The DIY "Ruthawna" Skirt (aka "RU" Pattern)

In honor of my daughter, Keren's, first little friend :)

This skirt in it's simplicity is a favorite! I came up with this one after learning the technique that was used in creating the "Keren Joy" skirt, which can be found here:
(If you cannot click the link, please just copy & paste it into your browser)
http://infinityhomemade.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-diy-joy-skirt-infant-young-girl.html?spref=fb

What is nice about this skirt is that it can be dressed up or down! Lots of play room, yet leaves room for embellishment :)

For this DIY Skirt you will need:
Fabric- around a yard or so, depending on the size of girl you are making for.
Pins
Measuring tape
Coordinating thread
Sewing machine (threaded lol)
Scissors
Elastic (later on I'll show you how to measure it)

1. First you measure your waist (Example: Keren is 18" around, so we cut 2 pieces 18" wide)
Then you measure desired length and add 3" (Example: we measured 15" from the waist to mid calf and added 3" - 15"+3"=18")
-So for Keren we had 2 18"x18" pieces :)

2. Now fold over (what will be the top of the Skirt) about 1/4" and iron, then 1 1/2" more and pin in place. Do this to both pieces.

3. Now Sew 1 1/4" away from the top edge creating your waistband!

Note: To measure your 2 Elastics just divide your Waist measurement in half and add 1"
(Example: Keren's measurement was 18"...so 18"/2=9"+1"=10")
...So I cut 2 pieces 10" long.

4. Next we stick a safety pin into one end of the elastic (this is what we will now call the front) and start threading thru the Waistband of the Skirt. Pull it thru only until the end is just peaking out of the waistband about ready to disappear. Pin the end.

5. Now sew the elastic end to keep it in place and finish pulling the elastic thru. Once you have finished threading it thru, take the safety pin out and sew the elastic front in place as well.

6. Now that you have your elastic in each of your waistbands, sew a couple rows of straight stitches over the Elastic to prevent it from rolling inside, stretch is as you sew, as far as possible, to keep a nice stretchy waist!

7. Now use a nice tight zip-zag stitch and sew the two completed pieces together, pretty sides facing each other. I like about 1/2" seam allowance.

8. Trim side seams with pinking shears to prevent fraying later on :)

9. Now to finish up iron over 1/4" at the bottom and iron over about another 1/2"-1" and sew to create the hem! At this time you can try it on you're model and make sure you like the length :)

10. Enjoy!

Later I will give a brief tutorial on how to add a pleated ruffle on the bottom of this skirt! I'll add in the link later or you can scan over my blog and see what else I have! Have a great day ;) Here is a link to the pleated ruffle! Enjoy http://infinityhomemade.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-adding-pleated-ruffle-to-clothing.html?spref=fb