Mad Quilter's
Petal Skirt Pattern
Click HERE for Newborn Petal Skirt PDF Pattern
Click HERE for Size 5 Petal Skirt PDF Pattern
I started by designing this skirt for Heather.
I made a second for Lilly so she wouldn't feel left out.
If you want this skirt in a different size then you can draft it yourself using the instructions for the 8 gored skirt and rounding the bottom of the pattern to form the petal shape.
It's that easy!
Printing the pattern.
Ensure the pattern is not scaled on printing.
The Newborn size prints on a single sheet.
The Size 5 is in two pieces. Match the V's to form X's and tape together to form a single pattern piece.
Both patterns have the seam allowance included.
Fabric Requirements
I used quilters cottons for both skirts.
I lined the size 5 with Quilters Muslin and the Newborn with quilters cotton.
Newborn requires very little fabric 25cms of each fabric and 40cm of lining should be plenty.
Size 5 requires two 50cm cuts of 110cm quilter's cotton.
To save fabric on the lining of the size 5, cut the lining as per the skirt.
Cutting
Cut four petals from each of the two fabrics.
From one fabric the waistband is cut. You will need to measure your waistband for it to be accurate. I find this is the best way to do this as not everyones 6mm seam is the same!
My newborn waist band was 18.5inches by 2 inches.
My Size5 waistband was 34.5 inches by 2.5 inches.
But PLEASE measure yours!! Don't cut the waist band until you have sewn the petals together!
Construction
Sew the petals together in pairs along one side.
Keeping the one fabric to the top is the best way to get them the right way.
Next sew them into sets of four
Then sew the set of four into eight.
Press the eight well. Press the seams to one side.
Preparing the lining.
That is cut 8 petals and sew them up in the same way as you did for the feature fabrics.
Pin the feature fabric to the lining and cut the lining to match the petals.
At this stage measure for the waistband. Measure across the top of the petals. And cut the waistband to this measurement by 5cm for the newborn size and 6.5cm for the Size 5.
Join the first and last petal together to form a circle.
Join the Lining to form a circle too.
Pin the lining and skirt with right sides together matching the petals and seams.
Carefully sew around the hem of the skirt.
Using a 6mm seam allowance and pivoting as you go.
Clip and pink the seam allowance.
Carefully clip into the valleys, right up to the seam but not through!
Turn the skirt to the right side.
using your fingers roll out the seam and press with the iron.
Optional: topstitch close to the edge of the petals. I would do this for the Size 5, makes ironing easier and reinforces the seam
Next prepare the waistband.
Sew the short end together using a 6mm seam allowance.
Pin the waistband right side to the lining.
Stitch the waistband to the skirt. Sew with a 6mm seam allowance.
fold and press 6mm on the unsewn edge of the band.
Fold the waistband to the front of the skirt. Pin into place.
Stitch close to the folded edge.
Inserting the elastic
Unpick the inside seam of the waistband.
Measure your childs waist and cut the elastic to this measurement.
NB - 36cm (That's Heathers tummy measurement.)
Size 5 - 60cms (That's Lilly's waist measurement)
Using a safety pin insert the elastic into the band.
Being careful not to twist the elastic sew the ends together.
Sew each side of the waist band seam to secure it,this also helps to prevent the elastic twisting.
Newborn Petal Skirt
Size 5 Petal Skirt
COPYRIGHT
It's ok to make these for sale
It's ok to share the pattern
please don't post the pattern on your site or anywhere else.
Please link to this blog post.
Don't sell the pattern
Don't claim it as yours.
All drafts and blocks have been kept by me to confirm this is an original pattern of mine.
Petal Skirt Pattern
Click HERE for Newborn Petal Skirt PDF Pattern
Click HERE for Size 5 Petal Skirt PDF Pattern
I started by designing this skirt for Heather.
I made a second for Lilly so she wouldn't feel left out.
If you want this skirt in a different size then you can draft it yourself using the instructions for the 8 gored skirt and rounding the bottom of the pattern to form the petal shape.
It's that easy!
Printing the pattern.
Ensure the pattern is not scaled on printing.
The Newborn size prints on a single sheet.
The Size 5 is in two pieces. Match the V's to form X's and tape together to form a single pattern piece.
Both patterns have the seam allowance included.
Fabric Requirements
I used quilters cottons for both skirts.
I lined the size 5 with Quilters Muslin and the Newborn with quilters cotton.
Newborn requires very little fabric 25cms of each fabric and 40cm of lining should be plenty.
Size 5 requires two 50cm cuts of 110cm quilter's cotton.
To save fabric on the lining of the size 5, cut the lining as per the skirt.
Cutting
Cut four petals from each of the two fabrics.
From one fabric the waistband is cut. You will need to measure your waistband for it to be accurate. I find this is the best way to do this as not everyones 6mm seam is the same!
My newborn waist band was 18.5inches by 2 inches.
My Size5 waistband was 34.5 inches by 2.5 inches.
But PLEASE measure yours!! Don't cut the waist band until you have sewn the petals together!
Construction
Sew the petals together in pairs along one side.
Keeping the one fabric to the top is the best way to get them the right way.
Next sew them into sets of four
Then sew the set of four into eight.
Press the eight well. Press the seams to one side.
Preparing the lining.
SIZE 5 Instructions
Make up the lining the same way as you made the outer of the skirt.That is cut 8 petals and sew them up in the same way as you did for the feature fabrics.
Newborn Instructions
Pin the feature fabric to the lining and cut the lining to match the petals.
At this stage measure for the waistband. Measure across the top of the petals. And cut the waistband to this measurement by 5cm for the newborn size and 6.5cm for the Size 5.
Join the first and last petal together to form a circle.
Join the Lining to form a circle too.
Pin the lining and skirt with right sides together matching the petals and seams.
Carefully sew around the hem of the skirt.
Using a 6mm seam allowance and pivoting as you go.
Clip and pink the seam allowance.
Carefully clip into the valleys, right up to the seam but not through!
Turn the skirt to the right side.
using your fingers roll out the seam and press with the iron.
Optional: topstitch close to the edge of the petals. I would do this for the Size 5, makes ironing easier and reinforces the seam
Next prepare the waistband.
Sew the short end together using a 6mm seam allowance.
Pin the waistband right side to the lining.
Stitch the waistband to the skirt. Sew with a 6mm seam allowance.
fold and press 6mm on the unsewn edge of the band.
Fold the waistband to the front of the skirt. Pin into place.
Stitch close to the folded edge.
I like to use this method to attach waistbands as I find this neater for me, if you have another method that works for you use it!
Inserting the elastic
Unpick the inside seam of the waistband.
Measure your childs waist and cut the elastic to this measurement.
NB - 36cm (That's Heathers tummy measurement.)
Size 5 - 60cms (That's Lilly's waist measurement)
Using a safety pin insert the elastic into the band.
Being careful not to twist the elastic sew the ends together.
Sew each side of the waist band seam to secure it,this also helps to prevent the elastic twisting.
Newborn Petal Skirt
Size 5 Petal Skirt
COPYRIGHT
It's ok to make these for sale
It's ok to share the pattern
please don't post the pattern on your site or anywhere else.
Please link to this blog post.
Don't sell the pattern
Don't claim it as yours.
All drafts and blocks have been kept by me to confirm this is an original pattern of mine.
10 comments:
Really sweet Tracy thanks for sharing :)
You are one clever lady Tracy. I love the pattern
This is so delightful!
That first photo Tracy - aaah how sweet is she!
Wish I'd had this when my kids were little. Too, too cute! You are sweet to share.
lovely skirts and super models....
Gill in Canada
I don't know which is sweeter- your models or your skirt. =) Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
one clever lady Tracy. I love the pattern
Work from home India
I think I could come and cuddle her while you sew.........lol
So cute.
Thank you for this lovely pattern. I tried it out (I had to resize it to fit 6 months). I blogged my version here: http://tawnykw.blogspot.com/2010/02/project-upcycle-day-14-bumblebee-flower.html
I also linked back here for any of my readers who want to try it!
Again, thanks so much. It is a delightful little skirt!
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