National Craft Month: How to Sew a Petal Skirt

Posted by Karisa on March 9th, 2011 at 12:02pm

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My sewing project this month was to sew a petal skirt, an idea I adapted from the Rose Petal Dress tutorial. I made a feathered skirt for New Year’s Eve that everyone called my “Black Swan skirt,” so this petal skirt can be my White Swan skirt!

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If you want to make the Black Swan skirt, check out …Love Maegan’s tutorial!

And if you want to make the White Swan skirt, read on!

Materials:

  • XL white T-shirt from Salvation Army
  • Rose petals from the dollar store

Total cost of this project: $2.60

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Instructions:

  1. First lay your T-shirt flat and cut off the bottom for your skirt piece. Cut a piece that’s long enough to make a skirt. It’s always a good idea to measure it against a skirt you already own that’s a length you like. Your skirt piece will be a tube that already has a hem, so you hardly have any work to do!Skirt 1 National Craft Month: How to Sew a Petal Skirt
  2. Sew the petals onto the skirt piece. I just placed one petal at a time and sewed them in a straight line, one next to the other.
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  3. Keep sewing and sewing and sewing (and sewing) until the whole tube is covered with petals. I sewed the top row upside down and ironed them down, so that the stitching wouldn’t show.
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    Here they are all ironed down

  4. Next, make a waist band. So far almost everything I’ve made has used an elastic waistband, so I wanted to branch out (a little!) and try to make a waistband out of just T-shirt material. I made this “yoga-style waistband,” as shown on Make It and Love It. First, I measured a pair of my pants that have a similar waistband.

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    Remember gauchos?!

  5. Next, cut more fabric from your thrifted T-shirt to use as your waistband. I made mine 6 inches wide (to ultimately make a 3 inch waistband). The length of your material is the length around your waist, or the length I measured from my gauchos!
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  6. Sew this fabric into a tube, then fold the tube in half over itself so that the wrong sides are facing each other.
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  7. Since my T-shirt was so large, my skirt piece was too big to fit around my waist, so I had to gather the top of it a bit. Sew a basting stitch all the way around the top of your skirt piece and pull the threads to gather it until the circumference of your skirt’s waist is the same as your waistband piece.
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  8. Position your skirt piece inside of the waistband so that the raw sides of the waistband and the gathered edge of the skirt are together, and the top of the waistband is facing down. Pin the waistband to the skirt.
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  9. Sew around the top of your skirt to attach the waistband to the skirt piece. Then flip the waistband right side up, remove the basting stitch (if it’s showing), and you’re done!
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I can’t decide if it looks ridiculous or fabulous, so I’ll let you decide. The White Swan Skirt: Do or Don’t?

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310 Comments for National Craft Month: How to Sew a Petal Skirt

  • 1. Michelle jadaa  |  March 9th, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    mmm cute if your a size zero but not very flattering for us bigger girls lol.

  • 2. Carol Flynn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    My niece would love this. Very cute!

  • 3. Lisa Rumley  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    My 7 year old granddaughter would really love it!

  • 4. Deanna  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Cute, but for those under 18 or if your on the red carpet. Nice job! I might try the skirt pattern without the feathers!

  • 5. PattyMadeIt  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    I think it’s VERY cute … but I agree with Michelle – us bigger gals can’t wear it ….
    Might look better with a lighter color top, that was short – so not to tuck in.
    I was wondering … those rose petals … can you wash it??
    I think I might try this application for a PURSE!!!

  • 6. Teri  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I like this, I don’t know that I could pull this off, however I could see others wearing it and I wouldn’t think it looked bad

    Teri

  • 7. Deirdre Kelly  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I know I wouldn’t look good in it, but it’s adorable! My daughter would look great in it!!!

  • 8. TheresaL  |  March 9th, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I think it is cute.

  • 9. linda  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I think it cute short and i bet i will also look cute long great job on it

  • 10. Nancy B from Many LA  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    I think it’s cute!

  • 11. ANGIE ANDERSON  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    That is a really cute idea…. I will have to try that….

  • 12. Amanda Amos  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    I think it would be cute for a little girl, but I’m not sure an average adult could pull it off.

  • 13. Callie  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    I love this but I’m not super adventuresome so I might not wear it out.

    But it is inspiring me to make a halloween costume–tooth fairy anyone?

  • 14. Pamela Wall  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    How cute would this be on a little girl for Easter?!!

  • 15. eva kiss  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    I wish I could learn this

  • 16. sharon cameron  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    my granddaughters would love this! Now I have to go get the stuff and get going with them! How sweet!

  • 17. Carol  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    I think it would look better if it weren’t so straight. Maybe flared a little at the bottom?? Shirt is not right with it either.

  • 18. Cheryl  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    That skirt is amazing & totally creative!! Love it!!

  • 19. ReganJ  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    this is so precious

  • 20. Tina  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    My little girl will love this!

  • 21. Michelle  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    great upcycle pattern…

    Thanks! onethess29 at yahoo dot com

  • 22. Susan Havens  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Cute skirt, although I couldn’t wear it.

  • 23. Vidette Benn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    That is so super cute. You did an amazing job. Oh the possibilities.

  • 24. Lisa Garrett  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    How cute! My daughter would love this.

  • 25. Tracey Spooner  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    very cute! My daughter would love it! I can see trying that method with all sorts of things!

  • 26. Stacie Zamora  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    I think it is cute! I also agree that I don’t think the average woman would be able to pull it off…although I know my 9 year old daughter would LOVE it! I am not a sewing kind of crafter, but you made this look easy enough to try. The waistband may give me a run for my money, but I think a bit of elastic might fix that!

