Pattern Review: Julia Skirt in Westfalenstoffe Organic Fabrics
I made this gorgeous skirt for my 2-year-old daughter using Westfalenstoffe organic cotton fabrics. The pattern is the Julia skirt by Patty Young for ModKid Sewing Patterns.
Perfectly puffy, my little girl never wants to take it off! Westfalenstoffe fabrics are high-quality, medium-weight fabrics which hold their shape superbly.
And, the pattern! So easy to follow, it makes you feel like a pro! The skirt looks so professional when finished. I wouldn't recommend the skirt to an absolute beginner, but certainly if you've sewn one or two items before, you should be able to make this skirt.
The pattern is like a little book, with full color photos and diagrams. The steps are so easy to follow. No getting lost (that happens to me a lot when sewing patterns - did I do that step?)
The most difficult parts: lots of gathering (BUT, the gathers are really tight, so it's easier to make them even), sewing the three layers together (2 skirts and waistband), and, very importantly, keeping the waistband from twisting when sewing the three layers together. I didn't heed the warning in the pattern the first time and had to whip out the dreaded seam ripper. The second time around I kept one hand under the layers on the waistband to keep it from bunching up.
Both the Julia sewing pattern and Westfalenstoffe fabrics can be found in the shop.
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 5:00AM
Reader Comments (9)
I love your choice of fabrics and the skirt looks adorable on your daughter! I don't have this pattern yet, but would love to give it a try one day....working on the Frida dress right now!
I love the fabrics you used for this pattern. Very sweet!
Of course, your sweetie makes it even more precious :)
Nice job! I love your fabric choice, brings out a whole different look to the skirt!
Marie - I love Patty Young's patterns! This one has encouraged me to try more, I'd love to see how your Frida dress turns out!
Heather & Suze - I love how the fabrics give the skirt a whole new look. I love Patty Young's fabrics, but when I saw the skirt pattern I thought it would look pretty with some "old-fashioned" looking fabrics, too.
This skirt is so sweet. My mom is an amazing seamstress, so I often just share patterns I like with her. But this inspires me to get out my machine & start working at it myself! Adorable.
Love your fabric and the skirt! Very cute and green!!
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What an adorable skirt, and your little girl is such a great little model for it!
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