Sheer fabric (enough to wrap around your body twice and long enough to reach from your ribcage to the floor) I picked up 5 or so yards of this fabric at a thrift store...score!
2.5 inch elastic (enough to fit around your ribcage, below your chest) I dyed mine yellow using this tutorial: MADE: Dying Elastic
Thread
Scissors
Sewing Machine
The skirt could be attached to a tank top or close fitting t-shirt to create a dress. I only chose to leave it as a skirt because I wanted to be able to wear the tank top on its own or with other things.
Then, enjoy your light and airy skirt (of course with a slip underneath it...it is sheer after all :)
Shannon
Great idea! I never thought of dyeing elastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha for coming by the blog:) Dana at MADE had a great idea with the elastic, I can't wait to use it on more projects :)
DeleteWell done! This is pretty
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I just added a link to the shwin & shwin link party. I look to see what was added just before mine & this was the link. Guess what my link was? An easy maxi skirt, almost identical to this one. Dying elastic and all! Great minds think alike! :) I love your fabric choice, by the way.
ReplyDeleteToo funny- I am not sure what happened with my picture during upload but it wont let me fix it or remove it..oh well, thanks for checking it out anyway. You did a great refashion and love the color of your skirt!
DeleteI love that fabric. The colors and the flowiness of it.:)
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seriously adorable! :) i LOVE maxi dresses/skirts.
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Thanks for stopping by the blog- more maxi skirts and dresses will be posted soon...I am addicted to them :)
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Thanks so much for linking up this great sewing project @CountryMommaCooks....have a wonderful Sunday:)
ReplyDeleteI posted almost this exact same tutorial on my blog a few weeks ago. You'll have to go check it out!
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Wow- that is similiar...I guess great minds think alike, right :) We have more maxi skirts/dresses coming soon. I just made a knit one using Elle Apparel's tutorial and it is even more comfortable than the elastic waistband ones- you will have to come back by and check it out. It looks like you love maxis as much as I do- so you may like her tutorial- super quick, easy, and comfy! Thanks for stopping by :)
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Love this!!! I have ideas flowing, lol! Think I have enough fabric to make one =)
ReplyDeleteCan you please share where you find your elastic? Does it have a special name? I have had a hard time finding it in my area. Thank you so much for your help.
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really nice and your tutorials and pictures are excellent
ReplyDeletevery nicely done. your instructions along with the pictures are extremely good and easy to follow. good job
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