best motorcycle 2013: Reversible Color Block Skirt Free Pattern (re-post)

A little while back the fabulously talented ladies over at Simple Simon & Co. Put together a series called skirting the issue. For that series I made the Reversible color blocked skirt, pattern and all. Incase you may have missed it over there I thought I would re-post it here. The skirt is perfect for fall, or anytime with all the color combinations you can put together. Plus it is great for kids since there are two skirts in one so if they get one side dirty just turn it around ha!

There are only three pieces (although you may need to break up some of the larger pieces since they may be too large for one piece) I did up the math for you for sizes 2T-10 I thought it would make it easier for you.

So cut out here are the 3 pieces. I did the waistband and color block the same color, but you could do three different colors if you like.

Start by sewing the color block and the main skirt piece right sides together along the long width. Press it up flat.

Next fold the whole piece width wise so the color block and skirt piece match up. Then sew along the side. You will be creating a nice big tube. (which if you want to double check yourself from top to bottom should be 2 times the desired length of the skirt)

Now we will be folding the tube in half on itself so that the side seam you just sewed will be on the inside. What does this mean? The raw edges will meet at the top there will be a fold on the bottom and from this view you can see one color on the inside and one on the outside. We all at the right place? Cool let's move on. I forgot to take a picture but you want to gather the top edge (through both layers)

Next fold the waistband piece width wise and sew along the side seam.

Now you will take that lovely tube of a waistband and place it right sides together around the skirt. You want the gathered top of the skirt to be the same size as the waistband. Then sew through all three layers at this point.

Then press the waistband and that seam up ward. Don't worry about it looking all messy the seams will all be covered up. Now fold the top of the waistband down about 1/2 inch or so.

Now fold the waistband in half so that little folded edge covers that messy looking seam.

Sew along the bottom edge of that fold but leave a small little opening in the back so that you can slip in some elastic. Now, you want to sew this line as close to the bottom and staying straight so it looks nice on the front as well but don't stress too much about it since the elastic and the gathers will hide most little errors.