I recently was given
the chance to test another new pattern for Little Lizard King, called The
Retro Glam Skirt. I think this is
actually the 6th test I've done for them since the beginning of June
(can we say busy?!)
This pattern was designed by Tricia Boyer, exclusively for
Little Lizard King. It’s a modern take
on a vintage-style apron and it is EPIC.
In the weeks leading up to the test, we were told that this skirt was
BIG, FUN, and beyond EPIC – and boy, were they right! It’s a playful skirt, with 10 scalloped
panels pieced together with 10 upside down triangles, a flat waistband in the
front and an adjustable waist in the back, rick rack trim and a huge bow that
can be worn in the front or back.
As soon as I saw a sample of the Retro Glam Skirt, my mind
was racing with possibilities. I have
tested alongside some of the other ladies picked and they are all so
talented. I began to think outside the
box a bit. I really wanted to show the
playful possibilities of this pattern.
Enter the “Candy Corn Cutie” edition of the Retro Glam Skirt.
Seeing the scalloped pieces on the skirt, I couldn't get the
images of candy corns out of my head. In
my mind, my idea looked awesome. I
decided I was going to keep my idea under wraps and give Tricia (designer) a
few teases of my own. Okay, several. I think I strung her along for several days because
once I got the skirt finished, I had to make a matching shirt.
I used 3 Kona solids – yellow, orange, and white – to make
the candy corns. Then, I chose a black fabric
with small white polka dot to give stark contrast to the 10 candy corns. I finished the bottom with black rick rack to
tie in the black fabric and really continue the outlining of the candy corns.
For the bow, I went back and forth between several ideas and finally settled on
a two-tone bow – yellow and orange.
Once I got my candy corns pieced together, the construction
of the skirt went fairly quickly. I was
a bit nervous at first because of all of the piecing together, but the pattern
pieces were spot on and I had no issues.
I really like that this pattern prefers that you use
buttonhole elastic to cinch up the waistband.
I had some on hand, but it’s simple to make and the pattern walks you
through it. My daughter has a smaller
waist than most her size so this was perfect.
It makes sewing on the waistband easier too since you add the elastic
last. I tried it on my daughter and it
fit perfectly!
My mind is still racing through possibilities of this skirt –
some playful, some sophisticated and glam.
I may never look the same at another triangle again!
A brief run-down of the pattern and tutorial:
1. Pattern pieces are nested, in color and
require at most 4 printed pages.
2. Pattern pieces lined up perfectly across the
pages and are well labeled.
3. The tutorial portion of the pattern has
step-by-step directions, clear pictures and is easy to follow/understand.
4. There is a size chart at the beginning of the
pattern along with an adjustable waistband to ensure the best fit.
5. It comes with a doll sized pattern!
6. For a limited time, it comes with Rockabilly
Head Band pattern as well (not shown as I haven’t sewn mine yet!).
7. This pattern allows you to use your imagination
and create a truly one-of-a-kind skirt.
This pattern is offered at Little Lizard King in two sizing bundles or you can
pick up the whole set at a discounted price!
I haven’t had a chance to sew up the doll version, but I can’t
wait to surprise my daughter with a Candy Corn Retro Glam for her doll, Willow!
If you like what you see, but feel like skipping the work, I
have these skirts listed in my Etsy shop, That's-Sew-Kari!
I can either create a Candy Corn Cutie edition or something entirely
custom for you; just send me a message on Etsy.
If you'd like, you can also follow me on Facebook!
A special thanks to Tricia Boyer of Little Lizard King –
this skirt was beyond epic and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
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