This is a tutorial that I shared over At the Picket Fence, so just in case you missed it here it is!
So today I thought I would share a Layered Skirt with you, that almost looks and feels like a Spring Rainbow!!
So hopefully this will be a little Ray of Sunshine for some of you {*Wink*}
So here we go ladies.
I first started out with an array of different colored cotton fabrics. There really is no right or wrong in color scheme or choice. So go ahead and mix it up and have fun.
I wanted the skirt to be roughly 20 inches long, so I cut 2 strips of each color
( on the fold of the fabric ) at 5 inches wide.
You are going to start off by taking 2 strips of different colors and place right sides together and stitch along the top ( you can finish each edge with a Serged or Zig Zag stitch as you go or when you have attached all the strips of fabric together ). Continue to do this with each color, being sure you are placing the colors according to your preference from top to bottom. If any of your fabrics are different lengths, trim off and make your ends even.
You will do this all over again with your other strips, leaving you with 2 panels a front and backside of your skirt.
Then take the RIGHT sides of your skirt panels and place them together. Stitch up the both sides and hem the bottom of your skirt.
You then will take the TOP edge of your skirt and gather it. I use a Ruffle Foot that I bought for my machine. (you can get one at most sewing stores or if you machine requires special feet,then you will have to order it from the company) You can also use the LONGEST stitch length on your machine and leaving a LONG thread tail, you will pull on the BOBBIN thread and gather as you go.
For this skirt I wanted to add an attached sash, to be able to tie in a bow. So instead of doing a solid waste band, I cute 2 pieces at 4 inches wide. (your length will be determined on the size waist your are making this for).
I finished my top edges and then pressed over 1 inch.
Pin your waist band right sides together to the top of your skirt.
For the sash I cut two 6 inch wide strips on the fold of the fabric, you will fold in half and stitch up the sides, leaving the ends open for turning. Press your sash with an iron. Turn one raw edge of your openings in and top stitch your sash.
Place your sash in the opening of the SIDES of your waist band and pin in place.
Stitch the sides of your waist band and trim off any excess fabric. Top stitch the top of your waistband and leave about 1.5 inch opening on your sides. ( NOTE: if you want to make this a full elastic waist band skirt you only need to leave one side open for the elastic, because I wanted a FLAT front and an elastic back, I left both sides of my waist band open 1.5 inches to secure the elastic ) for your elastic to go through. Run your elastic through and stitch in place.
You will then have an attached sash to your skirt.
And, now you have your very own Spring Rainbow to brighten your days.
The color options are truly endless, so have fun and get creative.
I hope you enjoyed and thank you once again, Heather and Vanessa for having me over.
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That is too, too cute. You are such a talented seamstress. I just love it- xo Diana
Absolutely adorable. The colors are perfect for Spring. So pretty, Angelina.
AWE!! Thank you, Judith. I was actually thinking about you and wondering how it was going with your ebook
Love the colors…too cute!
Such a sweet color combo! Great job on this skirt. The flower just adds the perfect touch.
dress is so pretty and kiddos too!
So fresh and beautiful! Love this!
Ooooh! CUTE skirt!! Can I pretty please borrow your stinkin’ adorable children for our posts, too?! Your family is so incredibly talented! (: xoxo
LOL!!! Sure you can borrow them anytime
Thank you so much for the sweet comments 
Love this tutorial, have pinned it for future references. Love the fabric colours you’ve chosen, perfect for spring.
You amaze me! What a sweet model, that skirt ROCKS my socks!!
xoxox
Love love love!
Thank you so much, Hayley and thank you for stopping in
So cute – I love it! I included this in my spring and Easter round-up. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://www.mommade.org/2013/03/spring-and-easter-round-up.html
Sarah
Such a fun skirt! My 3 year old would love one made from different shades of her favorite color – PINK! I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Thank you so much Lauren, and I will be sure to stop in
Beautiful! Your pictures are amazing, so clear and pretty!
I love this darling skirt!! Oh to be a little girl (or guy!) with a mama who can create such lovely things
Thank you so much for joining Pretty Things this week!
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
This is great! I would love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-party-week-14/
I love the colors. It reminds me of dreamsicles and blue skies. I hope you made a matching one for you because it is oh so cute.
What a lovely little skirt!
Thanks for this tutorial. I have always wanted to try a waistband with a flat front and gathered back. I am going to make this!!!
Do you think this would work with knit fabric – daughter and Daughter in law do not like to iron! So cute!
Hi Jan, you most certainly could use knit for this skirt. That would look really cute
Thanks – I’ll send a picture when I get it done!
hi, i love the look of this, but don’t understand the dimensions of each strip.
Could you quantify it please?
e.g each strip measure 4″ x 40 inches for example?
i understand you want the entire skirt length to be 20″, so am guessing maybe each strip is 4″ in one direction and maybe “width of fabric” in the other direction???
am i on the right track? i would love to make one for my child. Thank you for making a design with only ONE gather/rufffle layer.
Hi Gigi,
Thank you so much for stopping in. Let’s see if I am understanding and can help you out here. If your Skirt Length measures 20 in total and you want 4 colors you would cut your Strips on the fold of your fabric (giving you the length of 40 to 45 inches, across depending on your fabric).. The length being the fabric and the 5 inches being your width. (allow for a seam allowance ) So you would have 5 STRIPS cut on the fold of the fabric, which will give you a 20 in LONG skirt, when sewn together. I hope that helped and if you still need some help be sure to let me know and I would more than happy to call you or you can call me
So if I am making this out of knit which is 58 – 60 inches wide, I would need to make the strips shorter?
Hi Jan, You could certainly cut them to them down.. Or Keep it the same for a fuller skirt. But it also depends the size you are making it for. I would LOVE to see pictures when your finished!!