Music Class Skirt for Beatrix

The Music Class skirt and blouse is a bit of a favourite around here.

Tilly circa 2014

Unfortunately, it is a wee bit small for a cloth nappied toddler.
So I thought I would try something...

Using some gorgeous The Drapery cotton velvet left over from Tildy's overalls I sewed the skirt up except for one side seam, which I pre-neatened.

I then added the waistband.
I pre-neatened the inside edge.

I positioned the zip, starting half way down the waistband and pinned the bottom edge of the skirt from where there zipper finished.
I sewed that and then set in the zip.

I then folded the waistband over, pinning and stitching from the right side (stitch in the ditch)
I tucked the inside edge of the waistband, near the zip top, to the inside for securing once the elastic is added.

I used a white zipper as that is what I had to hand, I would suggest colour matching a little better.

From the front the skirt looks exactly the same

But the opening at the back allows for easier dressing.

It looks lovely with her 2+2 blouse.

photo by Liddy

~My Verdict~
So pleased with this little adaption. 
Such a quick sew, one hour start to finish, it was such a shame I couldn't sew it for Beatrix and now I can!
The cotton velveteen is gorgeous, check out the link!

photo by Liddy

Too cute!

Tildy circa 2015

 Thank you for reading
xx N