  • 27. Kellene  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    so cute for a little girl! i could really see my niece running around twirling and dancing in this!

  • 28. Stefanie  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Love it!!

  • 29. Tammie Duckworth  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    I think it is adorable and would work well for a very skinny and tall woman. It does look like something you would see on the runway at a fashion show. But I don’t think it would be very flattering for most average size women.

  • 30. Heidi Johnson  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    i think it is such a cute idea! :)

  • 31. Terri Heyne  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    My 5 year old granddaughter might like this. She’s a tomboy but likes to dress up! Definitely is different!!

  • 32. Mary Jane Pilgrim  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    I think my teen would love this. I, however, would look ridiculous.

  • 33. Connie  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    this is so easy == and really cute for a young girl like my granddaughter..

  • 34. Diane  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    I think that it is very cute…stylish especially for the young adult women.

  • 35. Lita  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    This skirt in red would make an adorable Cinco De Mayo outfit :)

  • 36. amanda  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    This super cute but def for the under 18 girls also a really cute idea for dollie and me outfits.thanks for the idea

  • 37. Kathryn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    That is absolutely the cutest thing I have seen in a while!

  • 38. Jacalyn Reilly  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I like the petal idea, but the whole skirt is a bit much for me. I might try just putting so many rows along the bottom(4 or 5).

  • 39. melissa  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    That’s a simple and great idea even for somone that doesn’t sew much…. (clapping in my mind right now)…. great job fun for a church activity night project…. Bravo :-)

  • 40. Lija  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Way tooo adorable! I would totally rock this being a bigger girl doesn’t mean i can’t wear it, it means I can’t wear it without confidence! It also gives me some great ideas for my girls! WAY TOO GO!

  • 41. Maureen  |  March 9th, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    would be awesome on someone small framed…but not a ‘hippy woman’ like myself

  • 42. Jenn Lucas  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    This is so cute! I think I might have to try this one.

  • 43. Jane  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    LOVE IT , but i am like some of the others, us big girls can’t wear it ….have grandgirls that would love and yes it would make a great bag…

  • 44. nangy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    SOOO CUTE!! My granddaughter would love this!!Maybe I will make a matching set and when we play dress up I can wear mine.

  • 45. Dorothy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Hmmmm, frilly, stretchy… I’m thinking DANCING! And them that don’t like my big hips will just have to deal! I think it’s really cute!

  • 46. Mary Kennedy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Love it! Too cute!

  • 47. Norita Seidel  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I love it. I wouldn’t wear it but it would be fun to make and the idea can be used on so many other things to make them adorable.

  • 48. Cynthia Choate  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Love the pedtal skirit, cant wait to make it for my granddaugther. It is a great idea. You always have the greatest ideas.

  • 49. Chiara  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I think it is cute. I just think it needs a different top that covers up the waist band. I think I am going to make one for my daughter.

  • 50. Christie  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    If I didn’t have a one and a half year old determined to destroy all things white, I would so make this!!! :)

  • 51. Barbara  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Can’t wait for the granddaughters to visit so I can show them this cute skirt. They’re sure to each make one for their own closet! (They usually sew when visiting grandma’s house.)

  • 52. Danielle vonfeldt  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I think it could be super cute for thinner women or adorable for a little girl! I think I’ll try this fir my daughter actually.
    Great idea!!!

  • 53. Susan  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Very cute…I wish my daughter would wear skirts and/or dresses :-( . But…I could make one for my niece!

  • 54. Cindy huntington  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    My neices love new play dress up cloths !! they would LOVE this skirt !!!

  • 55. Sylvia Ellis  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I LOVE it! But as someone said before, it’s not really made for us bigger girls. Lol! I have a 12 yr old niece who would love it, and it looks easy enough that she and I could make it together. Thanks for the tutorial, I’m really enjoying these blog posts (and the contest!). Keep up the good work.

  • 56. Carol-Ann  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    What an innovative way to use a t-shirt. Very clever.

  • 57. April P  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I think it’s cute for a little girl. My 4 year old would flip over it. Maybe even use pink flower petals on a pink T, or other coordinating color T.

  • 58. Molly  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    CREATIVE IDEA!! MAY USE THIS FOR MY ELF COSTUMES AT THE END OF THE YEAR!! :)

  • 59. Debbie Bailey  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I think it would be for a small child. I know my Granddaughter would love it :)

  • 60. Jeanette Y  |  March 9th, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Great for the younger crowd!

  • 61. Tracy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    I think it’s awesome! I’d probably be more apt to try it with two tshirts and cut out my rose petals instead of using store bought ones.

  • 62. Christy Slay  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Nifty idea!! I’ve never tried to make clothes before, but this looks fun and interesting. Might have to try it. Good job!!

  • 63. Maggie Laird  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Love the white swan skirt. Going to make it for my 3 year old granddaughter, but I can see me trying something like this for myself. Hmmmm — you got me thinking of what else and where else I could use this — always thinking of ideas for dance costumes! Thanks so much.

  • 64. Janet  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I think it is cute, but wear a different color top with it!

  • 65. Danielle  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Cute! I once made a skirt out of Sal-Val ties. The cost was about $2.50 also. Cheap-recycled=happy-good

  • 66. Dawn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    I love it! I would have to make matching skirts for my 2 and 4 year olds. I would wear it!

  • 67. Charita  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Not for me. I don’t think my 15 year old daugther would wear it.

