Friday, August 15, 2008

lazy days skirt free pattern

August is meant for relaxing and hanging out on the porch. At least, that's what we had in mind for this skirt. It's about as easy to sew as a skirt can be, since it's made from a single width of fabric. And when it's finished you'll still have plenty of time to contemplate the day from the porch swing.




We've been testing it on several little girls, and it's perfect for dog walks too.


With a simple elastic waistband, it's also comfortable, which is a crucial element for hanging out during the most relaxed month of the year.


But our favorite part is the ribbon at the hem. You can use almost any sort of ribbon in any width you like. It makes a clean finish to the hem, as you can see.

Download and print your free instructions for the Lazy Days Skirt here. We hope you'll make a skirt or two, and when you're finished be sure to post photos of your finished skirt (or skirts) to the Oliver + S Flickr group.


And then go enjoy the rest of your summer. Maybe you'll find a hammock to share with your favorite active little girl.

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17 Comments:

Blogger Natalie said...
Cool! Thanks so much for a free pattern. I have been wanting to try a simple skirt pattern lately and this looks perfect!
August 17, 2008 2:46 AM  
Blogger Bianca said...
lovely, and easy. just the way i like it. thank you.
August 17, 2008 10:49 PM  
Blogger Shelly G and Hope P said...
Very sweet... I like the simplicity of it:)
August 19, 2008 11:53 PM  
Blogger Jess said...
Adorable. I love the ribbon hem!

Jessica Rogers
Owner, Sakura Rose Boutique
www.sakurarose.com
August 20, 2008 12:01 AM  
Blogger florspace said...
So pretty, love the perforated fabric and mint trim. Hmm...with no kids in tow, I'll make one for myself. ;+)
August 20, 2008 12:10 AM  
Blogger goldenshoptalk said...
I have been SEARCHING for the perfect and EASY skirt pattern...this is adorable! I can't wait to make one! Thanks!
August 25, 2008 3:16 PM  
Blogger Work said...
Thank you! Just what I was looking for...
August 26, 2008 1:35 PM  
Blogger simonsays said...
This is wonderful! Thank you (via Soule Mama today).
September 24, 2008 10:09 AM  
Blogger bunting said...
Thanks so much for the link to the pattern download. I know I could probably work something out myself, but yours are so, so cute, and I really..... don't have the time for pattern designing right now! Your pictures are lovely too.
September 24, 2008 5:17 PM  
Blogger Sue said...
wow, thank you so much for the pattern, I've just made two skirts for my 4 yo and she loves them. I now have to make one for every day of the week apparently.
I have photos on my blog if you want to see what I've done.
Thanks again
xxxSue
September 25, 2008 11:55 PM  
Blogger djcollins29 said...
Thanks for the free pattern. I have 2 nieces that I would like to make this skirt for. I don't sew very much but this skirt pattern looks super easy. Thanks again!!
October 9, 2008 11:04 PM  
Blogger Sumara said...
I found you via SouleMama also.
Thank you very much for this great pattern. It helped me to get a couple of skirts done when I really wasn't sure I could! Very much appreciated. The post with photos is here: http://summara.blogspot.com/2008/10/lookit-lookit.html
October 12, 2008 11:01 PM  
Blogger BelsizeSquare said...
This is so pretty, I can't wait to try it. Thank you. (I also came to you from Soule Mama)
October 14, 2008 5:46 AM  
Blogger G said...
Thank you for the pattern. I have just made a skirt for my 8yo and she loved it!

Lee
http://www.allhomethingsbeautiful.com
October 14, 2008 9:23 AM  
Blogger Lucy C said...
Wow...I did it!
I sewed a skirt for my 10yo daughter.
Thank you so much.
You can see the photos at
http://thebluemountainsmenagerie.blogspot.com/2008/10/lazy-days-skirt.html
October 25, 2008 6:39 AM  
Blogger fi said...
thanks so much, off to make one (or three) right now:)
November 2, 2008 5:58 PM  
Blogger Mary said...
Thanks for the great pattern! I love the simplicity of it.
November 11, 2008 10:30 AM  
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