Sewing: Bunny Skirt

 
 Spring has sprung and the fun of the season has finally presented itself. This beautiful yellow shower tree is one of many that have bloomed. Along with the spring rains,flowers seem to be popping out everywhere. There is also an ample supply of springy Easter goods stocked on the shelves of the stores. Chickies,bunnies and chocolate galore. {Oh, how the chocolate does tempt one every holiday season. I'm partial to Lindt chocolate, although Cadbury does a pretty good dark chocolate.} The celebration of new life is key to Easter and every year we celebrate with family. We have an early Easter dinner and let the little ones hunt for eggs. 
  For this purpose I have sewn up a couple of happy spring bunny skirts. Casual enough for comfort and cute enough for holiday flair.

  I opted for bright colors. The orange and turquoise are fun alternatives to the usual pink and yellow. Starting out as a long rectangular piece of fabric,this simple skirt takes shape with an elastic waist and hemmed edge.

  For the appliqued bunnies,I ironed on some pellon to a piece of white felt.

  In order to keep my felt piece clean,I traced my bunny shape onto the back of the pellon paper.

  I then peeled the paper off of the back of the felt and transfered my bunnies onto my fabric using a hot iron.

  Sewing around the shape of the bunny ensured durability to the piece. I enjoyed hand embroidering the eyes and neckties.
 {It was faster work than I had anticipated. All bunnies done in one sitting.}

  I also added a ribbon down the front side of the skirt to conceal the seam.

  And a bow in the front to mark the middle of the skirt. {This skirt is longer on her because it is meant for her big sister. The above skirt is the correct length.} 
I particularly like the hot pink ballet slippers. They add an individual pop of style to the outfit. Don't you think?  
 {I couldn't get her to wear her white dress shoes...she insisted on the pink:)}

Happy Sewing. 

Aloha!

~Christie