With a perfectly good sewing machine sitting idle in the back room and a stack of fabric waiting to be taken out of the storage boxes, a homemade skirt was looking like the easiest (and cheapest) option.
There are some great simple skirt patterns out there. It isn't too difficult a task but sometimes I just need a little direction on how to sew a particular seam or how to measure the amount of fabric needed.
Pennycones and Adith's Amma Sews were great inspiration and both got me quite excited about having a skirt ready to wear to morning tea tomorrow.
I decided to go with an elastic waist for a few reasons; my sewing skills are quite basic, I wanted this to be a fairly quick project and I didn't have a pattern. I'm not usually a big fan of elastic waisted skirts as I usually associate it with being about 3 years old. Also, elastic is way too forgiving around the girth.
Anyhoo...
this is what I did.
I measured around my waist and doubled it. This became the longer side of the rectangle that would make up the skirt. I wanted the length to be a out 60cm so I made the rectangle 65cm wide, allowing for seams at the top and bottom. Cut to length and sew the two shorter end together with the right sides facing. I hemmed the bottom and then attached elastic at the top using a variation of this method. I could have just made a sleeve to slide the elastic through and it would have worked just the same.
All in all, the whole thing took just over half an hour and was very satisfying. I am sure there will be more of these on the way.
Take care
Lovely summery material! Have just started dabbling in sewing and cut off a dress and made it into a skirt yesterday...elastic waist all the way :0
ReplyDeleteI was given the fabric a few years ago and have been waiting for inspiration to hit.
DeleteThat's a great idea, converting a dress into a skirt. It is so much fun making little alterations to clothes. Have fun with it all.
Oh yeh, I'm addicted to sewing at the moment, Have not got myself into fashion yet but when I do, I'll have this on my list. I love the fabric, you've done a great job. It'll feel lovely to wear it! :)
ReplyDeleteI go through phases of sewing bits and pieces. I wish I had been more into it when the kiddoes were younger. I'm sure I could have made outfits for them like my Mum did for me. I still have some of her patterns too.
DeleteI love the fabric too and have had a few comments about the skirt. I get such a thrill wearing something I've made.
I love the fabric. It's very summer. It's such a thrill to wear something you've made an be complimented on it, isn't it?! Yay to you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I just love wearing it. It makes me feel all girly!
DeleteI will make one as soon as I finish my huge sorting out of my craft/office. Cheers, Wendy
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing what you make. Happy sewing.
Delete