest follower :)

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  29. Great skirt! I love the colours you chose too!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  30. Can I just say, ADORABLE!! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  31. Those are so stinkin cute! I would love for you to link up to my new party "Pin It & Win It Wednesdays" @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  32. Really cute!! I want to try these!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  33. They are just adorable! Love the colors...no wonder the girls love them!

    I would love if you would post it and share it with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!

    Susan @ Oh My! Creative

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  34. Great combination of colours in the three skirts. They look great individually and look amazing together! :) So cute.

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  35. Oh I just LOVE these skirts!! They are so cute and colorful! Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.

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  36. Sooo darn darling.. I am featuring YOU tonight via Pin'Inspirational Thursday.. Hope you can stop in and snag a button.. Thanks SO much for sharing this wonderful idea.. Officially PINNED :)))

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  37. Sooo darn darling.. I am featuring YOU tonight via Pin'Inspirational Thursday.. Hope you can stop in and snag a button.. Thanks SO much for sharing this wonderful idea.. Officially PINNED :)))

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  39. These are adorable! I need a mini version for my daughter ;) I love the color and texture. Awesome job! Thank you so much for sharing at my Throwback Thursday party. I love having you and can't wait to see what you share next :)

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  40. Those are too cute. My six yr. old granddaughter would love one of those. Thanks for sharing. I'm also your latest follower, nice to meet you.

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  41. Thanks for linking up and sharing on #Ispyrefashion! they are adorable! shared it on my fb page!

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