When my daughter heard that this was the theme for the upcoming school disco she was most disappointed. She spent the last disco twirling in a pretty skirt and just couldn't see it being any fun in "boring footy clothes". So I promised to make her a skirt. Not just any skirt, one which would twirl, but still be in keeping with the theme. Unfortunately the Dockers lost on Friday night which ended their finals campaign, but she will still be twirling away in their colours!It worked out rather well considering it was trial and error. I had planned on using my gathering foot for the first time, but couldn't work out how to keep both lots of fabric straight and feeding evenly, so I gave gathering on the overlocker a try - and loved it! This was all done in an afternoon - apart from the waistband and topstitching which were done late last night. I might even try another sometime soon in much nicer fabric.
And I just need to add - this is the try on twirl. I'm going to tighten the elastic a little, although she does always choose to wear her clothes this low. I now need to decorate a suitable top to go with it!
