Little Blue Boo Cascade skirt

[Erin22]

Patterns

Pattern Manufacturer

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Pattern Name/Number

Cascade skirt Lil Blue Boo

Pattern Description

A knit skirt with half circles sewn vertically on skirt piece creating a ruffle skirt. It has a slight drop wast yoke.

Which view and size did you make?

Modified pattern for a size 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes

If not, why?

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Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes

If not, why?

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What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Easy to make, although cutting half circles for the cascade style ruffles took a bit long. Cute style.

Fabric used

Various knits--c/l, interlock, and jersy

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made or would recommend

For the skirt base, I did a rolled hem to give it a bit more of a finished look. I also used a zigzag stitch to sew ruffles in place, instead of straight stitch. The tutorial does not specify, just says sew them on, but I wanted to make sure thread doesn't break if pulled or tugged at.
I would not recommend using cotton interlock as it is bulky and heavy, so it did not fall as nicely. All those ruffles weigh the skirt down pretty well. I would suggest a jersey or a light weight cotton lycra for the cascading ruffles.
I would also alter the half circle pattern itself to be more narrow, so the ruffles lay closer to the body and ruffle more-- as well as not be so heavy. The bulky ruffles I find very unattractive--maybe very cute on a diapered tot though . For a tween? not sure, though my daughter absolutely loves this skirt.

Would you sew this pattern again?

Yes

Would you recommend this pattern to others?

Yes

Any additional comments

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Link to tutorial:
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/09/ca...-download.html