Hey! It’s Kids Clothes Week! No long lists over here this time. Just working on two things. First one was to finish up this skirt I started a week or two ago. I was going to make this springy skirt for a specific project and had the fabric cut out and everything before deciding to scrap it. Well, not scrap the skirt entirely, but just not for that specific project. But I couldn’t let this gorgeous fabric go to waste! So I finished up this double layered skirt and it was a pretty quick project.
The main fabric is Nani Iro Colorful Pocho – neon on dark green, but I’m not sure that you’ll find it available anymore. I remember snatching it up from Miss Matatabi immediately after seeing it and then, well, hoarding it for the last year and a half. It is a soft and lightweight double gauze and as dreamy as Nani Iro double gauze always is.
The bottom layer is a chartreuse cotton voile from Michael Levine. It’s very lightweight and a bit sheer, making it perfect for layering.
I basically used this Double Layer Simple Skirt tutorial except I added a separate waistband with two casings for elastic. It also has pockets which is really a deal breaker these days for Yuki.
Yuki has always said she loves this fabric – she would pick it out from my shelves and ask me to make her something, but I could never figure out what to make. I thought she would love this skirt, but she is a little unsure. Part of me is sad that I used up this long hoarded fabric on something that she may or may not wear. But I also feel like this neon trend (which I’ve fallen for) is not going to last forever, so I might as well go for it while it’s still hot.
What are you working on this week?
you and mie 
that fabric is gorgeous – and maybe if Yuki is crazy enough to not love the skirt you could easily upcycle it into a tote that you could use every day!
That is great idea!! We’ll see if she abandons the skirt . . . then it’s mine! 😛
CUTE NEON polka dot cotton fabric sewn with lots of motherly LOVE for a pretty skirt for Yuki! As she grows, just add another color bright fabric on the cotton voile . . . VIOLA! she can easily wear this skirt for another 2 years! THANKS for sharing. Sarah Helene in Minneapolis
super joli très printanier limite estival j’aime beaucoup^^
Gorgeous!!!! maybe little sister will love it when she gets bigger?
How fun! I am wanting to make some skirts for Easter for my little ones! What an inspiration!
Well, I think it’s cute! Go you for even blogging a kcw item. Gosh I’ve not even gotten pictures uploaded to the computer. Hellllllp
This is great – so easy and I bet it will get heaps of wear!!
I love the skirt. Makes a super cute outfit with the top. The double gauze and voile combination must be really comfy to wear as well….
Haha that little rascal. This is clearly an adorable skirt and I’m sure she’ll come around. Hopefully anyway!!
Love it!
What an adorable little skirt! I love the Nani Iro double gauze fabrics, I’m hording some of the light soft coloured once from the Pocho line, but this is exaptionally gorgeous!
I love this skirt…i may just have to copy it.
This is so cute! Maybe I should make a grown-up version for myself. 😉
You should! Frances said they are getting more of this in stock soon!
I just love this fabric, it is so beautiful. I actually ordered it last week and hope to touch it soon!
That chartreuse is the perfect complement. I love the skirt.
this is just perfect!
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Oh No, my daughter is the same way, she tells me she likes a fabric and I make her a dress and then she doesn’t wear it, wahhhh…. so sad 😦