Once upon a time I sewed my sweet Rora a skirt full of sunshine. I followed this free online tutorial, which is based on measurements for a perfect fit every time.

Awwww! Nowadays we call her by her proper name, but she’s just as sweet and full of sunshine. And since Elora has been enjoying wearing skirts lately, I presented her with a choice of fabrics the other day for a new spring skirt.

Wouldn’t you know, she chose the apples? Actually she’s had her eye on that fabric since I brought it home last year. It is by Heather Ross from her Forestburgh collection. The two showier prints are from Anna Maria Horner’s Our Fair Home. And the blue fabric all the way left is a leftover rayon, used to make pajama pants for Aria years ago.

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I tell you, a skirt comes together in no time. This one has some nice details like a flat front waistband with elastic only in the back. It sits nicely and doesn’t require a zipper. Plus, there are simple pleat details in the hem which make it feel extra pretty.

She’s worn it to school today! Isn’t it wonderful that a yard of fabric can be transformed to give us both so much pleasure? Yay for sewing!