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Project Night & Day Verdant Windbreaker

Pleated Schoolday Skirt

Today I have another Blank Slate Patterns (affiliate link) testing garment to show.  It’s called the Schoolday Skirt (affiliate link) and it has just been released!  It has these perfect pleats that line up all the way around (even at the side seams), so it looks like it took a ton of time to make, but it was a really quick sew. 

As with all the patterns I’ve tested so far, Melissa doesn’t disappoint with this skirt.  The directions are clear and I found the pictures very helpful. 

Even though the skirt has a flat front, it’s still an easy wear for Bean at only 22 months since there is an elastic casing in back.  Look at this post-breakfast toddler belly!

I’m excited about getting some wear out of this skirt this spring.  It’s feeling like soon she’ll be able to go out without leggings, pants, or tights so it’ll be fun to pull out some of the warmer weather skirts and dresses she has.  For now this looks adorable over some striped leggings.

The fabric I used is the same grey I used in the Scallops By The Sea dress and the Goodship Grey dress.  I still have a little left and I’ll be sad when it’s gone.

The top was made by using the GoTo Signature Dress (affiliate link) bodice without the gathers and excess fabric down the center.  It was made in December so it’s getting a little snug already, hehe. 

(I should mention that I have recently added an affiliate link for Blank Slate Patterns and Go To Patterns on my sidebar as well as in some of the links in this post, but I sewed everything here long before even considering it. These are just great patterns that I truly stand by and I am excited about being an affiliate.)

As usual, linking up to:
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Comments

  1. Sparkling

    March 15, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the skirt and it looks like it was a breeze to make! And that hairstyle is quite trendsetting.

    Reply
  2. Ajaire

    March 15, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    I knew you would love it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Frances Suzanne

    March 16, 2013 at 1:15 am

    NICE! As soon as it was 'released' on Melly Sews, Ashley emailed me the link….. I think we're hooked!!

    Reply
  4. Sparkling

    March 16, 2013 at 1:18 am

    The hair or the skirt?

    Reply
  5. Stephanie

    March 16, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Absolutely adorable! I might have to make one in my size 🙂

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

    Reply
  6. Shaffer Sisters

    March 16, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Seriously so cute. I love the front and the fact the back has elastic.

    Reply
  7. OnceUpona Sew

    March 17, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    This is darling. We have been contemplating this for a while, now I know we will need to make it up. Thanks for sharing today. We would love for you to stop and visit us @onceuponasewingmachine.com
    Donna

    Reply
  8. Loretta E.

    March 17, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Adorable! I love this skirt! Makes me wish I could sew…

    Reply
  9. amy mayen

    March 17, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    It's adorable!!! I want to buy the pattern!

    Reply
  10. Bethany

    March 17, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    So adorable!

    Reply
  11. Cindy

    March 17, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    The skirt is adorable! So precious on her.:)

    Reply
  12. Zafarani

    March 17, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Love it and her adorable little belly! I got this the moment it came out! I really need to get sewing. 😀

    Reply
  13. Carissa Rasmussen

    March 18, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    how fun!

    Reply
  14. Schulz Family

    March 21, 2013 at 3:18 am

    visiting from we did it wednesday. The skirt is amazing and the model is gorgeous

    Reply
  15. Tonna @ USS Crafty

    March 23, 2013 at 12:51 am

    Adorable skirt!!! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!!! 🙂

    Navy Wifey Peters

    Reply

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