I made this skirt over the summer and have had many compliments and a few of my friends would like me to make one for them! I decided to make the same skirt but in white...and oh the possibilities when it comes to dying the white fabric. I love this skirt because it is so cute and comfortable to wear.This skirt is very easy to make if you can follow a few easy steps.
The first thing you need to do is make an elastic belt. If you already have an elastic belt you can use that for measurement. You can also measure against your own waist but pull a little tight how you would wear it.
The skirt is made out of two pieces of material that over lap at the sides. The larger panel of material covers the back side and the front piece makes the slit. The back panel measures around the back and stops around where your hip bone would be. You want to make both of these panels 3-5 inches wider to save room to gather. If you do not gather these pieces of material it will not have the flowing look. The front panel is about an inch longer to cover the front of the skirt.
How much fabric did you use? like how did you know how much to use to gather?
ReplyDeleteThankyou for your comment!! I have added a picture with the measurements... I hope that helps you and I am posting a video. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
DeleteHave you uploaded a video yet? I would really love tho see how it was made so I can make one. It is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! Im glad you liked the skirt!
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what type of fabric did you use
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! With this type of skirt I used a jersey knit fabric which is pretty light and perfect for a maxi skirt! I hope this helps!
DeleteHow would you attach the strap to a non-stretchy fabric, Linen in particular, would I just stretch the waist band as I sewed it on, as to still get the gathered affect.
ReplyDeleteHi do you got any ideas or opinion on making double slits on this type of dress ( http://www.chiarafashion.co.uk/media/catalog/product/o/-/o-basic-black-sleeveless-jersey-maxi-dress-4280.jpg ) I have been searching high and low after one but everyone I find is way way over my price range or total out of my size so I thought I maybe could make it myself but I normally don't sew or anything.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to overlap to front and back panels a little bit - thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi nice rreading your post
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