Need help in buying fabric please, for a little girl's skirt idea.

[Ryatha]

I just made DD2 a long skirt and didn't use a pattern. Just two rectangles and then encased a wide piece of elastic. I used about a meter of fabric as it is long on her (to the floor) and very flowy. I would get a yard at least and then you have spare for playing with.

You could get some calico from spotlight to test your shape/pattern first so you know that when you cut your fabric you're doing it right. I do that before I cut into expensive fabrics. That's how I create my own patterns

[Floweryfields]

I thought a fat quarter was just a big square, not actually a full width of the roll?

[Arcadia]

Yes a at quarter is not a full width of the roll. Some places will give you two pieces together, uncut if you order two fat quarters, but others have it all cut.

I would order two fat quarters and go from there. You might only get the border on one piece or both. It will make it interesting and fun! I would also download one of the free patterns jack rose suggested.

Photos when you're done please!

[Gigi]

I thought a fat quarter was just a big square, not actually a full width of the roll?

according to these listings i am reading, a fat quarter, is a quarter of a yard. Yes, a square, not the full width of the roll.

You need the full width of the roll for dressmaking, which is why i would not buy ONE fat quarter, to make a skirt.
i think the FQ listings are really aimed more at people wanting to QUILT with the fabric, not make clothing. (or attempt to make, in my case!).

[Gigi]

great idea to use cheap fabric first Cat, will do that, a "practice run" for me, so i won't be SO nervous, cutting into "the good stuff".

i feel comfortable making bibs and pinnies, this skirt is out of my comfort zone.

So, is two rectangles joined, so two vertical seams, one going down each side of her, sit better than just ONE piece of fabric Cat? Or do you do that (two rectangles) to use fabric economically? (i'm learning).