I have always loved the idea of having and making custom clothing. I really don't like shopping for clothes because half of the time I don't see anything I really like. I am loving my new sewing machine! I am teaching myself how to sew thanks to the internet and Pintrest. After making Blue Rock some shorts, I made myself a maxi skirt! It seriously took about 30 minutes and was very easy. I bought some cute, stretchy, on the expensive side, fabric from JoAnn's. Since I spent $16 on the fabric after my coupon, I really didn't want to mess this up. I took a skirt that fits me around the waste. I laid it over the fabric. I cut a little extra around it on the sides. I then laid on top of the fabric to measure how long I am. I'm sure there are other ways to do this. Then I finished cutting the skirt out. I sewed along the one edge inside out. Then I put it on to check how long to make it. I hemmed the bottom. Then I put the skirt on and folded the waist in. I sewed two stitches to secure the waist. Since the fabric is stretchy, I didn't need elastic. I just made my own waist band using the skirt itself. This was a fast and fun project! I think I'll wear it to church on Sunday.
What do you think? I think I'm going to either make another skirt or try making some yoga pants. I bought some black stretchy fabric as well. I love the feel and flow of this skirt. Another skirt or pants, it will be a tough decision.
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| Lay the skirt you own on top of the folded fabric |
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| Cut in the shape you want |
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| Turn inside out and line up the edges and pin |
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| I pinned the bottom and did the same with the top to hold the fabric in place |
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| All done! It is the perfect length with my boots, which I'm not wearing. |
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| First clothes- son's shorts and my skirt |
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