Paper Bag Skirt…….{{and hidden mistake}} Looking for the Honeybear Lane giveaway? Scroll down or click here. Okay, it’s not really a skirt made out of a paper bag. But it’s called a “paper bag” style skirt. (high-waisted, cinched in like a paper bag, a bit poofy, etc.) Kind of a fun little skirt style that can be made pretty easily. Well, unless you mess it up like I did the first time around.
(But I’ll show you what I did wrong and then tell you the easier route…..don’t worry, it’s nothing huge.) I know, all paper bag skirts versions are a bit different…….but here’s my take on it. All cinched in with that flouncy bow tied in the front. And with plenty of pleats, which gives it a nice fullness. And yes, we need fullness around here. Because fullness allows for plenty of movement in the skirt…….you know, to help while gathering pine cones and such.
The back is gathered with elastic (but is hiding underneath that waist tie), giving the skirt a nice snug fit. Why not make one or two? They are certain to put smiles on faces. See the seams? Front Tie Spring Dress – {Great for all ages} Looking for the Stella & Dot $100 credit giveaway? Scroll down or click here. I love spring and summer clothing after a long chilly winter. We definitely did not have a long cold winter here in Georgia like we were used to having in Idaho (sorry Idaho friends, I know you’re probably still freezing. Eek!) ……..but still, as cold as it wasn’t here, I love jumping into light and bright clothing when spring rolls around. So once I received a little box from Ribbon Retreat +Fabric in the mail, I had to put some great fabric to use. (The fabric is called Scarlet Pom Pom by Del Hi, found here.) And created something light and fresh for our warm Georgia weather.
With a big floppy bow (with elastic inside the casing) that cinches in the top of the dress. Perfect for little girls…….but would look great in adult sizes too. (I have one for me on the to-do list.) And there are 3 rows of elastic casing at the waist (don’t let it scare you…..it’s pretty simple). (For you or a little girl you know…) And that’s it. ...love Maegan: DIY ~ Blue Ruffle Shoes ~Removable ruffles for your... ...love Maegan : Fashion, DIY, Home, Lifestyle: Oversized Cropped Tank or Vest DIY ~ Los Angeles. What you’ll need. . . * NOTE: as you wear it the edges will curl a little …which actually makes it look better for a cropped look, pull it back more or cut the center shorter * NOTE #2: instead of ribbon you can cut strips out of the left over t-shirt, shoe laces, lace, anything! Voila! See how I wore it by clicking the links below… DIY Crop Vest with Jeans | DIY Cop Top with Tropical Skirt Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here. A tutorial. This dress is an incredibly easy make. By now you may have realized that I'm all about the simple projects. I'm far from being a master seamstress, I just work with what I know and try to learn as I go. I've never actually owned a maxi dress before, but now I might be hooked. They're so comfy and they have the added benefit of hiding my neglected, less-than-hairless legs. Want to make one too?? Materials: 1 4/5 yd Extra Stretchy Jersey Knit (60"wide) (You want a lightweight knit. 1/3 yd Trim Fabric Dye I know that there are many of you out there who have a fear of sewing with knit. A couple of things to keep in mind when sewing with knit... Let the material go at it's own pace when feeding through the machineUse a zig zag stitch or a stretch stitch. Tutorial: Fold your panel of fabric in half along the 60" side.
Because it was so huge, it was difficult to get a decent pic of this step...so I drew up this nice little chart instead. Sew everywhere you see the white dashed line. Dye: You'll need: