Molly's Sketchbook: Liberty of London Tana Lawn + Neon Elastic Skirt

Liberty of London Tana Lawn is one of our favorite fabrics. It has a smooth silky feel (even though it's 100% cotton) and its printing quality is legendary. We recently started carrying a wider selection of Tana Lawn Classic prints. These are prints that Liberty always reproduces and many have been in print for decades. You may even remember some of them from your childhood!

One of these classic prints is Pepper, a beautifully speckled and rather modern looking print that comes in the coolest colors. The fine details of the printing and the unexpected color combinations make this particular print very special. Because it's a tiny print it may not be the first to grab your attention, but once you get a good look at it it's hard to ignore!

We also recently started carrying a much larger selection of trims, including some very whimsical and colorful trims from Knit Collage.  We also have some new amazingly bright neon elastic.

I had the idea to make a simple skirt with an elastic waistband around the same time that all of these new products were arriving at our shop. Page (who loves all things neon!) helped me pick out this fun combination.

I love the unexpected combination of this classic Liberty print and neon details, and the skirt is fresh and modern.  This is a very easy project to sew and can be made in any size. It would also be easy to make this simple skirt with some of our more autumnal Liberty of London fabrics, such as Kingly Cord or Lantana Wool both of which we just recently started carrying. The corduroy is very fine whale and so soft, and its whimsical prints are totally inspiring. The wool is more sophisticated and has a sweeping drape that would make this skirt absolutely stunning!

If you'd like to make your own version of this skirt, please visit my Liberty of London Tana Lawn + Neon Elastic Skirt Project Journal right here!

Thanks!-- Molly 

Comments

[Gabrielle]

I love these fabrics! Thanks for the great post!

[Jennifer]

This is so adorable! How about a version for us grown-up girls?

[Lucy]

It's a very pretty skirt. I hope to learn to sew soon. And embroidery.

Your blog inspire me so much. I want to learn all the crafts so I can make the things you posted.

[NATALIA]

¡¡Gorgeus!!!
I like so much the colour!!!
Kisses from Spain

[Martha]

SO pretty and simple looking...I love that idea...going to try it for myself. I've been sewing a lot lately...yo-yos, aprons, hot pads, etc. Yeah!

[Lelah]

Who is this adorable little model you guys always use? She is just the cutest thing ever.

[purl bee]

Hi Jenifer-
Thanks for your comment. This skirt can be made in any size from babies to grown ups! There are easy instructions to make it in whatever size you like here:

http://purlbee.squarespace.com/liberty-and-neon-skirt/

Happy Sewing!

Molly

[Christina]

Fantastic skirt. Gooness it is cool!

[Deanna]

What an unexpected combination...the neon trim on the quiet Liberty print...it looks great. I love the way the bottom trim holds out the skirt a bit.

[Donna]

Have always loved Liberty Prints - from way back when I worked in a fabric store. Thanks for carrying them.

The young lady is so sweet looking, from head to toe.

[Grace]

Your sweet little "model" reminds me of my 2 year old daughter. I hope to learn how to sew someday so she can wear something simple, yet so cute. (And simple is definitely what I'd need if or when I start to sew!) Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[Charlotte / l'Atelier]

I love this little skirt. That is a wonderful idea this neon belt! I am such a big fan of Liberty prints

[Stephanie Monroe]

Perfect for back to school! I love the neon trim, it adds a daring edge to the skirt.

Since I never got around to sewing that summer dress for my daughter, I still have time to redeem myself if I make this skirt. Thanks for sharing!