The Long Skirt
When I was a schoolgirl, prairie dresses were in style. The most coveted of those dresses were the Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax dresses. Fortunately for a girl of limited means, Simplicity published patterns for some of her designs--patterns I still cherish:
I had to alter the pattern for my now much larger waist, but that was easily done. Now to reveal the finished skirt:
The main fabric is a cotton flannel, so it is as comfy as an old work shirt. The wide band is a remnant of stretch velvet I had on hand (washable, to be compatible with the flannel.) I finished the wide ruffle with a hem of wide grosgrain tuxedo ribbon and the bottom ruffle with rick rack trim.
Coming Soon: The Short Skirt
When I saw a unique skirt on Etsy with 3 tiers of pleats, I bought the pattern. My youngest daughter loved it and went fabric shopping. Don't you love this animal print?
It took me a bit of time pinning the pleats and pressing them, but the pieces are ready to assemble now. I hope you look forward to seeing the finished skirt almost as much as my daughter does!
Happy Needlework Monday, everyone!
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