I've been wanting one myself. I discovered this weekend that it really isn't that complicated to make. Though this skirt is my own design, I was inspired to try one from this tutorial.
I thought you might like you try making one yourself. I will add a disclaimer- it takes a long time to sew the necessary ruffles... a long time. It was worse for me because as I was designing this skirt myself I would make mistakes and have to rip stitches. I don't own a seam ripper, so I picked them the hard way. Thankfully, that fits the slogan of nearly all of my projects: I make mistakes so you don't have to.
What you need:
You will never guess it but, the foundation of this skirt is... another sheet.
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This one had several stains. I think this one was candy. |
You will also need some long strips of various fabrics that match your color scheme. I used nine strips. It was petty easy with a rotary cutter. Most of them were around 3"-5" high. I didn't measure the length as long as it was at least the same or longer as my skirt.I would recommend trying various lengths so you can have varying ruffles. Also remember that lace is in this season. I cut up an old stained curtain.
You also need thick elastic- enough to go around your waist. Mine was about two inches.
Step Two:
Cut out your skirt. I cut a rectangle that was 24" x 55." (About 2 feet by 1.5 yards) I am a small/medium and it fits me well. If you take advantage of the pre-made hem from the sheet you can save a whole step!
Step Three:
Ruffle all of the longer strips. Sew a hem if needed.
Sew the strips to the skirt. I would recommend using a ziz-zag stitch to prevent fraying.
This will take a while.
You are probably still sewing.
You might be done now.
Step Four:
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This is the sewn back. |
Step Five:
Cut out the elastic (so that it fits around your waist with a little stretch).
Pin the top of the skirt over the elastic band and sew it up!
You might be done...
(Optional) Step Six:
I cut out another piece of the sheet to be an underskirt lining. I did this mostly because the skirt is white and I didn't 't want to have to wear a slip all of the time in the hot summer. I just cut out a rectangle that was somewhat smaller than the skirt. Again, I took advantage of the pre-made hem from the sheet. I sewed the sides and attached it to the leftover raw-edge from the waistband. This also covers the raw edge and finishes the skirt nicely.
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You can't tell from the picture what is going on, lol. |
You are finished!
After spending hours on this I learned a valuable lesson about not becoming obsessed.
Here is another look that you can get from the same pattern:
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The fabric for this skirt was chosen and arranged by my friend. I did most of the sewing using the above pattern. |
This is brilliant. I wish I had time to do this. :/
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So cute! I'm a sucker for ruffles.
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I love this skirt, I just might have to try this.
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That is so pretty !!!! Thank you for your comment on my tank have a wonderful day. Hugs, Anne
ReplyDeletejust found you on Not Just a Housewife...great job on the skirt, I've been wanting to make one of these skirts for awhile! Hopefully I'll be posting mine on my blog soon!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is beautiful... Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI sooooo love the thriftiness of this skirt! So creative! thanks for posting the link on my Reap What You Sew linky party! I will be posting my skirt into an apron, in a day or so!
ReplyDeleteHi there Rebekah. First off I always wanted to spell my name with a 'kah" kinda of like Ann with an 'e' from Anne of Green Gables. :) Anyway this is such a sweet skirt!!! Delighful. Also thanks for coming over and commenting on our pretend play Sweet Treats Shop. :) You are always welcome for a virtual tea. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. You are so talented. What a great idea using an old sheet!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! Great idea to make this from a sheet and other odds and ends. Love the look! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I am so amazed that you don't have a seam ripper, girl! I have 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are a most necessary evil. However, you can use a rotary cutter, too, but you have to take great care not to cut into your fabric.
I love it and now need to make one!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to rumage through my fabric to see what I can come up with :)
Pinned!
ReplyDeleteLove it, it's so cute and fairly easy. I will be making one of these in the near future.
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This is super cute. I will be making one today! I may even blog about it. lol
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i posted pics of my version on my blog. although i think i need to take better pics when i'm all dressed for church today. :)
ReplyDeleteBeing that I'm a sewing gadget queen, I have a ruffler for my sewing machine, and it can ruffle and attach the ruffle in one go. I also have a serger, so I would use that to finish any raw edges.
ReplyDeleteA serger must be a beautiful thing to own.
ReplyDeleteWe're on the same page. I love reinventing/recycling old bed sheets/pillow cases/curtains/etc. into "new" wearables.
ReplyDeleteThe best part is putting it all together and voila, a "masterpiece" :)!
Love it! Thank you for sharing the tut!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skirt.
ReplyDeleteI have been using sheets for years to create many products, twin flat sheets have sooooo much yardage it is crazy and for such a great price. Now days with all the colors it makes for fun and saves money with great results. I glad to see others do it as well.
Keep up the great work!
I really like this idea, but I would make the lining skirt first and attatch the ruffles to it. Making likes to make sure the ruffles are straight. That way ther is no seam showing. Just picky I guess. But love this idea.Thanks and keep them comming.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is too cute. Made my brain work. Came up with the idea that this idea would make a real nice bed skirt. I love ruffles and lace!
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