Unfortunately, I tend to have more creative ideas than I have time so often these projects can pile up on my shelves. I had some free time this past weekend so I decided I would re-make these skirts into aprons for gifts - making things for gifts always seems to motivate me to get going.
I thought I'd share the process here because it really is a simple way to give a skirt a new life. I seam-ripped the back seam and took out the zipper. Then I used some scrap fabric I had on hand to make two long-ish ties. I inserted the ends of the ties into the ends of the waistband (where I had seam-ripped it open).
Then I sewed the ties in as I sewed a new seam down each side joining the fabric and the lining into a finished seam (the old seam allowance from the middle seam became the turned under edges to make a nice finish).
And that was it!
5 comments:
gorgeous, excellent idea! thank you much, you are truly inspiring... ;)
Adorable!! I want to get back to work on my scrappy quilt too. Great way to re-purpose also!
Lovely! Gorgeous fabric, and now it will be used over and over again!
Glad you found some time to put your idea into action, Heather. Looks great!
yay! that skirt got a new life! it looks great!
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