  • 68. Julie Johnson  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    My daughter would love this. Tanks for sharing!

  • 69. Gwenn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Very cool idea..it’s amazing what a little creativity, a t-shirt and some embellishments can make!

  • 70. Carolyn Wainscott  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    SUPER CUTE-am filing idea away for future reference for great granddaughters, costumes and doll clothes-would make a fantastic doll gown.

  • 71. Angela  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Adorable! My granddaughters will love this skirt.

  • 72. Maria Riedyk  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Love the petal skirt project but I would pick up everything and then some in my kitchen and cleaning projects.

  • 73. Gail Brand  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    This is a very cute skirt. I have three little girls and have been making pillowcase/fat quarter dresses for two weeks. They love the new outfits.

  • 74. Lisa Haller  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I think you look cute in this skirt! I’d love to make one for myself, but wonder if I could pull it off. I definitely want to try this technique for my daughter.

    Can you wash the petals without them fraying?

  • 75. June  |  March 9th, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    My grand daughters will love this! And I think the idea of making a handbag like this is terrific too. Can’t wait to get started.

  • 76. Hannah B  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    I’d say it’s cute if you’re under 20 or so. It’s a very clever idea and I like it!

  • 77. Debi  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Very pretty! If you’re young you could wear it.

  • 78. Patricia B  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Very cute. I agree it is more for a younger girl.

  • 79. Sandy Kramer  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    I Love This Skirt! I’m going to make one for my grandaughter today. Going to see if I can find the rose petals, Dollar Store, wow…who’d a thought.

  • 80. Juli W  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I would say its a no for any one over 30 or bigger than a size 10-12. A large older woman like myself–no way. However, it is cute.

  • 81. Sue Heiser  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    um, well, what can I say?

  • 82. Sarah Johnson  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    I like it! Looks really good. My granddaughter would love it!

  • 83. Cathie  |  March 9th, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    this is so cute, I am in a skirt making mood this week and am going to try this soon

  • 84. Judy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    It would look cute on my granddaughters and if you made it in black and added a top to it and a thin gold belt, it would make a great party dress.

  • 85. amanda rice  |  March 9th, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    I dont think it is ridiculous!! I think it takes brilliance to come up with such a neat idea using stuff that would maybe be untraditional and unconvetional to some. I like the idea of recycling things into something completely different than what it started out as too.

  • 86. Ruth  |  March 9th, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    this would be a fun project for my 13 yo daughter to make! Very fun!

  • 87. Cindy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    uuuum, I vote no on making this skirt.

  • 88. eileenrn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Cute for the little ones in the family.

  • 89. Wendy  |  March 9th, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I agree with the others in saying this would be great for younger girls. It is very cute, but I couldn’t see myself wearing it. Great pattern and I would like to try it for my friends daughter!

  • 90. Betty W  |  March 9th, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    The skirt is cute for a young girl or a slim woman. For the slightly larger woman I wouldn’t go for it.

  • 91. Fredda  |  March 9th, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Very cute. I think maybe a slight flare to the skirt would be better.

  • 92. merri matalon  |  March 9th, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Cute for my twin nieces. They would love it for their fourteenth birthday coming up.

  • 93. Barb Schodowski  |  March 9th, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Love It! I know a girl who would want to wear it every day.

  • 94. dawn  |  March 9th, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    yes adorable for younger and small sizes i’d be afraid they’d mistake me for a float in macy’s parade…lol

  • 95. Darby Lohrding  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:00 am

    You know I have to say I am on the fence with this project….it is a cute idea and I think I could pull it off, be it done as a mini skirt, yet I’m stumped on what type of top to wear…a bright tank shirt and perhaps a narrow bright belt around the waistband. I’m just not a huge white fan. Great job with the demo and super out of the box idea!!
    Thanks
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

  • 96. Ashley K  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:11 am

    I don’t think it would work for me (it’s probably the 44″ hips) but it looks cute on you- and would be a great dancing skirt!

  • 97. Stephanie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:31 am

    cute idea, now if I could just get off the computer to make it!

  • 98. Debbie Ebert  |  March 10th, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Love it just the way it is! Really clever idea and inspiring lots of creativity for me. Great for anyone regardless of size. Having the confidence and creativity to pull it off are the key. I think this would look awesome with a wide belt and a sparkly sequined tank top, tucked in. It looks great on you in the photo!

  • 99. Angela Reese  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I think it’s a great idea, and actually makes me think of other ways to “think outside the box”. I love the t-shirt skirt idea itself.

  • 100. Sue D  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Looks great on you–on me–not so much!

  • 101. Barbara Moore  |  March 10th, 2011 at 7:12 am

    I love it! I don’t think it would look good on me, but I have three teenage granddaughters who would love to have one of these skirts!

  • 102. Jennifer  |  March 10th, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I agree with many here … would look great for little girls, but not for me. But embellishing a bag or something? Might work …

  • 103. millie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:36 am

    very cute even though it looks like alot of work lol.

  • 104. Mim  |  March 10th, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Very cute! My Granddaughter would love that. Might have to make it for her.

  • 105. Sabrina  |  March 10th, 2011 at 10:29 am

    I think it’s cute in theory, but seems like a little much when it’s on a real person’s body.

  • 106. Kathy Ferguson  |  March 10th, 2011 at 10:55 am

    These skirts are cute.

  • 107. jenn  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I would have to agree that it won’t work for most adults of average size but would look great on teenager or little girls

  • 108. Jeri L  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:11 am

    That tulip skirt is the cutest.

