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As we emerge from the cold snap and the sun begins to shine, it's the perfect time to get crafting on garments in preparation for the warmer weather. We love this darling skirt which can be whipped up in no time and, complete with pom pom trim, we're sure little ones will adore wearing it too!
Create a skirt
Cut the fabric. For ages 2-3, cut one 8.5cm x 92cm and one 15.5cm x 92cm piece, both from spotted dark fabric. For ages 4-5, cut one 8.5cm x 100cm piece and one 17.5cm x 100cm piece. Pin right sides together along one long edge of each, machine stitch and press.
Pleat the fabric along the unstitched long edges of the dark pink spotty fabric 4cm in, with the fold going underneath to the left. Pin and measure another 4cm up and pleat with the fold going underneath to the right. Continue all the way along the rest of the fabric, folding and pinning until you come to the end and tack.
Cut a 16cm x 56cm rectangle of light pink spotty fabric for ages 2-3 or 18cm x 64cm for ages 4-5. Pin to the dark pink cotton with right sides together and along the pleated edge. Machine stitch,
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