Little Hip Skirts
Little Hip Skirts
L007
A simple, pull on skirt, with bias waistband that fits on the hips and has 3 different versions. Four panel, full circle skirt that is great for twirling, with option to make it double layered. ‘A line’ button skirt and ten panel pleated skirt. All versions have the option of belt and belt loops.
Materials List
CIRCLE SKIRT
1 yard fabric (sizes 1-4) or 2 1/3 yards fabric (sizes 5/6-13/14)
1 yard 3/8” elastic
thread
BUTTON SKIRT
1 yard fabric (sizes 1-4) or 1 1/3 yards (sizes 5/6-13/14)
1 yard 3/8” elastic
5-7 1/2” buttons
thread
PLEATED SKIRT
1 yard fabric (sizes 1-4) or 1 1/2 yards fabric (sizes 5/6-13/14) (skirt)
1/2 yard contrasting fabric (waistband)
1 yard 3/8” elastic
thread
OPTIONAL
1/2 yard fabric (belt and belt loops)
Purchase an additional 3/4 yard fabric (for double circle skirt) (sizes 1-4)
or 2 ¼ yards fabric (for double circle skirt) (sizes 5/6-13/14)
Suitable Fabrics
We used cotton (Moda fabrics, Free Spirit fabrics and Rowan fabrics) and wool for our models. Cotton voile (Robert Kaufman fabrics) was used for the double circle skirt. Corduroy, linen, rayon and soft flowing fabrics would work as well.
| Size/Age | Weight | Length/Height | Waist | Hip Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-29 lbs | 29"-33" | 19"-19.5" | |||||||
| 2 | 29-33 lbs | 33"-36" | 19.5"-20" | |||||||
| 3 | 33-36 lbs | 36"-39" | 20"-21" | |||||||
| 4 | 36-40 lbs | 39"-42" | 20.5"-21.5" | |||||||
| 5/6 | 40-55 lbs | 42"-49" | 21"-22.5" | 24.5”-25.5” | ||||||
| 7/8 | 55-68 lbs | 49"-55" | 22.5"-23.5" | 26”-27.5” | ||||||
| 9/10 | 65-75 lbs | 55"-57" | 24"-25" | 28”-29.5” | ||||||
| 11/12 | 75-85 lbs | 57"-60" | 25"-26" | 30”-31.5” | ||||||
| 13/14 | 85-95 lbs | 60”-62” | 25”-26.5” | 32”-33" | ||||||
| 8 Sizes: Toddler 1-4 & Children 5-14 | ||||||||||