  • 109. Cynthia Caves  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:22 am

    That is so cute!!

  • 110. Cynthia Rielley  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Really glad you are recycling too! We often go to Salvation Army to repurpose items. It’s cheap it’s fun and it is recycling!!!

  • 111. natalie kozaczka  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:23 am

    it’s cute for a younger person or maybe a little girl,not my style ,i’m a grandmother and can’t see me wearing it.

  • 112. Abbie M  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:23 am

    My 9 year old niece, the fashionista, would love this! I am going to give it a try!

  • 113. Rochelle  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:24 am

    My daughter would LOVE this!! Thanks for posting

  • 114. Kim  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I love it. I’m not much of a sewer, but I think I could even do this!

  • 115. Carlene Fulcher-Eaves  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:26 am

    this is darling for the younger girls and i will be making one for a 7 yr old. Not sure if i would wear it though

  • 116. Tami  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I agree with the other posters… this is for someone young. Not me! Lol! It’s cute though…

  • 117. Heather  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I think it’s kinda cute but maybe for a young small thing,since I am not I can’t see me wearing this. Might make it for my 3yo though.

  • 118. Sandy T  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Adorable for young or child. very creative

  • 119. Betsy  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am

    What an excellent idea! I definitely will try and make one! Thank you for the great idea!

  • 120. serena  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am

    This is adorable. To bad there are no little girls in my family. =:(

  • 121. Ellie Rosen  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Wow! What a huge basket of goodies!
    I’l keep knitting hats.

  • 122. stacie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:29 am

    I LOVE this skirt I want one for MYSELF!! oh and I guess I could make my daughter on too! lol

  • 123. Dorothy Rowzee  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:29 am

    this is just too cute,

  • 124. Vanessa Wachlin  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Wow! Cute skirt! ~Vanessa W

  • 125. Betty  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Would be an excellent skirt for a little girl’s Easter outfit. :)

  • 126. Melissa Free  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I adore it! I know some little ballerinas that would also adore it! I think it would look better with the shirt un-tucked though. Still wondering about the washing part…Any word on that yet?

  • 127. Serena V.  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:33 am

    This is so cute. Wish I had a little girl to make it for. Wish I sewed also. lol!

  • 128. Loreli  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:36 am

    My little one would love it, but I can’t see me enjoying it too much.

  • 129. Maria Soto  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:36 am

    agree this would be great for a small size, dressing it up with a nice sparkly top and high hill shoes, the perfect accessories, this is perfect for a prom. love the white petals, add some glitter to them and night time ready!!! very creative, never would have thought about it, one of the best recycling projects i have seen. <3 it

  • 130. tammie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:36 am

    i love sewing skirts…..this one is adorable!

  • 131. Suziel  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:37 am

    My grandaughter loves the skirt so think I will make one for her.

  • 132. BARBARA PAGAN  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:40 am

    love those skitrs…. think I night make one for my 2yr old grand daughter

  • 133. Brenda  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:41 am

    This is great.. reminds me of the old school kinda skirts…

  • 134. Nina Million  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I like it for a little girl…but I think it would look better as more of a circle skirt than a tube skirt. So using a HUGE t-shirt for a skinny girl would probably give better results.

    Also, I think that it should be shorter, like a tutu, for better effect. Wear leggings under. :D

  • 135. Janice Davis  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Too cute for a young person. I really appreciate how you show each step and break it down and make it look so easy. Thanks.

  • 136. Susan Hiatt  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:45 am

    This is real cute, and sounds like a fun activity with my nieces!

  • 137. Stacey Perritt  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Very cute :)

  • 138. Karen  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:50 am

    How very cute! Something ideal for a tween with a important dance or party coming up!

  • 139. Billie Rhodes  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:50 am

    It’s cute, I don’t know that I would wear something like it, but I bet my daughter would!

  • 140. The Happy Wife/Danielle  |  March 10th, 2011 at 11:54 am

    My daughter recently outgrew her very similar black skirt like this. She will love this!

  • 141. Christi  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I like the purse idea, and agree it should be worn for younger girls. I think it is very cute! Thanks for sharing.

  • 142. Liz T.  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I wish this had come out sooner – I would have made this for our flower girl’s dress. I will have to make it for her anyway as a gift from her crazy aunt. :)

  • 143. Kris  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I love the petal look…it never looks right on me…but It sure is adorable!

  • 144. Diana Ross  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    You are SOOOO Creative! I would love to live next door to you and share what I have and watch what you can do and just learn from each other:) I love your web page and wish you so much love! ((HUGS))

  • 145. Donna Rafuse  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Very cute. My granddaughters will love it!!!!

  • 146. Marilyn Braude  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Definitely a skirt for the younger generation!!!! Do you have any quilting patterns – the reason for my joining fav crafts

  • 147. Sarah Armstrong  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I like, it would be great for Halloween. Nice idea and looks like easy constructions.

  • 148. Dana Soderberg  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I LOVE this its super cute!!!! I will def be trying this out soon, would be great to wear out for a night out on the town

  • 149. Robin  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    so pretty for Easter!

  • 150. Bridget  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I think this is very cute, even my Junior scouts could do this for their sewing badge!! Great basket of goodies! Love to see my name drawn!!

  • 151. Tammy Buckfelder  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    What a great petal skirt! Love the layered look of that!

  • 152. Cheryl Ferrell  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    very cool idea. I love learning new things.

  • 153. Ce53  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    This is definitely not the skirt for me. It would probably work for someone quite a bit younger and quite a bit smaller than I am.

  • 154. Sandy Andress  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I have mixed feelings. To me it looks like a costume piece, BUT my granddaughters will probably like it.

  • 155. Sharon  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    this is cute. I like the gift for March it would be like Christmas.

  • 156. Tosha Clark  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I think this is really cute.I have a lot of neices and i know they would love it.Great idea.

  • 157. Sherrie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    What a neat idea and so inexpensive! I love it!

  • 158. angela  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    wow!

  • 159. Carmen  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Not something I would wear, but to each his own…

  • 160. Keli503  |  March 10th, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I like :) It’s deffinetly a “young” design….but then age is all in your attitude!

  • 161. Anna Daly  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    super cute idea! Love it!

  • 162. Martha Patterson  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Cute for a young girl but not for a full size middle aged old ladies.

  • 163. Michele Wilson  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I will be making this one for my granddaughters. This technique would be great for a costume.

  • 164. Joy Huttenburg  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    You did a great job in designing and creating the skirt. However, I don’t feel there would be a lot of interest in making or wearing one.

  • 165. dorothy  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    cute looks easy enough that I might be able to make it

  • 166. sparkleize  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    So pretty and perfect for spring time, weddings or anytime. Beautiful job done on this.

  • 167. Carole Rice  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    very clever…thinking of something for a size onsie!!

  • 168. Lori Brown  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    cute idea – SO would not fit my lifestyle, but might be fun to have one anyway!

  • 169. Shannon  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Very cute!

  • 170. Elizabeth P  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    I think it’s cute – but probably cutest on females of a certain age or size, but might be fun for a one time deal no matter who you are since it’s inexpensive.

  • 171. Kathy D  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Love the skirt!

  • 172. Judy D  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    My grandaughter would love it.

  • 173. Jessica  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Very cute skirt! And any size could pull off this skirt as long as they have the confidence to go with it! And of course the right top. If I sewed at all I would give this a try. Maybe I’ll let my mother in law have a go at it for me :)

  • 174. ShirleyGreeny  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    wow, great way to upcycle an old T-shirt!!! Really special!!! But as quoted above: not verry flattery for us bigger girls. But … a long skirt out of a night dress … mmmm :-)

  • 175. Karan Cox  |  March 10th, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Cute idea. would not look good on me but could see it on a few of my very skinny granddaughters.

  • 176. Donna R  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    This is adorable! Love the textured look. Looks great with those shoes too!

  • 177. marcia grunau  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    I don’t particularily like the skirt. It is too frilly, I know my daughter would not have worn it. However, I have some preschool grandgirls that might like it. I might try it.

  • 178. Laurie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    This would be adorable on my 16 year old – me, not so much :)

  • 179. Dotti  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Real cute idea. it would be cute to use this technique in Home dec. Also for baby or smaller girls outfits and decorating.

  • 180. Abby K  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I like it, I agree with some that mentioned that anyone larger than a size 2 might not be flattered by it. Maybe though, it could be modified into a halter top? Like the design!

  • 181. Karen K  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I think it is a cute and thrifty idea!!

  • 182. Mary Watson  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    So many applications here. It can be used for a night out or for a costume idea. Very easy, stylish and fun!

  • 183. Dorothy Y  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    It’s fun and ispiring to learn new ways of sewing things.

  • 184. shari peters  |  March 10th, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    What an interesting skirt. I love the way it is constructed and it would look good even with out the petals, or some other embellishment. I really like Favecrafts!!!

  • 185. Deb  |  March 10th, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I think it is cute, but I think the black one is more successful due to the feathers.

  • 186. Kee Ostler  |  March 10th, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    This is so much fun! I think my teenager would love it! Very creative.

  • 187. Melissa  |  March 10th, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Cute idea for a theme party or maybe even a beach party. Not really sure how the petals would hold up–may only be able to wear it once or twice. But still cute!

  • 188. Stacy  |  March 10th, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    It is cute for a little girl as a Halloween costume, maybe a fairy or princess. I don’t think it would work on an adult.

  • 189. Julie Barkley  |  March 10th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    I love it ! with the right top it would be a gorgeous outfit for going out on the town!

  • 190. Connie  |  March 10th, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Beautiful, and very trendy. Thanks for the info.
    Connie

  • 191. June Sparks  |  March 10th, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I think it would be great for a young woman to wear!

  • 192. Caroline  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Interesting….

  • 193. Judy Applegarth  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    That is so stinken cute!

  • 194. Alesha  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    The first thing I thought was, my daughter would think it was fabulous. I like the black one a bit better. If you paird it with color it would really pop.

  • 195. Bonnijean Marley  |  March 10th, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    I could not wear that skirt, but my slim daughters would look good.

  • 196. Caro  |  March 10th, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    very cute, but – how do you wash that?

  • 197. Karen  |  March 10th, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Very Cute but not for me.

  • 198. Joyce Teal  |  March 10th, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I think this technique would be a great purse!! Bright colors for day – black, white or silver for evening!!!

  • 199. Teresa  |  March 10th, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    cute skirt. i can see possibilities of decorating just a hem, pocket, purse ot neckline.

  • 200. diane koeck  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    i loved it ,the skirt is genuine and the fact that you are able to give the instructions,i have visions of making clothing i see and love but i dont know if i can make my own pattern like you you did ,you are talented !

