We LOVE commandeering our dad's old things! Last week, we made these bracelets out of his ties. Here is our latest attempt with the sewing machine: we turned his old button-down shirts into a cute little skirt. It actually required just a simple straight stitch on the sewing machine. The special supply with thick elastic for the waist band. We were pleasantly surprise at how it turned out. Here's the little secret: the waist band is a little messy, but pair it with a wide belt and VOILA! no one will ever know you're just an amateur on the sewing machine.
Supplies: Button-down shirt, elastic, needle/thread or sewing machine, measure tape.
Steps: 1) Lay the shirt out flat and cut a straight line across at the armpits (you're cutting the top and the sleeves off); 2) Measure your waist and cut a piece of elastic to that size; 3) Lay the fully stretched out piece of elastic across the top (make sure the shirt is unbuttoned and laying open and flat) and pin the elastic down; 4) Sew two seams (one on the top edge of the elastic and one on the bottom) to attach the elastic; 5) Button your (now) skirt and put it on; 6) Show off your awesome DIY skirt!
Steps: 1) Lay the shirt out flat and cut a straight line across at the armpits (you're cutting the top and the sleeves off); 2) Measure your waist and cut a piece of elastic to that size; 3) Lay the fully stretched out piece of elastic across the top (make sure the shirt is unbuttoned and laying open and flat) and pin the elastic down; 4) Sew two seams (one on the top edge of the elastic and one on the bottom) to attach the elastic; 5) Button your (now) skirt and put it on; 6) Show off your awesome DIY skirt!
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