Striped Coco and a Dirndl Skirt

What's that you say? Another Coco? Why yes. This is my fourth. To make things a bit more exciting for today's post, I took the photos in a wacky toy shop called Toy Joy that is an Austin favorite. I also stitched up this dirndl skirt to match!

Since this is Coco #4, it was fairly straightforward to make. I will say, I still get a thrill every time I am able to execute a well-matched stripe. My poodle friend here is pretty thrilled, too. You just can't tell because she only has the one expression.

The dirndl skirt is made out of a black cotton. If you haven't made one before, you just take a square and gather it into your waistband, then finish it off. This one has an invisible zip and hook-and-eye closure. I made it mid-way through Me-Made May when I realized I needed more basic skirts. I've worn it loads already, and twice during Me-Made May alone. It goes with everything!

Stay tuned Thursday for a round up of all four Cocos, plus some tips I learned along the way from making them!