  • 201. Deborah K  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I couldn’t wear it, but skinny-minis prob could…

  • 202. GLADYS CLEVELAND  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS SKIRT !!! I AM SO GOING TO HAVE MY DAUGHTER MAKE THIS, (I CAN’T SEW ANYMORE AS MY VISION IS NOT WHAT IT ONCE WAS)SHE WILL BE MAKING A FLOOR LENGTH VERSION FOR ME AND YOUR VERSION FOR HERSELF – SHE DOES NOT KNOW THIS YET BUT I WILL BE CALLING HER TONIGHT TO LET HER KNOW.LOL – LOVE THIS !!!

  • 203. Toni Flaugh  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I love your rose petal skirt, it is gorgeous, I would wear it myself, and I am a plus size girl, but I would rock it, thanks Toni

  • 204. Cindy G  |  March 10th, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Very Interesting.

  • 205. joan  |  March 10th, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Very creative but I don’t care for as an adult skirt. How about using this technique as a trim around a V neck pullover or a baby’s panties?

  • 206. Nona  |  March 11th, 2011 at 1:20 am

    This pattern very cleverly uses simple materials to make an elegant yet edgy skirt. It would be fun to wear, but you have to have the right figure for it.

  • 207. Hafsah Zainuddin  |  March 11th, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Lovely…very creative and easy to follow tutorial.

  • 208. Gina Ku  |  March 11th, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Very cute, not sure I could get away with it but my daughter could. Looks easy enough too

  • 209. Jody Marrow  |  March 11th, 2011 at 8:04 am

    So cute, tutoral great, can’t wait to make one for my grand daughter………

  • 210. Cathy  |  March 11th, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I love this pattern I may have to make a couple for my grandaughters I know they would love it.

  • 211. Clarice  |  March 11th, 2011 at 10:50 am

    I am so glad to see more and more crafters taking up sewing. I have been sewing for over 40 years, started back when my daughter was a toddler. I love this pattern because it is something I can do and not spend a lot of money. I have a 10 year old grand-daughter who will love it. thank you so much for the thrifty idea.

  • 212. teri dalco  |  March 11th, 2011 at 11:46 am

    cute!

  • 213. Deborah Miller  |  March 11th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Wow love this skirt, I have a 3 year old that would love this in pink.

  • 214. patsy  |  March 11th, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I LOve anything craft related–My fav. places are thrift shops for heirlooms & ideas for projects.

  • 215. Melanie  |  March 11th, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    I think this would be very cute for little girls, especially little toddlers!

  • 216. Kourtnie  |  March 11th, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    its really pretty! if i had a sewing machine i would try this!

  • 217. SHIRLEY  |  March 11th, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    I could picture this on young child for costume or in the right fabric, a twentysomething could probably pull it off for a club outfit — but the majority of women could not wear this

  • 218. Marianna  |  March 11th, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    I think it is cute, but I would never wear one.

  • 219. Chanda Kim  |  March 11th, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Ummm not sure on this one. A great idea perhaps with more color in it?

  • 220. Sharon DiAmore  |  March 12th, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Very cute! But I think my hips would look better in a darker color. Great for a child’s dance costume.

  • 221. Becca Ward  |  March 12th, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Don’t

  • 222. Nancy  |  March 12th, 2011 at 4:32 am

    Perhaps as a Halloween costume

  • 223. Teresa  |  March 12th, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Oh that idea would work with more than just petals! How about leaves for fall? or hearts for Valentines?

  • 224. Dena  |  March 12th, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I am way to large to look anything but ridiculous in this. But as soon as I saw it I thought of all the young (8 to 10 year olds) girls that would love this.

  • 225. Juliann aka the Sick Chick  |  March 12th, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Cute but I don’t think it’s worth all the work for something that’s not going to be washable and probably not even dry cleanable! :(

  • 226. Brianna L.  |  March 14th, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    So cute! Thanks for the step by step photos. I’m so lost without them.

  • 227. Ann Parris  |  March 14th, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    To your question, do!!!!! I love the clever use of the petals and t-shirt.

  • 228. Michelle G  |  March 15th, 2011 at 4:08 am

    You certainly have a lot more patience than I have.Lovely design!!

  • 229. Rachel R.  |  March 15th, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I agree with the general consensus that it depends – some people could pull it off and others couldn’t.

  • 230. Diane Murphy  |  March 15th, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Ah its lovley but dont think Ive got the legs for it.!

  • 231. Patricia  |  March 15th, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Fantastic prize! Who ever wins this is a very lucky person! Thank-you!!

  • 232. Linda Young  |  March 15th, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I want the crafts basket to play with! And my cats would love the basket too!

  • 233. Pamela  |  March 15th, 2011 at 11:13 am

    The skirt looks great! I am a big gal so I wouldn’t go there, but you totally pull it off. What an easy tute. I might even be able to make it. It is very sweet. I can see it as a dressy dress pair with a cute top(think your black swan dress) and going to church or a wedding or dinner with your man!!
    Thank you for sharing..

  • 234. Teresa Mallek  |  March 15th, 2011 at 11:48 am

    My grand daughter would love that for her special occasion coming up.

  • 235. Teresa Mallek  |  March 15th, 2011 at 11:53 am

    That wonderful basket would be awesome on a rainy day with the grand daughters.
    Maybe also enjoy the weekend with my daughter and show her what ma has been trying to teach her along!

  • 236. matty  |  March 15th, 2011 at 11:59 am

    How cute is that??

  • 237. pam  |  March 15th, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    So cute. I would love to try in the hot pink petals I saw at Wallyworld

  • 238. Garilyn  |  March 15th, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Cute skirt! I think it’d be great for my daughter.

