well for $7 bucks you can make it yourself... I did...
$4 walmart 2xl tshirt
99 cent one inch elastic
$1.99 for some chiffon
I used one of Hailies skirts as a guide to cut the tshirt...
no need to hem the skirt ..I just used the bottom of the tshirt..
then I created a casing and ran the elastic through to make the waistband..
presto...one tshirt skirt...
I then cut one inch strips from the left over tshirt
baste stiched down the middle and pulled the thread to create my ruffle...
I used the jcrew skirt photo as a guide to where I pinned the ruffles and then I just sewed them on...
we're getting there....
I then took the white chiffon and cut out two inch strips and based stiched near the top and pulled the thread to create ruffles the same way I did above and I used the picture again to guide me where to put them on the skirt...
and here we go.....
What do you think!? Pretty close right...
I need to cut some of the threads off a little better but Hailie was literally tugging at it to put it on while I was still trying to sew the ruffles on..
She was so happy with her new skirt.. and that made mommy happy
16 comments:
I want one!!!!!!
Amazing! I put this on my to-do list for back to school clothes.
If you cut the chiffon strips on the bias they won't fray!
I had just saved the j crew skirt into my inspiration file last night and then your version shows up today! Thank you for sharing, I am doing this for sure!
Can't wait to check out some more of your blog :)
I wanted to post here and let you know that i took a little inspiration from your post :) thanks!
I do mean to make this exact skirt, too - i saw the tulle i'd need at walmart :)...
http://mamazee.blogspot.com/2010/07/with-little-help-from-my-friends.html
The skirt looks wonderful without having to spend a wad of cash.
I love this skirt! I want one for myself. It's darling!
That turned out ADORABLE!! Now I'm going to have to make some for my girly's this summer! Thanks for the how-to!
BTW...I featured it here:
http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/2011/03/cute-diy-skirt.html
Thanks again! :)
I'm almost 30 and I want one of these skirts :) Very cute!
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this is SO stinkin' cute!!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-diy-ruffled-skirt/2011/03/10/
--Anne
I have to make this!!! I love how flirty it is but yet comfortable. Thanks for sharing!
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SO sorry, but I don't sew...How do you make a casing? Thanks... THIS IS SO cute!!
THIS> IS> ADORABLE. i am soooo making one when i get the chance!
Hahah BTW it actually is a lot cuter than the forty dollar one!
Very cute. I bought a shirt not knowing yet what todo with it! I think I will give this a shot! Thanks!
The chiffon in the J. Crew version is likely cut on the bias; it's a way to get a raw edge that doesn't shred or fray out, and bias-cut frills lay really nicely in general. One thing I learned the hard way: it's easier to decorate a skirt before I do the elastic. Once my girls catch wind of Momma doing a project for them, I have to use every trick in the arsenal, because they're going to haunt my elbow til I turn over the finished goods. :)
Love it. Will be making one for summer. Thank you.
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