It seems like many skirts selling at the stores these days are mid-thigh length or shorter. Which is a bummer since I'll see a cute skirt at the store and gasp with excitement only to find in disappointment that it's too short. So this is one of two ways I modestify my skirts.
before.
check the hem on the bottom of the dress. is there extra fabric to play with? this one luckily did. see how the hem stitching of the dress is about 3" above the bottom of the skirt?
unpick the bottom of the dress all the way around.
unfold the extra fabric down.
fold it twice, then hem the bottom of the skirt.
this is what the finished product will look like.
viola! it's 3" inches longer now!
FYI: this will not work on all skirts, you'll have to flip the skirt over and check the hem to see if there's any extra fabric to lengthen.
before.
check the hem on the bottom of the dress. is there extra fabric to play with? this one luckily did. see how the hem stitching of the dress is about 3" above the bottom of the skirt?
unpick the bottom of the dress all the way around.
unfold the extra fabric down.
fold it twice, then hem the bottom of the skirt.
this is what the finished product will look like.
viola! it's 3" inches longer now!
FYI: this will not work on all skirts, you'll have to flip the skirt over and check the hem to see if there's any extra fabric to lengthen.
Excellent! Looks great!
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Hey, this is good to know! I don't know why I didn't think about doing this. Thanks! Your skirt is really cute.
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ReplyDeleteI often have problems with skirts that are too short.
ReplyDeleteAny ideas for a skirt that does not have a hem to drop?
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ReplyDeletebromeliad: buy a skirt a few sizes larger and then alter it to fit you. that way it's a longer length. if it's a back zipper, all u have to do is sew up the sides and you're done!
ReplyDeleteThat extra 3 inches didn't take away from the cuteness at all. Nicely done!
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I do this with lots of skirts too... it makes such a difference! Sometimes I'll add a ruffle or a contrasting solid band to the bottom if taking out the hem isn't enough.
ReplyDeleteI was walking around Target today, and I couldn't imagine not being able to sew. My cart was filled with boys' clearance flannel shirts that I'll add darts to so they're adorable, and I just can't even think what it would be like to have to shop for clothes EXACTLY AS THEY ARE. Most things I buy end up changed somehow, and it's way more fun (and cute!) that way.