A striped Cleo skirt for my seester Kricket for her 40th birthday

Take a look at these gorgeous Citrine outfits, all sewn and modeled by my friend Amy!

I made this pink Cleo skirt to test out the new pattern pieces when we updated the pattern earlier this year.

Our beloved Cleo pattern has been updated in an all-new size range! We’ve made other improvements to this tried-and-true summer staple. Get all the info in this post!

Plus, a peek at the inside of this patchwork skirt!

Zero waste patterns are having a moment, and this skirt was nearly “zero-waste,” as it is made up of leftover scraps that I’ve saved over the years from other projects made of double gauze, shirting, and linen. I posted some in-progress pics of this Cleo skirt earlier this year, and here it is, finished!

A Cleo skirt I’ve been working on. It’s pieced together from leftover scraps from other projects.

Here's a modified version of the Cleo Skirt that I've been wearing a ton lately. Instead of using elastic, I gathered the back skirt to fit into a flat waistband,...

Many of you already know that I used to be a science teacher, and that teaching is a real area of passion for me. I have three kids, and in...

I'm so excited to let you know that my Cleo Skirt class will be the first one of my garment classes to launch this spring over on Creativebug. I love to...

Welcome to the last day of the Cleo sewalong! If you’re just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll add elastic to the waistband and hem the skirt (or...

Welcome to Day 4 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll gather the front skirt, sew the waistband together, attach the...

Welcome to Day 3 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll attach the pockets and sew side seams. Note that these steps...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today it's time to get to the fun stuff, starting with cutting...

The Cleo skirt pattern is now available in print! Find a stockist here:USBlue Bar Quilts - Middleton, WIBolt Fabric Boutique - Portland ORCool Cottons - Portland, ORDomesticity - Baltimore, MDFiddlehead Artisan Supply - Belfast,...

Last week, the most gorgeous set of Cleo skirts were posted by a set of talented ladies for the Cleo Summer Showcase. I rounded up the first half of the...

Sewalong scheduleThe skirtalong will start on Wednesday (August 9) here on the blog. You can also follow it on Facebook or Instagram. Here's the schedule:Day 1: Get ready (measure and choose size, wash and...

As the weather warms up, I'm excited about this combination of Cleo and Josephine. I've noticed that when I design a pattern, it's often because I have a hole in my wardrobe...

I've always thought the Cleo skirt would look awesome in a border print, so when Jess and I first laid eyes on the "Viewfinder" print from Sarah Watson's recent collection, Bird's Eye View for Cloud9...

I really enjoy cruising around on Pinterest on a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee. Lately, I've been collecting some skirt images that have me really excited to sew the Cleo Skirt....

Another Cleo Skirt for me! This fabric...GAH...just...love. With a black tee and boots, it's a great outfit for winter (I wear black leggings underneath).Back view:Side view:Fabric: Loominous II by Anna Maria...

The type of fabric you choose for a sewing project can really transform it. Here's an example: I made this lovely Cleo Skirt with rayon, and it's quite different than the gingham one...

Every time I make another Cleo skirt I think it's my favorite. This Cleo is my favorite. It doesn't hurt that I splurged and bought some Liberty lawn for this...

I'm excited to announce that the Cleo sewing pattern is here!BUY NOWCleo is a gathered skirt with just the right amount of fullness. It features a flat front waistband with...

Another Cleo Skirt today! This is View B of the pattern, which features the longer length and inseam pockets, sewn up in a lovely Carolina 1" gingham. This skirt (like...

The Cleo Skirt pattern is coming soon HERE!Cleo has a flat front waistband with elastic in the back (no zippers or closures!), and two views with different lengths, hem finishes,...