I'm very happy to announce that my newest pattern is now out, the—

FLEURETTE Bubble & Summer Skirt Sewing Pattern

Yippee! This pattern took a while because there were a lot of details to take care of with regard to the whole package. E and I took lots and LOTS of photos of the different skirts at aaalllll different places. I really wanted to capture the free flowing, graceful aspects of the skirt. Plus, I had to work through the whole range of sizes the pattern supports (X-Small to Large). So I had some math to do!

Anyway, the pattern offers both a bubble skirt style, where the bottom of the skirt curves inward; and, a summer skirt with a traditional finish. The instructions are easy to follow and suitable for beginning to intermediate sewers.

I wanted to do this pattern because most commercial skirt patterns I use take way, way too much fabric because of the way the skirt curves when laid flat. I love skirts, but I don't want to spend 3 yards per skirt! This economical pattern makes good use of the little fabric you need, but still with graceful flow and airiness. I also wanted to make a bubble skirt that has a professional seamless lining, where most bubble skirt patterns only offer an elastic bottom which don't seem comfortable at all.

The first time I took the bubble skirt out for a spin, I got three separate compliments about the skirt within the same store! How rare is that in apathetic LA? Imagine what you'd get!

Please pardon my face all over the photos. I don't have a model yet... To check out the pattern details, please click through to my shop: