A mniute saved is a minute earned, and this saved hours!

It looks like your legs are perfectly potiniosed to be used as tie-back anchors.  So, make the front skirt with a slit down the middle, then when you want to sit, tie the sides back (like you would with curtains) to the legs with rustic ribbon.  If you add ruffles down the middle slit, all the prettier.

Hi Gina!   I found you on SITS and noticed your comnemt regarding Kelle Hampton's blog.  Then, I checked out your blog...I can't believe it! I am also a Mother to a son with Down syndrome (my youngest, only 5 months old) AND a wedding planner (although technically I do planning but also event design...)!!  So, hello Kindred Spirit!  I can't wait to look around your blog more and check out your stories! (For now, it is late and I'm forcing myself to get to bed!)