Thursday, May 27, 2010

Skirt Remix

Ok so I didn't make the skirt, but I didn't completely love it how it was from the store. I wanted it with a little more flair. I decided that I would pick up some sparkly sheer tulle and add a ruffle layer to the skirt around the bottom. This was super simple because the skirt already had a slip layer built in. So I cut a 10" x 2 yard section, folded it over and then sewed a gather stitch with a 1/4" margin. I did two of these to get it all the way around the skirt. After gathering the tulle I sewed it on to the slip under the skirt along the same line that I sewed the gathering stitch. Make sure they overlap a little so that you can't tell where the one begins and the other ends. Voila!! You have a new look for a cute skirt.
Happy sewing!!

*sorry the after pic isn't close up. I will try to get another one on here :)

8 comments:

Fox and Amy said...

I saw you wear this at church, and I thought it was so so cute! Good job! I love it!

Kristen. Jason. Sofia said...

Darling!! What a great idea! I may do that to some of my skirts!!

allirasmussen@gmail.com said...

oh! so cute!

Anonymous said...

Can I say I love this idea! So darling. I have actually wanted to do this same thing but just didn't haha. So very cute!

Keith, Heather and Carsen said...

Thanks girls!! this was a really fun and easy one!! I would love to help anyone if you need it :)

Tara said...

Look at you crafty girl!

Britt said...

SO cute! I need to get a sewing machine!....and then i need to learn how to use it

The Larchars said...

That turned out soooo good- way to go Mrs. Talented!!!