Sheer fabric (enough to wrap around your body twice and long enough to reach from your ribcage to the floor) I picked up 5 or so yards of this fabric at a thrift store...score!
2.5 inch elastic (enough to fit around your ribcage, below your chest) I dyed mine yellow using this tutorial: MADE: Dying Elastic
Thread
Scissors
Sewing Machine
The skirt could be attached to a tank top or close fitting t-shirt to create a dress. I only chose to leave it as a skirt because I wanted to be able to wear the tank top on its own or with other things.
Then, enjoy your light and airy skirt (of course with a slip underneath it...it is sheer after all :)
Shannon
Great idea! I never thought of dyeing elastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha for coming by the blog:) Dana at MADE had a great idea with the elastic, I can't wait to use it on more projects :)
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I just added a link to the shwin & shwin link party. I look to see what was added just before mine & this was the link. Guess what my link was? An easy maxi skirt, almost identical to this one. Dying elastic and all! Great minds think alike! :) I love your fabric choice, by the way.
ReplyDeleteToo funny- I am not sure what happened with my picture during upload but it wont let me fix it or remove it..oh well, thanks for checking it out anyway. You did a great refashion and love the color of your skirt!
DeleteI love that fabric. The colors and the flowiness of it.:)
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seriously adorable! :) i LOVE maxi dresses/skirts.
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Thanks for stopping by the blog- more maxi skirts and dresses will be posted soon...I am addicted to them :)
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Thanks so much for linking up this great sewing project @CountryMommaCooks....have a wonderful Sunday:)
ReplyDeleteI posted almost this exact same tutorial on my blog a few weeks ago. You'll have to go check it out!
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Wow- that is similiar...I guess great minds think alike, right :) We have more maxi skirts/dresses coming soon. I just made a knit one using Elle Apparel's tutorial and it is even more comfortable than the elastic waistband ones- you will have to come back by and check it out. It looks like you love maxis as much as I do- so you may like her tutorial- super quick, easy, and comfy! Thanks for stopping by :)
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Love this!!! I have ideas flowing, lol! Think I have enough fabric to make one =)
ReplyDeleteCan you please share where you find your elastic? Does it have a special name? I have had a hard time finding it in my area. Thank you so much for your help.
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This wide elastic was found at Joann Fabric. I have also seen it in Hancock Fabrics if you have one. You can find the 2 inch or 3 inch wide elastic in white or black and then dye it using the tutorial referenced above. I have only seen it in black or white at the stores. I hope that helps :)
Deletereally nice and your tutorials and pictures are excellent
ReplyDeletevery nicely done. your instructions along with the pictures are extremely good and easy to follow. good job
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tutorial. I'm new to sewing, but with this step by step tutorial, I managed to make my first article of clothing!! Thanks again!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! I love the fabric you used!
ReplyDeleteIn my blog I was showing a dress I had turned into a skirt so I referred readers here for DIY steps!
http://poshbykat.com/blog/sprinkles-in-pink
I'm new to sewing as well and recently haven't been able to find any cute skirts. I'm so glad I found you! I can't wait to go buy the materials tomorrow and try it out! wish me luck! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never been able to sew this kind of elastic on my (admittedly) cheap machine; the thread gets all tangled up in an ugly mess. Probably a tension problem or perhaps the type of needle used. Any suggestions????? Thanks for your help. Love his outfit Sharon
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