Sarah's Silks Fairy Skirt

There are three easy ways to wear it. Children can pull it on as a skirt, layer it over a t-shirt as a dress-up top, or bunch it up as a frilly headdress. Because the piece is open-ended, they choose the look each time, so one skirt covers many different games and costumes.

It is 100% real silk, painted and silk-screened by hand, then sewn in two layers. The double layer gives the skirt weight and swing, while the hand finishing means the colour sits slightly differently on every piece, so each one has its own quiet character rather than a uniform printed look.

A stretchy elastic waist expands from about 22 to 35 inches and fits most children aged three to nine. The band adjusts as a child changes size, so the skirt keeps fitting across several years and passes easily between siblings and friends without any fuss over sizing.

The double-layered silk is stitched so the hem falls into soft points rather than a straight line. When a child spins, those points lift and fan out, adding movement to the fabric. That flowing shape is a big reason the skirt has stayed a dress-up favourite for over twenty-five years.

This skirt comes in three hand-finished options: Blossom, Rainbow and Starry Night. Each is painted and screened by hand, so shades vary a little between pieces. Children can match a colour to their mood or their wider dress-up outfit and build a look that feels entirely their own.

Treat the silk gently. Hand-wash it in cool water with a mild soap or shampoo, then rinse and hang or lay it flat to dry away from strong heat and direct sun. Skip the machine and the wringing, since both can weaken the fibres and fade the hand-applied colour over time.