School Wardrobe
Simplicity 2224 - Part Two
This morning I was able to quickly finish the skirt. I stitched the waistband casing to the skirt, put the elastic in and finish up the hem.
I did not to make the faux waist tie as shown on the pattern - my daughter didn't want it. That made the skirt easier to make, too. Here's the inside of the waist casing, all finished:
I'm really pleased with the skirt! It was easy to make and looks comfortable to wear, not to mention the fact that it has pockets. I also like the fact that the pattern also includes pants and shorts, too. I'll probably make those for her, too, but won't have to buy another pattern.
Next up: the white blouse. It is already cut and waiting; I just need to change the thread over to white in both machines and I'll be ready to go.
Parting Shot: Kinsman Pond. My son and I did some hiking in Fraconia Notch the past two days. Here is he at Kinsman Pond before hiking up to the summits of North and South Kinsman. To quickly answer a question from the comments: no, my daughter does not like to hike, so we find other things to do together.
5 comments:
Nice skirt! And the tops you and your daughter found were really cute. :-)
Sometimes it is nice when children have varied interests - that way they each have their own special one on one time. Looks like your son had a fun time!
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I think it is so nice that you have special time like this to spend uniquely with your son. I am sure you do the same with DD. The skirt is darling and I bet she loves it.
Nice skirt!
Do you know is there a rhyme or reason to why some patterns have a separate waistband casing and others are just folded over to create the casing?
I really don't know about cut-on vs. separate waist bands. It might have to do with the shape of the skit and the shape of the top edge of the waist band. If it is straight, there's no reason for a separate one, but if it is curved, a separate waistband/casing would be better.
Adorable skirt. And I like the pockets too.
On the parting shot: Beautiful view.
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