I went in search of a pattern to make a swim skirt for Zoe since I realized this year, that I don’t walk around in my underwear in public and I didn’t want to wear a swimsuit that appeared as though I did. And that I didn’t want my daughter to either.

So, I found these directions for a skirt called the Lazy Day Skirt. Simple enough. I made a very, very basic swim skirt from the directions and then decided I’d use a piece of fabric I had to make a regular skirt for Zoe. She loves the skirt! I was thrilled considering the last time I tried to make something for her she hated it and never wore it. This, she loved*.

To say it’s easy is putting it mildly. It’s super easy! I finished her skirt in about 30 minutes and sewing novice, I ain’t. I loved hers so much that while Mark and I were out on our date we found a Quilting shop and I picked up some cute fabric and made me one.

The difference on mine and Zoe’s is that I had to make it much bigger. I measured my waist and doubled the size. I took that measurement and divided it by two and cut out the coordinating material into four panels. I sewed those together and then followed the directions from there. Except I was in a hurry and missed a step.

The kids dear Grandmere has said she would like to come over this summer and teach me how to sew. I gladly welcome the instruction and am hoping to make this in the near future both for Zoe and for me (and eventually Ceili Rain). We don’t need them to be super long, but to cover our rears so they’re not sticking out would be great!

*Please focus on the skirt and not the fact that she paired a shirt with contrasting patterns with the skirt.