8-gore long trumpet skirt

The pattern is the same pattern as this post, but the long version. I had to do careful cutting because there is a crosswise vine design so I had to make sure I aligned the pattern properly.

8-gore short trumpet skirt

The pattern used is Jalie 2681, size 8. The pattern is super easy. You just cut out 8 identical pieces and sew them all together. Add an elastic waist, hem, and then you are done.

It twirls really nicely, too.

Yellow!

Isabella LOVES yellow. It's her favourite colour. I've been wanting to make something for her in yellow for quite a while and now that spring is here, with summer just around the corner, it was time.

I used Kwik Sew 3169, size 4, for the top; New Look 6582, size 4, for the skirt, and; Jalie 2444, size 4, for the leggings. For Katerina, I used the same patterns except size 7.

I also tried something different for the elastic in the top. I attached the elastic with the serger, folded and cover-stitched down. The pattern called for a casing. I hate doing casings. I can see that the neckline is a bit wobbly in spots, but I'm hoping it smooths out with a wash.

The top is made from Michael Miller Fun Mellon and the skirt is just a thin gingham.

At the same time, I made an outfit for Katerina. The two outfits are reverse of each other. Katerina couldn't model because she was at her rugby game. It was also a bit of a rush to finish because Katerina wanted to wear her outfit to a birthday party this afternoon, and it still needed to be washed.

A skirt for Katerina

This skirt is the second one from this pattern. The pattern I used was New Look 6506, size 7. I wasn't too happy with the first skirt because the yoke bunched up funny at the elastic waist. For this skirt, I shortened the yoke so it didn't fold in half anymore. I attached an elastic in the standard way and it lays much nicer.

Skirt and leggings for Katerina

The skirt is Kwik Sew 2939, size 7. The leggings are 3/4 length Jalie 2444.

Sorry about the picture quality. Katerina wasn't really co-operating as she just got back from school and she was tired. I think the skirt would look better without the leggings but it was still quite cold and damp this morning. Katerina really wanted to wear the skirt, so the leggings had to be worn.

I have traced out 2 sizes for the 3/4 leggings, size 7 and size 4, for Katerina and Isabella, respectively. Everytime I change my thread to a colour I have in thin jersey, I'll make a pair for each girl.