{"id":51341,"date":"2015-11-03T10:14:37","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T15:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=51341"},"modified":"2015-11-03T08:35:53","modified_gmt":"2015-11-03T13:35:53","slug":"swingset-skirt-panelist-meredith-from-olivia-jane-handcrafted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/11\/swingset-skirt-panelist-meredith-from-olivia-jane-handcrafted.html","title":{"rendered":"swingset skirt panelist: meredith from olivia jane handcrafted"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third member of the talented panel for our Swingset Skirt sew-along<\/a> is Meredith, whose impeccable sewing has been featured on the blog in the past here<\/a> and here<\/a>. The sew-along begins next Monday, and if you haven’t picked up a copy of the pattern for yourself so you can join us, don’t delay! The pattern is available in paper<\/a> or in digital form<\/a>. Meredith always has such great taste in fabrics, let\u2019s see what she has prepared for her skirt.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hi! I\u2019m Meredith and I blog over at Olivia Jane Handcrafted<\/a>, though I\u2019m always popping in on Instagram<\/a> showing sneak peeks of whatever I\u2019m working on, which is always something! I enjoy the full spectrum of sewing, from garments to quilts to bags to home things, I really do love to do it all. I have a five year old daughter and an 18 month old son, and another boy on the way. When I\u2019m not homeschooling or chasing them around, you\u2019ll find me stitching something!<\/p>\n

The plan for my Swingset skirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fabric:<\/strong> I\u2019m using two main fabrics, a floral chambray and tana lawn horse print from Liberty and pairing it with a hot pink georgette. The main fabrics will be the outermost and innermost layers and the georgette will be in the middle, making this ultra girly skirt full and reversible.<\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong> I\u2019m making a size five for my five year old.<\/p>\n

Modifications:<\/strong> As I mentioned, I\u2019m attempting to make my skirt a little fuller and reversible. Since I want that pink georgette to peek through, I\u2019ll be using the main template for that layer, and the two outer layers will be slightly shorter using the lining template. I\u2019m also going to use this gold bias tape to bind the hem of the pink georgette, rather than using a standard hem. I will be using French seams<\/a> on all layers of the skirt.
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\nSewing notes:<\/strong> I\u2019ve made a couple of Swingset skirts<\/a> for myself to see me through my maternity phase. I realized that I don\u2019t need to have the drawstring show, though I do love the adjustment aspect. So I will use a drawstring for just one layer (most likely the chambray side) and when it\u2019s worn on the reverse it can be hidden inside. I haven\u2019t come to a final decision on whether I will use ribbon or some of the pony fabric for my drawstring.<\/p>\n

Plans for styling it:<\/strong> My daughter is in a skirt phase these days, so making this skirt couldn\u2019t come at a better time. I\u2019ve made her many a Liberty skirt and she will pair them with whatever t-shirt she\u2019s in the mood for, which is often a Minion or Gators shirt, and will often wear glitter shoes. She has a style all of her own. I guess we\u2019ll see what she comes up with for this skirt!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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