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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Skirts, Skirts, Skirts!


I absolutely loved this new fabric by Riley Blake Designs and just had to make an outfit for my little Kora Belle. She's nearly 18 months old and is my only grand daughter (right now). I'm sure she'll continue to be a bit spoiled by her grammi. I love making little clothes. When My DD Ariel saw me making skirts for Kenna and Kora she begged me to make her a skirt too but, I will have to show you those later as I haven't taken pictures of them quite yet.

The skirt pattern is by Chelsea Andersen of Pink Fig Patterns and can be made with strips of fabric or without. It's nice to have multiple options.



This is Kora Belle. I've been trying to get a picture of her in her skirt but I haven't found the right moment. Darn! I hate missing the moment when it's brand new and you're trying it on them. I did finally find a darling shirt at Walmart that matched it perfectly. Kora loves her momma's purse so I had to make a matching one to go with her outfit. Isn't it darling?



The Buttercup Purse is designed by Rae of Made by Rae. Both patterns are fun and easy to make. I really loved the buttercup purse and made one for Kassidy and one for Kenna and then a smaller one for Kora Belle. Just so you know I reduced the pattern pieces by 65% and made the strap 2 1/2" wide instead of 3" and the pocket I made 4" x 8" and then I made the length of the strap 17" long. You can adjust the length of the purse strap to the little girl you're making it for.

Thank you Chelsea and Rae for your creative inspirations and these wonderful patterns.
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21 comments:

  1. Lori HoltAugust 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Kim,
    That skirt is adorable and so is Kora! What a cutie...and the matching mini purse, so cute.
    I love how you made the skirt extra special by making the purse too...being a grandma is the best!

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  2. PatAugust 10, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Can't wait to see the photo of that little cutie in the skirt, which is terrific! The purses are very nice, too. Good job, Grammi!!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Just adorable both your granddaughter and the skirt. The purse is just too cute. What girl wouldn't want a matching purse? You are one terrific grandmother!

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  4. Material MaryAugust 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    What a lucky little girl to have such a pretty "twirl" skirt and a purse to match!! Darling.
    Mary

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  5. dotti whiteAugust 10, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I love the little skirt and matching purse! I love to make little girl pretties like that! Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas!

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  6. Dandelion QuiltsAugust 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    What a darling skirt...with the perfect prints. Now I had already been eyeing that purse pattern....but it doesn't have a finished size anywhere and I definitely need at least a certain size purse. Do you happen to remember the rough dimensions?

    Very cute! Thanks.

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  7. HMaasAugust 10, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Cute!! Love the idea of shrinking the buttercup bag pattern for a little girl - will have to try this for my daughter. Cheers

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  8. Needled MomAugust 10, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Love the skirt and the bags. I can't wait to see the skirt modeled. Those are great fabrics.

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  9. NedraAugust 10, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    The little sunglasses on her are the best. What a cutie.
    And the purses will be so fun to put all of her little things inside.

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  10. ThimbleannaAugust 10, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Very Cute Kim! Looks like you're having a blast sewing for girls. Can't wait to see little Kora Belle in her new skirt!

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  11. BarbAugust 10, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    That skirt is adorable and so is the little one that will be sporting it along with the purse.

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  12. Mary on Lake PulaskiAugust 10, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Kora in sunglasses is SO CUTE! She must be just precious in that skirt! And a matching bag - what a Grandma!! Some day I hope to have some grandbabies to spoil just like you do!!!

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  13. Mrs QuiltyAugust 10, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Kora Belle is adorable!!! So glad you posted her picture!! What a sweet skirt you made her! I would spoil her too!!! Darling!

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  14. Mimi SueAugust 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I'm so enjoying your blog. Love the little skirt and bag. My little grandaughters would love them! Mimi

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  15. JenibelleAugust 10, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Kim, do you remember CJ Behling from camp? She just got signed as a designer for Riley Blake!! A Brentwood girl!! I'll let you know what her line is called, the first one is coming out in Sept-Oct.! Fun!

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  16. CindyAugust 11, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Kim, I haven't been on blogs much in the last few months but have always followed your wonderful site, you're an inspiration to me with all that create. Your Little Skirt is darling as are the purses. Please know that you're thought of often.
    Hugs and blessings coming your way.
    Cindy

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  17. SYAugust 12, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Kim,
    You are a verrrrry GOOD Grandmother!! So cute!

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  18. randi--i have to sayAugust 12, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Too cute! Little kids are hard to chase down for photos! I am sure the perfect skirt-wearing moment will pop up soon! :)

    Randi

    http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/

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  19. Nanette MerrillAugust 13, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    So cute. I asked my 16 year old if she wanted me to make her a skirt and she looked at me like I was an alien. She actually prefers hand-me-downs. But with 6 older sisters, she has plenty I guess. I just thought it would be fun to make a skirt. Not that I have time for it!

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  20. CarinAugust 15, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    The skirt and the purses are beautiful, your grand daughter is so darling!

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  21. Aunt SpicyAugust 20, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Really, super cute! THe fabrics are fabulous!

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