This skirt.

It’s beginning to be a busy couple of weeks with the end of school approaching.  By this time of year, I’m pretty burnt out with having a schedule and my children are too.  We are counting the weeks until school is over and there are beach days, ice creams, friends playing (mom’s friends too) and sleeping in late.  This past weekend a certain special girl had her dance recital.  It was adorable and she was so proud of herself! I’m proud of her too.  Afterwards, there was ice cream with friends and a lot of running around with a pack of kids.  These are special times!  We also tried something new.  Rock climbing.  Since I am very much a land-loving-kinda-lady, my feet were firmly planted on the ground.  But oh, my kids climbed and climbed.  What fun!

A proud little dancer.

I’m amazed at how high they climbed!!

Now let’s talk about the title of this blog post; this lovely skirt.  I made the Everyday Skirt by Liesl + Co (of Oliver + S patterns).

Paper pattern.

I bought the paper pattern and not the PDF that you can print at home.  I prefer the paper patterns as they come in an envelope and I can trace my size; although do buy PDF’s too.  I’ve seen this skirt everywhere online and it looked to me like a staple for my wardrobe.  I cut a size M.  The back of the pattern mentions that this skirt is meant to be worn on a dropped waist, just above the hip bones, and suggests cutting a size smaller if you wear it on your waist.  I am wearing it on my natural waist and I stayed with my regular size.  I like the way it fits me.  I really love this skirt!  It shows off my waist and since I am ‘curvy’ up top sometimes it is hard to find something to accentuate my waist.  The waistband is flat in front and gathered with an elastic casing in the back.  There are also flat front pockets.  The pattern is very easy to sew and as with all of Liesl + Co patterns, the directions are superb.  The fabric I used is Chambray Union Slub Indigo by Robert Kaufman.  This fabric is lightweight and perfect for summer with tiny flecks of yellow, green and red in it.  I will be making more!

Front of skirt with gathers.

Flat front pockets.

Back gathers.

Have a wonderful week!