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I fell in love with this skirt from Charlotte Russe: However, it was a little too short for my taste. I figured I could make one myself, so I did. I know I don’t quite have the legs of the 5’11” model. I’m stuck with my 5’2″ legs and a crappy camera, but I’m still happy with how the skirt turned out. Do you want to make one for yourself, as well?
Materials needed:
– 2 1/4 yds cargo/khaki fabric
– 1/2 yd tulle
– Invisible zipper
– Coordinating thread
– Upholstery thread (optional)
* All seams allowances 5/8″ unless otherwise noted.
1. Measure where you want the top of your skirt to rest. I like mine on my hips, so I measured there, which happened to be 31″. Then I grabbed one of my favorite skirts, and measured the bottom. It happened to be 50″, so that’s what I decided to go with. You’ll also need to measure how long you want the skirt. I wanted mine 22″.
2. Going from there I cut* the following (numbers in red relate to measurements above):
– waistband (2 pieces) 6 1/4″ x 17 3/4″ (hip measurement divided by 2 + 2 1/4″ seam allowances and waistband angle)
* Cut the skirt pieces first, then the waistband, then the ruffle pieces. For my third ruffle piece, I had to sew two pieces of fabric together to get a 9 1/4″ x 44″ strip.
3. Take the 2 waistband pieces and press each one WST (wrong sides together) lengthwise. Lay both pieces on top of each other with the folded edge along the 2 1/2″ line on a cutting mat. Angle a ruler down 1″ to the 0″ line on the cutting mat and cut. Set aside.
5. Take one of your skirt pieces and draw the angle you want your ruffle to go on the skirt front.
7. Then I like to divide my ruffle into fourths and mark with pins, then do the same with my skirt.
8. Next let’s sew our waistband pieces to our skirt pieces. Layer skirt front piece B on the bottom, then skirt front piece A, then one of the waistband pieces, lining up all the raw edges.
AKK
I really like that skirt. I’ve never made myself any clothes before (I’ve made things for other people, just not for myself), but this might have to be my first project! P.S. I’m pinning this.
calinai
love it and nice that its not just for a child
Andrea
Tam this is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Pattyskypants
You did an absolutely wonderful job adapting this! Bravo!
sewingadventuresintheattick
The skirt is lovely. I already have it on my list of projects. the turoral is great. so easy to follow.
Jessica @ A Humble Creation
Thank you for sharing a tutorial/pattern for a skirt for someone who is 5’2″! I am the same height and never know if patterns are going to fit me right. After seeing how cute it is on you, I can’t wait to try to make one (after I finish my envelope clutch, of course!). Thanks Tam!