I've developed quite a fondness for prairie skirts of all sorts. This project only took me about 15 minutes, and I was very pleased with the results.
Take a look at how to make your own..
Supplies: Jean shorts or skirt, very thin,
cotton fabric.
Pantry Supplies: Scissors, sewing pins,
sewing machine or needle & thread.
Begin by cutting the shorts/mini skirt into
a sort of waistband. As you can see, I cut around the back pockets so that they
would still be intact for the finished product, but this part is optional.
Next, take the cotton fabric, and cut out the bottom part of the skirt. The
width should be your waist measurement x2. This way the bottom of the skirt
will be very loose. Add a few inches to the length to make up for the folds you
will be making in the waistband. Once you've cut out the bottom of the skirt,
fold it over at the waistline at least six inches and pin it in place. This way
you won't have to sew the two sides together, and it makes a nice split at the
bottom! Next, begin creating small folds along the waistline and pin them in
place. Once you've pinned the entire waistline together, complete with folds all
along the top, hold it up to your hips to make sure it will fit. Once you're
sure it's the correct size, stitch across the folds, securing them in place. Last,
sew the two pieces together by sewing the cotton bottom underneath the jean waistband.
p.s. Congratulations, Elise!
You're the winner of the SwimSpot Giveaway! Please email me at sincerelykinsey@yahoo.com to claim your gift.
***Since so many of you have kindly asked; my top is from Forever 21. :)
***Since so many of you have kindly asked; my top is from Forever 21. :)
SO cute!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this - it's just lovely. I also read the instructions (which sound so simple) but I just. don't. get it. Time for a sewing e-course methinks!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/#
eek, that skirt is gorgeous! you are so talented.
ReplyDeletecongrats, elise!
oh, your style and talent are to die for! love.
ReplyDeletexo. blog.tarapolly.com
that is so adorable! i would have never thought of that!
ReplyDelete<3 Sharmaine Ruth
underpeachtrees.blogspot.com
Wow, I love this! Sweet idea!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have the perfect pair of shorts for this too!
ReplyDeleteYour DIYs are seriously amazing, Kinsey! That's such a lovely skirt!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really pretty :]
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS AWESOME, SO WISH I COULD DO IT.
ReplyDeletexo, adropofbliss.blogspot.com
You look absolutely stunning, this D.I.Y. is so cute. I love long, flowy skirts as well so I'll definitely be trying to put this together!
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This is genius! I love it and have a pair of pants in mind already to refashion!
ReplyDeleteThat adorable! x
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you always have the best DIY's , this looks great!
ReplyDeletexo
you rule!
ReplyDeleteYes! I really like it! Nice outfit :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Would love to see how it looked from the back with the pockets there. I've been meaning to do this too but I need to find some jeans first :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. So lovely! :)
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Very cool! I have just the jeans and just the fabric to use for this.
ReplyDeleteTalia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com
wow great DIY!! wanna try this soon :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!! I have a cute piece of vintage quilt that was never finished... now I can use it!!!
ReplyDeleteYour top is so beautiful!!! Do you crochet it by yourself?
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It's adorable, I love it! And looks so perfect with your crocheted tank.
ReplyDeletehttp://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/
Please tell us how to make the top too :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great and easy idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your time.
Eva
This is great! But I'm having a hard time picturing how the back looks with the pockets! Or how you sewed the skirt on with the pockets left on?
ReplyDeleteFor the pockets, it's simply sewn around the edge of the skirt, just like in the front! If you're thinking of doing the project you can try it with the pockets and if you aren't too keen on the look you can easily cut them off before stitching them on! Hope this helps a bit. :)
DeleteKinsey
You are so creative! Love this! It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful and I came across this with perfect timing because my favorite pair of jeans is almost threadbare at the inseam. Where did you find this gorgeous fabric...and I'd love to see the back of it with the pockets before I start the project.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt and would really like to know where you got the shirt or if you made it. It looks crocheted. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. Just bought some material to make a prairie skirt of my own. One question...did you buy or make the shirt? It looks crocheted. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteStayed up until 0200 piecing strips to make the skirt, so excited to get this done! Thanks so much for the idea, I'm going to try a shorter version next!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea! I stayed up after my 2nd shift job until 2am last night piecing strips for the skirt, can't wait to get home & finish it tonight. I heart the interwebs & the creative, generous folks on it.
ReplyDeletelove this!! i am SO making it! :) lisa
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for the original link of this skirt on Pintrest just to find every link only shows a picture no intructions, I finally found it! I don't understand how the back is sewn so that the pockets are completely visiable. Is there any way we could see the back of this gorgeous skirt?
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