A Little Ray of Sunshine

Hello Picket Fencers!!

This is Angelina from JoJo and Eloise. I am so excited to be back here with you sharing another fun tutorial.

I cannot believe that Spring is almost here, aren’t you excited!! I don’t know about you but this Seriously has to be one of my favorite Seasons of the year.

I am sure for those of you living in the colder climates, Spring can’t get here soon enough!

So today I thought I would share a Layered Skirt with you, that almost looks and feels like a Spring Rainbow!!

So hopefully this will be a little Ray of Sunshine for some of you {*Wink*}

So here we go ladies.

I first started out with an array of different colored cotton fabrics. There really is no right or wrong in color scheme or choice. So go ahead and mix it up and have fun.

I wanted the skirt to be roughly 20 inches long, so I cut 2 strips of each color ( on the fold of the fabric ) at 5 inches wide.

You are going to start off by taking 2 strips of different colors and place right sides together and stitch along the top ( you can finish each edge with a Serged or Zig Zag stitch as you go or when you have attached all the strips of fabric together ). Continue to do this with each color, being sure you are placing the colors according to your preference from top to bottom. If any of your fabrics are different lengths, trim off and make your ends even.

You will do this all over again with your other strips, leaving you with 2 panels a front and backside of your skirt.

Then take the RIGHT sides of your skirt panels and place them together. Stitch up the both sides and hem the bottom of your skirt.

You then will take the TOP edge of your skirt and gather it. I use a Ruffle Foot that I bought for my machine. (you can get one at most sewing stores or if you machine requires special feet,then you will have to order it from the company) You can also use the LONGEST stitch length on your machine and leaving a LONG thread tail, you will pull on the BOBBIN thread and gather as you go. 

For this skirt I wanted to add an attached sash, to be able to tie in a bow. So instead of doing a solid waste band, I cute 2 pieces at 4 inches wide. (your length will be determined on the size waist your are making this for).

I finished my top edges and then pressed over 1 inch.

Pin your waist band right sides together to the top of your skirt.

For the sash I cut two 6 inch wide strips on the fold of the fabric, you will fold in half and stitch up the sides, leaving the ends open for turning. Press your sash with an iron. Turn one raw edge of your openings in and top stitch your sash.

Place your sash in the opening of the SIDES of your waist band and pin in place.

Stitch the sides of your waist band and trim off any excess fabric. Top stitch the top of your waistband and leave about 1.5 inch opening on your sides. ( NOTE: if you want to make this a full elastic waist band skirt you only need to leave one side open for the elastic, because I wanted a FLAT front and an elastic back, I left both sides of my waist band open 1.5 inches to secure the elastic ) for your elastic to go through. Run your elastic through and stitch in place.

You will then have an attached sash to your skirt.

And, now you have your very own Spring Rainbow to brighten your days.

The color options are truly endless, so have fun and get creative.

I hope you enjoyed and thank you once again, Heather and Vanessa for having me over.

You can see more of Angelina’s amazing creations every day over at JoJo & Eloise. Like, for example, this adorable DIY Bunny Toss and Bean Bags!