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I started making this skirt from the directions on the Martha Stewart website but quickly realised the instructions were for a short tutu, not for the skirts displayed on the show. I googled for some other instructions and ended up winging it, which worked out well. I’ve made another for my niece (also in organza which I don’t recommend) and one for a friends daughter in tulle, and started getting a few tentative requests (one from my 30 y.o. sister!) for more.
Edit: I had the flu last week and my brain was taking a holiday – that should have been Martha Stewart.
Material Notes
Despite many hours of searching I couldn’t find any nylon chiffon, so I went with organza for the body of the skirt, which looks gorgeous but took a lot of time to edge finish.
Poly satin for the waistband.
Difficulty
Novice
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Jun 9, 2011, 11.14 AMby mbrizz
Very pretty. Well done!
Feb 24, 2010, 09.41 AMby kiwistitcher
gorgeous – I am going to visit Martha Stewart website next, I’m thinking if fine bridal tulle was used — no hemming needed or can overlock the edges to tidy up a bit
Feb 15, 2010, 12.59 AMby kiraph
Ah!!!! I want a skirt like this (but shorter) for a group routine that I’m choreographing for work. Can you please post the link for the original pattern? I would love to have a look at it. And I agree with you that it is great seeing more Aussies floating around the site.
Feb 14, 2010, 01.50 AMby sdot
I haven’t worked with organza but your skirt looks lovely and they are all the rage with the tweens at the moment!! Great to see you stuck it out and finished with a great result!! xo Steph
Feb 13, 2010, 01.17 PMby jellybean
It’s gorgeous. Beautiful colour. I know what you mean about the organza – it frays dreadfully. Hey Josephina, it’s great to see another North Queenslander on BS.
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Feb 13, 2010, 01.42 PMby josephina
Hi Jellybean – I hadn’t realised there was someone else from close by. It is great to see so many Australian members starting to join.
I noticed you did a pettiskirt with ribbon edging. How difficult did you find it? I’m thinking it may have been a better alternative to the rolled hem.
Feb 12, 2010, 11.22 PMby Liz Orlandini
i love it! it’s all pink and flouncy!
Feb 12, 2010, 08.55 PMby Jodi Wade
I want to make a petticoat soon. How many layers of fabric did you use?
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Feb 13, 2010, 01.33 PMby josephina
Hi Jodika
This one is just 2 layers of fabric, with 3 tiers each layer (including the ‘ruffle fluff’). It’s full enough that I have to squash it a little to close the wardrobe. You may want to think about where you can store it if you make an adult size one!
Feb 12, 2010, 07.13 PMby chelsesaurusrex
Whoa, organza. It makes a very lovely tutu!
Feb 12, 2010, 11.37 AMby fairytale-thirteen
BEAUTIFUL SEWING X
Feb 12, 2010, 07.21 AMby frkbustad
Looks great! I’ve been thinking about making a petticoat, but it looks like a lot of work, and I’m wondering is it worth it? Nevertheless, this skirt really looks fab!
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Feb 12, 2010, 09.56 AMby josephina
I have to say it is really easy once you get the hang of it, particularly if you have a ruffler foot. I would definitely recommend a non-fraying fabric though, and be prepared to use a lot of it.
Feb 12, 2010, 07.18 AMby cre8evetouch
Very cool…i love it.
Feb 12, 2010, 04.53 AMby cquinn13
very pretty! my daughters would love this!