Today I have a layered skirt to share with you. I know I know gasp another skirt. But I love skirts. I am not a shorts wearer but I love skirts. They are feminine, comfy, and they help make your womanly curves look good. So on with the skirt.
I have seen skirts like this a lot. Here is what I love, layers without the ruffle. I mean let’s face it my hips are not as small as I would like them to be the last thing I really need is a ruffle cascading over them. I do however love the layered look. Here is what I hate. One NEVER will I be caught in a skirt that short. I am not 5 and I do believe in being modest and well dressing my age. Second I love lace. I don’t however think I like the idea that my slip is showing.
So this is what I came up with instead. A tiered skirt in grey so it goes with a lot of things, but I didn’t need another black skirt. Want to make one for your self? Or for any other little one in your life? Let’s get started.
What you need:
- One old skirt (or fabric to make a skirt base)
- Fabric cut in strips
Step 1: Take an old skirt. For me it was this basic black A line (the aline made this a little challenging a straight skirt or pencil skirt would make it easier but any kind will work) And you will need a pile of fabric cut into strips. for this I measured the whole width of the skirt (front and back) and this is how long the strips have to be. Then since I folded all my strips in half I made all of them 6 inches tall so that the final would be 3 inches. How many you will need depends on how long your skirt is but you can always cut more if you run out.
Step 2: Starting with the bottom of the skirt pin the first strip along the bottom edge. then sew in place. At the center back of the skirt is where you will want the 2 ends of the strip to match up you can either sew them together or let them overlap (sorry I didn’t get a picture of that part)
Step 3: make your way up the skirt overlapping your strips and sewing them in place. I overlapped my strips by 1 inch so 2 inches of the strips showed. When you sew you want to sew along the top edge so that the stitching is covered by the layers.
Step 4: Sew the strips all the way to the top then at the top take one last strip. Sew right sides together (right side of the strip to right side of the skirt) You want to sew the final strip so it will cover your last stitch line and then you will fold the strip up and over to the back. Sew it in place (this will make a waistband) Then you are done. So so easy.
Enjoy your creation!
The Nifty Nest
Wow! How cute is that! I love that idea. Thank you!<br /><br />Liz<br /><a href="http://www.theniftynest.com" rel="nofollow">The Nifty Nest</a>
MrsDez
Oh my goodness, that is perfect! My husband's family own a group of a dry cleaning shops and when I'm at work I'm forever seeing clothes and thinking, "I'm sure I could make that." I've seen a skirt come in several times that's based on these layers but haven't had the guts to attempt it from scratch, but THIS way I could do it easily! Thankyou!
Shwin W
You totally can! It is so easy!
Genevieve
that is a gorgeous skirt!! i love it! what type of material did you use or do you recommend for the strips? thank you for sharing- definitely making one of these!!
Shwin W
I got my fabric when Walmart was having a yards bolt sale for 4 dollars a bolt, so it is some random synthetic fabric that is really lightweight and has some stretch to it. That is the time I recommend if you use a heavy fabric then the folds and layers will make the skirt really heavy, there is usually a really good selection of stretch silk prints and solids at fabric stores and those would be
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That's so pretty! I love the layered look. Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
goldberie
Gorgeous! This is the perfect feminine project for ladies with curves. I really, really like this. Thanks for sharing.
Kristen Duke
LOVE this!!!
Isabel
This is super cute and creative, thank you!!
Sarah
ha! sem dúvida a mulher fica mais femenina de saia e vestido, por tanto eu adorei a idéia e vou fazer uma pra mim.obrigada bjos.
Britta Doerfler
how did you handle the zipper or whatever in the back?
Shwin W
So for the zipper in back, I had the strips start on one side of the zipper,wrap around the skirt and stop just before the zipper on the other side. Sew carefully so the zipper is still functional.
Erika Mota
linda e criativa!fatima santos de fortaleza, brasil.
chelsea lee aka spicklebee
wow – this is so creative and useful! I have pink silk fabric that is just the ticket for this! thank you!!
Theresa
Very cute! *heads over to her stash, looking for just the right color…her list of to-do's just got longer* Cheers!<br />Miss Charlotte<br />www.lesbonnesideesmag.com
cabey
Hi There, I'm a young fashion entrepreneur just getting started. I love your layered skirt! In fact, I have made one very similar and all of the layers zipper off. Is it okay to post it on your site, or perhaps you can write a blog post in exchance for one, etc.? Let me know if you'd be willing to help out in anyway. Here it is: http://www.day2night.com/shop/convertible-skirt/
cabey
Hi There, I'm a young fashion entrepreneur just getting started. I love your layered skirt! In fact, I have made one very similar and all of the layers zipper off. Is it okay to post it on your site, or perhaps you can write a blog post in exchance for one, etc.? Let me know if you'd be willing to help out in anyway. Here it is: http://www.day2night.com/shop/convertible-skirt/
JUDy skiles
I love your layered skirt just not sure what to do when you sew the strip on then come around and meet with the other end . Are the ends hemmed and do they just meet or or overlap im confused.. sorry just really want to do this.. help please..