![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5716440819_c7bf264fdf_z.jpg)
Well KCWC is almost over and I haven’t done a thing (until this morning at least). Yesterday, Ashley of Lil Blue Boo posted a free pattern for a Ruffle Bustle Skirt as part of Grograin‘s month of free patterns. And it seemed like the perfect thing to make.
![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5716440537_57bc8eb0da_z.jpg)
I rounded up some left-over knits and started cutting away.
![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5717004722_5c0917cafa_z.jpg)
I chose to make the bustle slightly different from Ashley’s instructions. I just used five long rectangles of fabric (about 4.5″ high) and gathered them and added it to the back. I also let the ruffle hang a bit lower than the front section of the skirt.
We went outside this morning to take a few photos.
![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5716440677_0587c259a6_z.jpg)
I didn’t even notice she put her boots on the wrong feet until I was looking at the photos. She didn’t seem to mind.
![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5716441181_6cc0bf603e_z.jpg)
Gwyneth really liked the ruffled bustle in the back. Me too (as you can tell from all the photos!)
![Ruffle Bustle Skirt](https://www.punkinpatterns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5716441351_6bdf8ccfa8_z.jpg)
She kept dancing in it because the ruffle swayed as she danced! She loves her dancing skirt! Thanks Ashley for a great free pattern!
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [14 May 02:15am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
I adore the bustle! So soft with the knit.