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Thankfully, despite the influence of four older brothers, Rachel still likes to dress like a girly girl. So ruffles are a must! I love sewing skirts because not only are they stinking cute, they are easy to sew. I came up with a pattern for this tiny ruffle skirt after seeing something similar in a nearby shop. It was so easy that I actually whipped up two of them, and you can see the other skirt at the bottom of the post. She loves both of them!
Disclaimer: This skirt fits Rachel, and she is three. I have included additional sizes, but I had to guesstimate based on measurements I found on other patterns I have. Feel free to adjust the length and waistband to fit the lucky girl who will be wearing one of your handmade…
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