Wednesday, August 7, 2013

It's a skirt and a dress

I love the color mint. When I saw this fabric it sure was love at first sight and I bought it right away.

Chevron maxi skirtSkirt: me, Red blossom necklace: Tiny Dazzles,  Turquoise necklace: Tiny Dazzles


SONY DSCI used my old maxi skirt I made here for a pattern.  I folded my fabric in half (hotdog style). My measurements are 43" long (from waist to ankle) with a 1.5 inch allowance for the bottom hem and where the waist attaches to the band. Waist 32" around (please don't tell)!


SONY DSCThen I got this above. I turned the 2 pieces of fabric inside out and sewed a straight stitch along the sides


SONY DSCTo make the waist band, I had another piece of fabric measuring 22" high and 30" wide (notice that the waist band is at least 2" smaller in width, this will make it a little snug at the waist so it doesn't fall off)


SONY DSCI folded the waist band fabric hamburger style then hotdog style.  Here is what the hotdog/hamburger styles look like. Sew along the one open side


SONY DSCTurn it it inside out. When you are done, the band should look like above.


SONY DSCThen you will have 2 pieces like above


SONY DSCNow, attach the waist band to the skirt using pins (both pieces should be turned inside out, meaning the right sides should be facing).  Then hem the bottom of your skirt and you are done:)


SONY DSC Blossom necklace from Tiny Dazzles


how to sew a maxi skirtBubble necklace: Tiny Dazzles


6 comments:

  1. beautiful, there are so many tutorials for maxi skirts,but this is the best one yet! I love that you suggest making the waist band smaller....such a great idea! thank you

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  2. Thanx Karen. I have made a few maxis and each time I try doing it differently and I liked this one the best. I have been told it works awesome for pregnant ladies too:)

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