Bubbles!

By Moriah on September 21st, 2009

Skirts, I mean.

(I got the idea here.)

I had no idea if this project would be successful and it was a total whim. I didn’t even have a pattern, just a vague idea in my head. I couldn’t even find a good online tutorial. That said, I totally astonished myself.

Meet the Bubble Skirts, seen live this fall:

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There are two common ways to make a poofy hem, I used a knit liner and gathering (versus an elastic casing):

The only real difficulty is coming to terms with the fact that she does not need twenty of them!

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24 Responses to “Bubbles!”

Sarah C on September 21, 2009 9:17 am
So fun! And a great use for bold fabric prints. Where have you found the best leggings this season?
brite on September 21, 2009 10:27 am
Really cute, and it doesn’t look like it takes a lot of fabric. I’d like to know about the leggings, too. I got some bold patterns on clearance over the summer at Land’s End, but I need some good sturdy solid leggings for A.
Heather on September 21, 2009 10:29 am
You should do a tutorial! I’d love to make a few of those but I’m not crafty enough to do it without instructions. Of course, I’d need to unpack my sewing machine first :)
Debbi on September 21, 2009 10:44 am
Absolutely darling!! You are sooooo talented, my precious daughter….no surprises!!!
Nicky on September 21, 2009 10:53 am
Some days I wish I had girls.
mary kathryn on September 21, 2009 11:02 am
For some reason, your pictures aren’t showing up for me, just little boxes with “img” and a number.
mary kathryn on September 21, 2009 11:03 am
reloaded the page, and all is well now :)
Tabitha Harnsberger on September 21, 2009 11:44 am
oh, she is soooooo cute!
Tabitha Harnsberger on September 21, 2009 11:52 am
PS. and as a homeschooling momma of middle school “girly” girls who want desperately to learn to sew,…. do you teach lessons? (you know… in your spare time?) They will have to teach themselves one day, otherwise, b/c i am a hopeless cause with this.
just wondering?
tabitha
Meredith on September 21, 2009 12:14 pm
Your model is adorable!
Danielle on September 21, 2009 12:27 pm
So very very cute.
Rebekah on September 21, 2009 2:14 pm
Those are adorable! Very cute idea!
Mamacita on September 21, 2009 2:25 pm
Man, I think sewing sounds like a blast with girls!
Kristin on September 21, 2009 2:42 pm
So, how do I place an order? :)
Jeannette on September 21, 2009 2:49 pm
Nicky, I totally understand. *sniffle* no girls here.

So adorable, Moriah.
Mindy H. on September 21, 2009 2:53 pm
I love these! Do you have basic directions? I was thinking about making some, but wasn’t completely sure. And Lu wants to be a flower fairy for Halloween, thought I could make one and throw a few petals into it. Don’t worry about her not needing 20…you should just start making them for 6 months and 9 month sizes :)
nicole on September 21, 2009 2:55 pm
I have been eying the selection at Target for some time. I wish I could make my own. Those are so cute.
Kate Getchell on September 21, 2009 2:55 pm
Wow! You impress me all the time! Ever thought about doing your handy work as a part-time job? eh? eh?

Or maybe I could hire you to make some for my neice! (Mike’s daughter Isabella) :)
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl on September 21, 2009 2:56 pm
LOVELY! I am SO doing this…ya know, soon as she can walk and all :)
Adventures In Babywearing on September 21, 2009 3:26 pm
Oh my gosh how perfect and cute!! I am jealous of your skills!!!

Steph
cassandra on September 21, 2009 5:31 pm
moriah!! those are soooo adorable!! i really like the pink one! soo cute! are you going to make madeline one?
Brandi on September 23, 2009 12:04 am
Gosh, they are so cute! (If you just can’t stop yourself from making more… send some my way! LOL!)
Alli on September 23, 2009 1:31 pm
LOVE them! I would love to see a tutorial!
Trina on October 26, 2009 10:08 am
I’m with Alli, would love to see your knit liner idea in action.

I dont know how I missed this, but I love these! Rayna (or even Avery) would like these, I’m sure.