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.
Labels: lazy days skirt, patterns, sewing
33 Comments:
Cool! Thanks so much for a free pattern. I have been wanting to try a simple skirt pattern lately and this looks perfect!
lovely, and easy. just the way i like it. thank you.
Very sweet… I like the simplicity of it:)
Adorable. I love the ribbon hem!
Jessica Rogers
Owner, Sakura Rose Boutique
http://www.sakurarose.com
So pretty, love the perforated fabric and mint trim. Hmm…with no kids in tow, I’ll make one for myself. ;+)
I have been SEARCHING for the perfect and EASY skirt pattern…this is adorable! I can’t wait to make one! Thanks!
Thank you! Just what I was looking for…
This is wonderful! Thank you (via Soule Mama today).
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.
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
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!!
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
This is so pretty, I can’t wait to try it. Thank you. (I also came to you from Soule Mama)
Thank you for the pattern. I have just made a skirt for my 8yo and she loved it!
Lee
http://www.allhomethingsbeautiful.com
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
thanks so much, off to make one (or three) right now:)
Thanks for the great pattern! I love the simplicity of it.
wow… great minds think alike!
http://alazyknitter.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/quick-and-easy-skirt/
I dont even have a little girl and im going to make a couple … mmm think that will make a great present for the childrens home up the road from us!!
thanks!!!
Oh, this is sooo fabulous. Right up my alley, EASY! I can’t wait to make a few.
Just finished this skirt for my 6 yr old…Shazam! that was easy, it practically makes itself! THANKS!
Just what I was looking for! I'm going to get right to work on these! My little girl is so excited! Thank you :)
~Joy & Caroline (4)
Can’t wait to make one for my daughter when she gets older. 7 months is a little young for it…maybe make one for me? THANKS!
I was looking for a pattern for a simple skirt for my 5 yr old. This is perfect and I made it quickly. It looks lovely. thank you!
Thanks so much for this, great for a beginner sewer like myself, and solves the problem of what to get for my one year old niece! Pic at http://www.flickr.com/photos/iwannabcreative/3447174924/
Just made two for my daughter this weekend. I have barely sewed a stitch in my life and it was easy as pie. Thanks for sharing this wonderful pattern.
I just finished my 3rd one – I think I’m addicted. (will post photos to the flickr pool tonight)
Thanks for the great pattern! It turns out wonderfully. I posted a picture of the one I made on my blog today, with a link to yours. Thanks!
http://lifeofamodernmom.blogspot.com/2009/05/sew-something-saturday_16.html
I've made this pattern for my girls (8 & 6) and love how easy it was. Now I'm wondering if I can make it for myself?
As a beginner, I'm not confident about any changes in a pattern. What would need to be changed…elastic and length? But how about the fabric width?
Thanks!
I dont have any girls and thought I would make a couple for the missionary gal take with her. I dont know the length for a typical child, does someone know a length and apporox how do you know the size the skirt becomes>?
These are sweet & sassy, I like!
It's been awhile since I've sewn because of a neck injury but this seems like a short & sweet project & the pain is less intense during these HOT summer months!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I will definitely send you some pics, if u like.
Lovely pattern, thanks for inspiration :)
Can't wait to try this with holiday prints for my girls. Thank you so much for posting!
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