{"id":51894,"date":"2015-12-02T09:59:44","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T14:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=51894"},"modified":"2015-12-02T09:59:44","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T14:59:44","slug":"customizing-the-onstage-tutu-skirt-curtain-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/12\/customizing-the-onstage-tutu-skirt-curtain-call.html","title":{"rendered":"customizing the onstage tutu skirt: curtain call"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Guess who\u2019s been tinkering with our patterns again? Why, it\u2019s Shelley from <a href=\"http:\/\/bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bartacks and Singletrack<\/a>. She is returning with a customization to a girl\u2019s Oliver + S pattern, the Onstage Tutu Skirt. It\u2019s such a pretty skirt, perfect for a fancier occasion and just in time for the holidays. Instructions for a doll skirt are included in the Onstage Tutu Skirt instructions, so you could take Shelley\u2019s idea and modify the doll version for girls who want to match their dolls. Stocking stuffer, anyone? Thanks Shelley for sharing this terrific tutorial!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hello everyone. Have you got a long, long list of projects that need to be made before Christmas? Me too.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick, little modification that you can make to the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/free-patterns\/onstage-tutu-skirt\/\">Onstage Tutu Skirt<\/a> for a last minute party skirt that\u2019s sure to get you a standing ovation from the girl you sew for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/onstagetutuTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51902\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/onstagetutuTITLE-580x783.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt: Curtain Call\" width=\"580\" height=\"783\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Essentially we\u2019re just going to add a casing to the reverse side of the outer skirt layer(s). A ribbon will run up and down in the casing and act as a drawstring to \u201craise the curtain\u201d of our skirt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/free-patterns\/onstage-tutu-skirt\/\">Onstage Tutu Skirt pattern<\/a> \u2013 available as a free download<\/li>\n<li>Fabric for the main skirt and a lightweight fabric like a voile, georgette, silk or tulle for the overskirt. Go fancy, it\u2019s Christmas after all!<\/li>\n<li>An extra small piece of fabric 1.5\u201d wide and as long as the overskirt. Alternately, you could use 1\u201d single fold pre-made bias binding.<\/li>\n<li>3\/8\u201d ribbon. You\u2019ll need twice the length of your overskirt, plus about 20\u201d for tying a nice bow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s get sewing!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Firstly, I\u2019ve constructed the skirt and the overskirt as per the pattern instructions. I\u2019ve chosen to have my overskirt shorter than the skirt and so cut it about 1.5 inches shorter than the pattern recommendation. The fabric I used for the overskirt did require hemming. If you need to hem your overskirt do this once the centre back seam has been sewn. Don\u2019t forget that the pattern does not include a hem allowance for the overskirt as it\u2019s usually made in tulle which doesn\u2019t require hemming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-casing-strip.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51895\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-casing-strip-580x870.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-casing-strip-580x870.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-casing-strip-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2-casing-strip.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not using bias binding then you need to press under the long edges of your casing strip. Press each long edge under by 1\/4\u201d and then press one short end up by 1\/4\u201d. The other short end can be left unpressed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-strip-pressed-ends.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51896\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-strip-pressed-ends-580x870.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-strip-pressed-ends-580x870.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-strip-pressed-ends-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3-strip-pressed-ends.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mark the half and quarter points on the skirt and overskirt as per the pattern instructions. I\u2019ve offset the casing for my ribbon by putting it just to the centre of one of the front quarter marks, but really, you can have it wherever you like.<\/p>\n<p>With the overskirt wrong side up, pin the casing, right side up, to the skirt where you\u2019ve chosen to place it. Align the turned under short end with the hem (or bottom edge) of the overskirt.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-strip-in-place.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51897\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-strip-in-place-580x870.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-strip-in-place-580x870.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-strip-in-place-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4-strip-in-place.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Edgestitch the casing to the overskirt down each long edge. Then stitch another vertical row of stitching straight down the middle. Leave the top and bottom ends of the casing open.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-strip-sewn-on.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51898\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-strip-sewn-on-580x868.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-strip-sewn-on-580x868.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-strip-sewn-on-184x275.jpg 184w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5-strip-sewn-on.jpg 1069w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, using <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/10\/help-with-inserting-drawstrings.html\">a bodkin or other handy tool<\/a>, thread the ribbon up one side of the casing, out the top, then back down the other side. Pull the ribbon through until the free ends are of an even length and there isn\u2019t a loose loop at the top.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-ribbon-threaded.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51899\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-ribbon-threaded-580x870.jpg\" alt=\"Customizing the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-ribbon-threaded-580x870.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-ribbon-threaded-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6-ribbon-threaded.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the skirt construction is now just as per the pattern. The only change you need to make is to create two sets of gathering stitches across the overskirt&#8217;s front section. One set of gathering stitches from a side marking to the casing, and then the next set going from the casing to the other side seam. The centre front and side markings of the skirt and overskirt should still match up as you gather, but you won\u2019t be trying to gather the casing and ribbon itself.<\/p>\n<p>Since I was working to a brief of \u201creally fancy please Mum\u201d I also added a bit of lace to the bottom of my main skirt. I have to give a shout out to Dubhels2003 (<a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/members\/dubhels2003\/\">@dubhels2003<\/a>) from the Oliver + S forum, as she gifted me the ribbon and lace trims. How she knew they would match perfectly with these leftover fabrics from my stash is almost spooky!<\/p>\n<p>The gifted trims arrived after I\u2019d sent her an outgrown dress. Have you seen this thread in the forums? <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/forums\/topic\/up-for-grabs\">Up For Grabs<\/a> where beautifully made and much loved (or not worn at all, grrr) Oliver + S garments are packaged up and passed on to be loved (or rejected) all over again.<\/p>\n<p>For me, that embodies everything that is wonderful about the sewing community we\u2019ve created here, and makes this the perfect Christmas skirt!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7-modelled-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51900\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7-modelled-image-580x870.jpg\" alt=\"Customized Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7-modelled-image-580x870.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7-modelled-image-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7-modelled-image.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and hope you enjoy your sewing whenever you can!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to Shelley we have a nice tutorial on modifying the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt (free pattern) just in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":51902,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[66,20643,140],"class_list":["post-51894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-customized","tag-onstage-tutu-skirt","tag-tutorial"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/onstagetutuTITLE.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-dv0","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":40447,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2014\/12\/onstage-tutu-skirt-sew-along-day-1.html","url_meta":{"origin":51894,"position":0},"title":"onstage tutu skirt sew-along","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"December 3, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Join us as we sew the Oliver + S Onstage Tutu Skirt. 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