Oliver & S Lazy days skirts

For my next project I decided to try this easy pattern that can be downloaded form the Oliver & S website for free. http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2008/08/lazy-days-skirt-free-pattern.html I love the detailing at the hem.
I admit this fabric choice was inspired by another skirt on the flickr site for Oliver and S but I just loved the combination. My big mistake was to cut the Grosgrain ribbon before attaching as when I sewed, the fabric stretched and on one end was a fraction short requiring me to sew on bit extra which looks slightly untidy. My advice leave a long price or cut afterwards.
I also made these cute little flower hair ties inspired by this
http://sew-blessed.blogspot.com/2008/04/fabric-flower-tutorial.html


They were so cute and quick and easy to run up. One tip make sure is a wide running stitch, I did a nor row one on my first attempt and would not gather up as tightly and then the centre was too big for the button. Next time I would also use a slightly bigger button at the centre. I made covered buttons in matching fabric. Would also be great for decorating clothing or craft projects