  • 239. Geraldine  |  March 15th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    That is so cute,will have to try making one.

  • 240. Karen  |  March 15th, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Cute skirt. Just not for me. Wish I had a grand-daughter I could make it for. Great instructions.

  • 241. Barbara  |  March 15th, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Not sure that I would wear it. But my granddaughter would love to play dress up in it. Thans for tutorial.

  • 242. Janice  |  March 15th, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Cute skirt for young girls, and great prize basket!

  • 243. Ann  |  March 15th, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    So many crafts, so little time!!!

  • 244. Jo  |  March 15th, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Cute!

  • 245. Vicki Heimberger  |  March 15th, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Would be a sweet skirt for a child to wear this spring and summer. Love it.

  • 246. Alice Bailey  |  March 15th, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to make this for a granddaughter, however I only have grandsons, so I am out of luck. But it is so cute!!!!

  • 247. angela  |  March 15th, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    its really pretty and feminine I would wear it!!

  • 248. charmaine johnstone  |  March 15th, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    very cute and a cool idea.I have a niece that would love to make this.

  • 249. sharon  |  March 15th, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    i love this skirt. i found rose petals on oriental trading in the clearance tab, under not so perfect or something like that, the packs were like .79 cents. again i just think this is so cute.

  • 250. Karen Lee  |  March 15th, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Someone needs to speak to the young ladies of our family. My daughter-in-law gave us a beautiful grandson and my niece gave us 2 beautiful grand nephews. Maybe I’ll save the pattern for the next generation. Thank you for sharing the very cute pattern.

  • 251. Diana Hensley  |  March 15th, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Love this skirt, so simple to make, AND so cute!

  • 252. Michelle Darby  |  March 15th, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    what a great idea and so easy to make!

  • 253. Dollie  |  March 15th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Cute – would look great with patterned tights and a cute top like the young girls wear.

  • 254. sonia strock  |  March 15th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    How cute is this,

  • 255. Susie  |  March 15th, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Adorable…not on me of course, but I have a niece it would look fantastic on.

  • 256. Sandy  |  March 15th, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    LOVE!!! Love!!! the skirt.Thanks for showing “How To”.
    Sandy

  • 257. Diane Standish  |  March 16th, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Love your tutorial!How easy-can’t wait to make this for my granddaughter! Thanks

  • 258. Shelly  |  March 16th, 2011 at 6:56 am

    Some time ago I bought 2 bags of red rose petals. Wasn’t sure what I would make with them, but they were on clearance, and you know how we crafters are, can’t pass up a bargain, even if we don’t know the immediate use of it. I’m so glad I did buy them, now I can make a skirt for my grandaughter that loves my “home made” items!

  • 259. Deb G  |  March 16th, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Wow, you would feel amazing wearing this petal skirt! Worth the extra effort!

  • 260. Lavonne Winans  |  March 16th, 2011 at 10:50 am

    I’m a beginner, or maybe I’m just too lazy to attempt something like this. BUT, I like it!

  • 261. Vanessa Kersey  |  March 16th, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    I bet you could use this to make a shirt also.

  • 262. Julie Kerschen  |  March 16th, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Very cute. Great for the younger generation or if you are a size 0 but not for the bigger gals.

  • 263. Kathryn  |  March 17th, 2011 at 6:47 am

    that is so unique! And I can’t believe it only costs $2.50 to make.

  • 264. Rebecca  |  March 17th, 2011 at 8:54 am

    CUTE!!CUTE!! I’m just getting into crafts & dont own a sewing machine yet. Dont think I would tackle this project without one..it would take forever!

  • 265. Ellen Larson  |  March 17th, 2011 at 11:38 am

    I Love that skirt! My grandaughters would all love to have one!!

  • 266. Doris  |  March 17th, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I think it’s fab if you can pull it off, but potentially horrid if you can’t but wear it anyway. I couldn’t pull it off, but I would love to make something like that for my daughter. :-D

  • 267. Teresa (Knittingdancer)  |  March 18th, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Very cute skirt for someone young. I like the way the directions were given for this pattern.

  • 268. Savannah  |  March 18th, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    This is very cute! I would definitely make this!

  • 269. Amanda  |  March 18th, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    It looks great, and the directions seem to be easy to follow, unfortunately it would not fit my body… :/

  • 270. Susan  |  March 19th, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    This skirt would be great on my daughter, who is very slim,but I couldn’t wear it . Very creative use of a thrifted t shirt though ! I really wouldn’t mind making this !
    I love the easy directions too !

  • 271. Rose Peluso  |  March 19th, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    If I were a young woman, I’d love this and I have about 50 bags of those exact petals in my craft stash…I have them in white, pink and red…they are so pretty…maybe I can come up with another way to use the petals instead of a skirt…I’ll keep thinking about that.

  • 272. Ann Andos  |  March 20th, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    The finished skirt looks very pretty and professional. However that’s a lot of work to do just to have people laugh at you.
    Not something I would wear.

  • 273. Evelene Sterling  |  March 20th, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    I think it is adorable for my granddaughter. bimbi9atverizondotnet

  • 274. Tracey  |  March 21st, 2011 at 4:26 am

    Great idea for kids and grandkids! Very Unique look with little hassle.

  • 275. Frances  |  March 21st, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Very cute idea! Thanks for sharing how it’s done.

  • 276. Elizabeth  |  March 22nd, 2011 at 5:27 am

    A definite DO!!! I would pair it with a purple top, but that’s just me. It looks so pretty and perfect for spring and summer!

