![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzmUv9E1kIuPTZRsPpY8jJIO-ONN8WKWtILi6Z5bmV5LuiFdTtttw8b_kTOVC4HeM-ic3aIDFPu4nSG8d8W8b4NjuX8qCktY_4FYqsRvqbaCayW5w1qNnIPC4kFtwpzCBB5Ak/s400/100_9355.jpg)
...the Easter skirt is complete...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQoHg0-TeGH9S_84MgQP8abGFDAZ13XAQ16q9kcE3Hx4fIBZJgbTB9Yr_KSupY54ckMBiTEc0WzashAqO9a3HfEhl4vBHc9hR-T_if0Gm5gvsTbqNJbrU-OoRFl6Sj2cMpVJq/s400/100_9343.jpg)
...I started with the waistband...I just turned down about 1 1/2 inches from the top and inserted some 1 inch elastic...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tQ2l35ovjCOxKeEPZZA3qUj_VdLnnnUiNrpcfKNAaqtpFX217F7a_26afQ10-LBuhAqmZozKCjultPcCmS0-pwUsTAlT7DZCdm5eoml3KzEVFP02ji3Z_D9czWcCQ0kfrDJp/s400/100_9344.jpg)
...so that's the little first section...
The formula I used (graphical image here):
First decide on the length of each tier - mine are 10 - 16 and 10...
Then...
1. Measure hips - add two inches - divide by two and cut two pieces of fabric to that size...
2. Then add 1/3 more for the next tier...
3. ...and 1/3 more for the next tier...I only had three but you could do more...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7a5_dcmtbRd3OSQADWNmoFhZmTClwADBP-kE2XUg8xZZHCZ3XVHdbbdv1uh9UkilJdD6iwhzaks5gzUsHgNYDwjhQr1_K9oL5lkg7EqWNz8zNZM8lql-Ul3nUEye9P1bkHij/s400/100_9345.jpg)
...gather your next tier...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_QZriro2TNkAnBHiibM2RfDvPTuNXB1jS_gr5tlEbv6OrHX4u8FbQR8kxgR9XFaNmlTyHYoWYFRVi1vIO1Bo1RK_K-YSiwa6zu3jb9XLOcFnwJ7vPI1Q9YVreKxmxAK2xeHi/s400/100_9346.jpg)
...and pin it right sides together to the bottom of the first tier...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajrJgFXiTXs_tU-dJcIUnv8aIFHLS7nnELPhmXJGiNN_tKH5ez-0NzQGIps5zgKYepddxRdOHfqVOoANKNY1bCf6KDWGwguHU_coKeB0CQqzhWpUZXOTRXF3GJp-pAtkUmB_E/s400/100_9347.jpg)
...matching up your side seams...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcwHi5VXFlRuoyEHCJQiaPaP1IxZk5vDP_v87d3jk0G2_5cHJQ0cR9uvqJOkVVFdZJDeRXBZ7zQ97pB0KgVdWH_oYEfFk7l43Xl25Kr4ttK1nRQfPBwtfv6vbj-jAWTANv9g5/s400/100_9349.jpg)
...this is what it looks like with 2 tiers completed...I tried it on and it would actually be a pretty cute skirt just hemmed at this point...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAaKySdEcjQM4UARvufJ5TUzganWycA77kPBhOCQbRHCX1MnD-fed0jZPvricuZZQNCDzt_upV53wnb1B8ZYRtiB_8qHNQyrWk0rtfnSoyI-p40Ma2OSuOITictzvv10S9MQr/s400/100_9350.jpg)
...on the bottom tier - I went ahead and did a serged hem before I gathered it...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0XcRGofI-eCGZsekJC36V7wnK7sDxFRAMMvDQuQzRRAVDYRCj6JHdKTWOHG9W1OpBghGh-4p7oTDouKoBuHf9tCHSjkXkljpVl-TV2-4d_fv1eEGcqD5H9tprEGY4vR1zZi8/s400/100_9351.jpg)
...this is the back side of the serged hem - it's actually been serged twice - which was totally unnecessary - but I had already serged around all the pieces...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BU2g30CfM4EAfZzHVLwRplJCek6dQaC2iNHKJiQqsPlcprza0-xghWtwo1WUlsbM1qjdvCaGEqJ4e8BfDNLkJ4HLiT-LyMoGDgNnosogMWavluAF4vVW9CvlQlhpaWo3qXOG/s400/100_9352.jpg)
...and this is my little 'trick' for the gathers...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CoeIVT4N8SuKQo1qk7u79WOus1Zw3CosGpvpj3I-90TrjGet1lvkCWChUp4Nmc1o-H_BeVR-IjPrRKaymhhjH4gZ_fqJvVeSd7XAtNj91X6keG_Leh7mrubBc79k8JkoZrEa/s400/100_9353.jpg)
...I adjust the tension on the top thread so that gathers form...what could be easier...HA!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA6H1TYS9vTiwxL1rkNKDHktFEujin5QlLxZWQF_HEN2LAWuowqHc4f4KDh2cZVSwc_KkhGL-8wRh3PuImLDq54TLyESLqsIbVPx8BR9P4Hl4ZbTf4bm372k_m37jAUtq-f3b/s400/100_9354.jpg)
...Ta-Daaa! - the finished skirt...really easy...it only took about an hour...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejX9UCRUOgBArImw8RlChqGk-49dC1IavLADBZRJkXsN6hR6GUbYxUvNpSfo2bLZh7N9-MhPiCc-uUmNGkA1c0xdvkWXyMyweK-aaG6QeDrB82Hh6rl_8lByQg0mrCeQySu0q/s400/100_9356.jpg)
...shown here with the Amity...I can't show you the A-Line Cardigan yet...as I'm currently working on the collar...hoping to finish before midnight...
It's darling!
ReplyDeleteHey, great skirt! I love the three tiers, but I think you're right about the two, that shape is very flattering.
ReplyDeleteI was wearing my tiered skirt yeaterday - we are having a little heatwave. So comfortable to wear and they look good as well.
Love the skirt! You are going to look adorable. Good luck finishing the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteThat's fab! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Easter skirt! You did a great job! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I hope you'll model the entire ensemble for us ;-)
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by to say, "Happy Easter!" I thought the skirt looked very cute. Will we get to see pictures of you in the total outfit?
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I keep meaning to make that skirt for my girls. It looks so easy!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Hope your Resurrection Sunday was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I love your gathering trick too-so clever.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I love that your whole ensemble is made by you!
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