It has been a while since I last posted. First we went on holiday and when I came back I had a sewing dip. This time it lasted longer than normal and signing up for pattern tests is the perfect way for me to get back into sewing. So I signed up for three tests! The first test I did was the Kids’ Katie Skort from 5 out of 4 patterns*.
So what are skorts? In this case it refers to a skirt with shorts underneath. You can choose for two or three tiers. I choose three tiers as I prefer a bit longer skirts. In these skorts you cannot omit the shorts, as the skirt is attached to it in such a way that you need the shorts for the skirt.
I bought the double gauze fabric (hydrofiele stof) a long time ago when the kids were still small and this baby blue fabric would be perfect. However, nowadays I always thought what should I do with this fabric, I think the colour is too soft for our girls. Our eldest didn’t agree and since her favourite colour is blue, she loves the colour. She was just asking for a multilayered skirt when I finished the skorts. She has been wearing her two skorts in a row (I made two during testing, one with the golden dots and one with the black triangles. I used the leftovers for the shorts underneath). You need woven fabric for these skorts, which have a nice flow to it, so regular cotton is not the best choice. The double gauze turned out very nice and flowy.
I really like the way the elastic is sewed in this skirt. The elastic is hidden underneath the fabric so you have a nice finishing. Although the first time sewing the elastic I was really thinking what am I doing here. But it turned out very nice. Below you see that the fabric actually has lovely golden dots on it.
Fabric: Double gauze from Driessenstoffen
Pattern: Kids’ Katie Skort from 5 out of 4 patterns
Sizing: 0-3M – 14Y (also available for adults and in a bundle)
Options: two or tree tiers
Difficulty: Adventurous beginner
Items in 2022: 29
# Fabric this post: 19 in – 2 out (Total fabric in 2022: bought 47 new fabric – used 47 fabric – 17 scrap pieces – 0 gifted fabric) – in total 47 in 47 out and 17 scraps
# Patterns in 2022: 9 in – 2 out
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