  • 277. Jennivie  |  March 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 am

    I think the right accessories and top will make that skirt fabulous. I can’t really make up my mind either. I like it but I think if it were shorter worn over leggings, or as a child’s skirt instead would be best. Hmmm…

  • 278. ...love Maegan  |  March 23rd, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    so fantastic!!! …I’m so glad your feather skirt was a hit! …this white swan petal skirt will be too.

  • 279. Meredith  |  March 24th, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Not quite my style, but I do like it.
    It would be cute on a baby.

  • 280. nik  |  March 25th, 2011 at 5:35 am

    I can see wearing it with a white tank top to a fun summer parade or art fair…something festive. It’s a cute idea for a little girl’s jumper too.

  • 281. wanda tucker  |  March 25th, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    i love this skirt so pretty ,going to make my niece one and taking a tshirt and line collar in the pedals
    so love this

    and i love your site im having a lot of medical problems now and not working so i sew alot and sew many ideas i get from here just love it
    thank you for creating this site
    thank you so much

  • 282. Valerie  |  March 27th, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I agree a big size woman like me wouldn’t do it justice but a young girl would look cute. My daughter would like it if it were black or dark blue.

  • 283. Marla Benabdallah  |  March 27th, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Very cute – I think for granddaughters though not my XL self

  • 284. Kathy D  |  March 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am

    Have the perfect idea for this pattern!

  • 285. Susan C  |  March 28th, 2011 at 9:27 am

    My first visit to this blog. I’m not a sewer, but love the idea of this craft blog. I’ll be back!

  • 286. BrendaLea  |  March 28th, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I think it is adorable. I’m a plus size, so I wouldn’t wear it myself. But would be great for teens, tweens and younger women.

  • 287. Larissa LeBovidge  |  March 28th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Cute….can take some ideas from it too…happy craft month!

  • 288. Donna Ruggles  |  March 28th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Very cool for the younger set!

  • 289. Sandi P.  |  March 28th, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I think this would be an excellent party skirt, but for me (big) I would use two t-shirts, use the top tube plain and put the petals on the bottom tube, making a midi or full length skirt, with the petals just above, at the knee, and below.

  • 290. Annette  |  March 29th, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Too much fun and with style!

  • 291. Sara Oliver  |  March 29th, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Love the skirt. I work in a kindergarten class and can see a room full of these skirts on the girls. I’ll let you know.

  • 292. Virginia J  |  March 31st, 2011 at 10:48 am

    I love the black swan skirt!!!I would totally wear that!

  • 293. Susan D'Alesandro Wilder  |  March 31st, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Love this, it’s really cute! Love to win that Prize basket for National Craft Month, susan_wilder59@yahoo.com

  • 294. Sondra Rosencrantz  |  March 31st, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    This skirt is darling for a young girl.
    Since I am no longer young I feel that only young girls could get away with wearing it.

  • 295. Janet  |  March 31st, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    What a cute idea. My granddaughter will love it.

  • 296. Kae  |  April 5th, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    The younger and smaller the wearer, the better!

  • 297. DiDi Thompson  |  April 18th, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    It’s a definite DO! My daughters would love this skirt. I think I’ll stop at Dollar Tree on the way home…

  • 298. Victoria  |  May 29th, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I love this! I think it’s gorgeous. I may not do this for myself, but I think either my daughter or my niece-on-the-way will be getting one!! Thanks for the tute, such a great idea! I also featured this on my blog today! http://vixenmade.blogspot.com/2011/05/petal-skirt.html

  • 299. Terri Overmon  |  July 3rd, 2011 at 12:38 am

    My granddaughter and I saw a skirt just like this about a month ago at a childen store in the mall and she loved it, but it seemed abit pricey, so when I saw it on your site I maded it for her birthday and she loved it. Thanks

  • 300. Garlynda  |  August 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am

    How cute got to make one for my granddaughter she loves fu fu stuff.

  • 301. Leah Brislin  |  August 24th, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Cute! My daughters would love this :)

  • 302. Cheri  |  August 24th, 2011 at 11:14 am

    I like this a lot, but only for my granddaughter. I agree not for bigger ladies.

  • 303. sillykid  |  August 24th, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I just love this skirt. To bad I am so plump. I will make this for a little girl I know. Thanks a million

  • 304. rosie  |  January 8th, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Start from a skirt or dress that flatters, and use only a few rows at the hem. Do any color that suits the intended wearer. I think it could be a very nice way to add a little extra flirty fun, with also the illusion of a bit more length, to a little black dress. It mihgt also make other items fun and chic, such as a headband, a bracelet (from a wrist band), a necklace, or how about a nifty mask?!

  • 305. خياطة وتفصيل  |  February 21st, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Cute skirt, although I couldn’t wear it.

  • 306. Amy  |  March 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Loved this idea! Made a mini skirt for my 9 month old and everyone loved it!

  • 307. Shonna  |  March 16th, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I like it! It’s such a great idea I’m going to use it peacock inspired skirt I’m making. Halloween in New Orleans, why not go super glam? Thanks again for posting this. Your crafty creativeness has inspired my own!

  • 308. janice urffer  |  April 8th, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Very creative and I think I would love it for myself age 57. You are only as young as you feel.

  • 309. Debbie  |  April 21st, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    was wondering if the petalskirt can be washed? I love it.

  • 310. Kaye Findley  |  May 3rd, 2012 at 3:25 am

    I think it would make a darling apron! Good job, and so thrifty!
    Kaye

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