Sara's Skort by Children's Corner Patterns

Sara's Skort always looks so tailored.  Even after a ton of cartwheels, my daughter still looks put together, except for the hair.

This is a quick view of the shorts.  It is hard to see them due to being the same fabric for both skirt and shorts.

This is the embroidery work on the Target t-shirt.  Designs by Juju, Paisley 6.

Pattern Description: 
Pattern is for skort only. The skirt is lined and the shorts are unlined. Skort front is fitted, while the back waist has a casing with elastic.

Pattern Sizing:
Sizes 3-8 in one package. I made a size 6.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the fit of this pattern on my daughter. It is very tailored and doesn't look home sewn at all. Even better is the shorts underneath for a girl that does cartwheels everywhere.

Fabric Used:
I used a paisley print from Sandi Henderson's Farmers Market Collection. The t-shirt I purchased from Target and the embroidery design is from Designs by Juju, Paisley 6.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I added piping on the bottom hemline that was purchased from Children's Corner.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I have made this skirt numerous times and with different fabrics. It is always cherished by my daughter and gets tons of compliments.

Conclusion: 

A great wardrobe builder for the under 8 crowd!

Ainsley by Children's Corner Patterns

A great fall outfit for my daughter.

Pattern Description: 
Ainsley is a girl’s over-blouse that buttons in the back and has both short and long sleeves. The lined yoke has gathered front and backs that are pulled in at the waistline with a narrow topstitched waistband. The short fitted sleeve is edged with a small hemmed ruffle. The fitted long sleeve has a slit at wrist and is slightly gathered onto a small sleeve band that buttons. The A-line skirt features side vents with two buttons each and an elastic casing at center back. Designed by Susan Whitman.
Pattern Sizing:
Available in sizes 2-5 and 6-10.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
When I cut out all the pieces, I thought this would take more time than a usual shirt and skirt, but it went together like a dream and very quickly.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the fit. It looks adorable on my 6 year old daughter. The proportions and drape are wonderful.
Fabric Used:
I used a Moda cotton plaid and print that I picked up at Quilt Festival a few years ago and was waiting for the perfect garment.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I wouldn't change anything, but if I was sewing for a hard to fit girl through the waist, I would do some measuring since it is fitted in the waist.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, next time in spring colors.
Conclusion: 
I love Children's Corner patterns for their great fit and polished look. This is just another example of great patternmaking for children.

The skirt has a button closure on both front side and a strip of elastic in the back.