Welcome back to another day in our Baby Shower Theme Week! Today, I’m sharing another tutorial for a baby gift I recently gave a friend who is having a little girl any day now! There is just something special about having a daughter, it’s beyond words for me. I honestly had no idea how much I could love a little human being and I get SO excited for my friends who are about to become a mom for the first time.
Here is the little baby ruffle skirt and matching headband I made for my friend’s new bundle of joy. I actually loved it so much that I ended up making one for Baby E! (From the picture it almost looks like a high waisted skirt and a swim suit top, gosh that would be cute too!)
I don’t have exact sizing, but I think this will fall somewhere around 0-3 months.
So let’s get started shall we?
I’ve seen this ruffle fabric all over the place lately. It’s fairly new and taking the craft world by storm. The ruffles are already made for you and the fabric comes in so many beautiful colors. I will warn you it can be a bit pricey, like way more than I would EVER spend on fabric. But since I was able to make 2 skirts from 1/4 yard, I was ok with it.
Start by placing the right sides of the fabric together and lining up the stripes. I made mine about 9″ wide initially (you will want to make this bigger for a larger size).
Angle the side seams so they slowly narrow to the top. The waist should be around 6-7″.
Sew your side seams (pictured above). I used my serger but you could use a standard straight stitch as well. Just make sure your setting are adjusted for a stretch fabric. You will want to cut the skirt to your desired length. And no hemming necessary with this fabric!
For the final steps, I cut a waistband from some adorable black and white polka dot elastic and top stitched it onto the waist.
I made the headband from some of the skirt scraps. I had every intention of making a flower for the headband but when I stumbled above this already made one that was PERFECT I couldn’t resist.
The is a simple little outfit that takes a short amount of time to make and looks ADORABLE!
I’m also scheming up a matching onsie to go with the skirt and headband, so stay tuned :)
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
Jodi says
February 29, 2012 at 10:28 pmThese are absolutely adorable. I love the end result.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
March 1, 2012 at 4:02 amGreat tutorial! What a fun theme…baby shower week, love it.
Found you through the new linky followers blog hop. I’m so happy to be your newest follower, it would be great if you follow me back. :)
And, tomorrow I’ll be hosting a “What does your blog want to be when it grows up” blog hop with a few of my blog buddies … have you thought of your blog’s hopes and dreams?
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Karah
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Kari-Ucreate says
March 1, 2012 at 9:36 amTaryn,
Your baby series is so much fun…and I can’t get over how adorable this li’l outfit is. I’ll be linking to you today!!
anna sims says
March 1, 2012 at 1:32 pmwhere did you find the material?
Taryn says
March 1, 2012 at 7:46 pmHi Anna, I purchased the fabric at my local craft store, Ben Franklin. I’ve also seen it on Amazon, just search ‘ruffle fabric knit’. Hope this helps!
Lauren says
March 1, 2012 at 5:50 pmThis is adorable! I am in love with this set!
I’d love for you to share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinteresting-party-week-28.html
Janny says
March 2, 2012 at 6:35 pmThis is darling! I’m following you!
toysinthedryer says
March 2, 2012 at 6:51 pmOhhhhh so pretty!!! I love it!! I found you on Tater Tots and Jello. I’d love to have you link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party at Toys In The Dryer. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/03/fun-stuff-fridays-13.html
Shy says
March 2, 2012 at 9:20 pmI have been admiring this ruffled fabric at Hobby Lobby for awhile now. I think I will use my 40% off coupon this week and finally purchase some. I hope I can find the cute elastic or something similar.
Abigail @ Lovin' Our Chaos says
March 3, 2012 at 12:32 amLOVED everything about this tutorial! And I absolutely LOVE that ruffle fabric! <3
evie @ brown paper packages says
March 3, 2012 at 5:32 pmTotally adorable!!! LOVE that polka dotted flower too!
Louisa says
March 3, 2012 at 7:05 pmOoh! I love it! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Miriam@BeBookBound says
March 5, 2012 at 11:09 pmOh this is too precious. I totally want to try this out this week for my little ones. Hopefully it goes well. Wish me luck!!
Jennifer Dawn says
March 6, 2012 at 3:51 amThis is adorable! You did a great job!
Debbie {visual eye candy} says
March 6, 2012 at 4:48 amThis is adorable! I’m pinning this for future reference! I want to make one for my little girl.
sarah says
March 6, 2012 at 4:55 amThese are so cute! I love the matching skirt and headband. I would love for you to link it up at my link party!
http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/03/share-it-link-party-1.html
Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says
March 6, 2012 at 4:52 pmThese are adorable! Thanks for sharing. Newest follower.
Christine says
March 6, 2012 at 9:15 pmThis is so cute! I wish I knew how to do this when my daughter was little…..now at 13 she will NOT wear anything that I make ;-)
Alison says
March 7, 2012 at 3:48 pmThis is SO stinkin’ adorable!! :) The black and white are so cute–and those ruffles!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Katie says
March 7, 2012 at 5:08 pmLOVE these!! They are great! My new obsession is ruffles!!! Would love for you to share these at my link party going on! I am your newest follower…would love to have you follow back!
Bonnie @ Uncommon says
March 8, 2012 at 4:54 pmSuper cute! I just love the rufflrd fabric and the black and white is perfect! thank you for linking up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! Bonnie ;)
Erin @ How to Nest for Less says
March 8, 2012 at 8:16 pmsimply amazing!! This would make a fantastic gift for someone. Tweeting this out!
Nicole says
March 12, 2012 at 2:03 pmThat is such a sweet little skirt!