inspiration: vintage bowtie skirt
at a thrift store i found a long skirt
and turned it into this: the before/after photo:
i cut the botton of the skirt to the right length and
altered the hips and the thighs part.
and with the bottom part i cut off, i made the bowtie.
cut 2 layers of fabric into a rectangle
sew around the edges, leaving a 2″ opening
using the 2″ opening, flip it to right side out
fold a small fabric and sew one side closed
flip it right side out and fold it in half and sew it closed.
then flip it right side again
pull the big rectangle 1/2 way through the small rectangle
see the little 2″ opening from the bowtie we haven’t closed?
(right side top)
i used liquid stitch to close the seam
the bowtie looks like this
then with a one-side flat safety pin, i sewed it to the back of the bowtie
then safety pin it to the middle of the skirt and there you have a bowtie skirt!
Shelley Noble says
Another winner. So cute on you!
Koyu like Shoyu says
Of course it's too late in Hawaii to vote! But I did vote for you last week! Good luck! *crossing fingers*
dinster says
What another great creation!
I just gave you a Stylish Blogger award on my blog, probably one of many you have gotten =) Check it out sometime. And no, this is not spam!
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says
Oh my gosh this is just the most stylish pencil skirts I have ever seen. Love it – you are so creative.
Katie says
WOW, WOW, WOW! You are super talented! I absolutely LOVE what you did to this skirt!
Katie from Sew Woodsy
Bronwen says
That is SOOO pretty!
Tiffany says
that skirt is from http://www.sayyestohoboken.com/2010/06/big-bow-pencil-skirt.html
she gives the tutorial there. thought you would want to give appropriate photo & idea credit. π
rindercella @ neatheringourfest says
wow that is such a cute little skirt! π i love it! hopped over from the rhinestone beagle – hope you have a great thursday!
Mama Violet says
very cute!
Everything and Anything says
beautifuly made!!!! I want one!
casserole says
Gorgeous!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-vintage-inspired-pencil-skirt-with-oversized-bow/2011/05/05/
–Anne
Jessica says
Love the bow!!! π
Lisa says
This is gorgeous! I can't believe you made it! You must get so many compliments when you wear it!
Sarah says
@tiffany:Oh my, thank you sooo much! I had no idea where i saw the picture and she links a tutorial she used from another blog for the bow tie! i could've saved myself a lot of time by not doing the tutorial myself. Anyway, thank you!
Emily says
I love it! So cute!!
Keetha Broyles says
So cute on you – – – once I was thin, but alas no longer.
Lorena O'Neal says
so simple and cute. MUST try..maybe I can find a cute plaid skirt at the D.I. ??
Melissa says
Wow! I love this skirt! Now I just need the body to wear it π
phasejumper says
I second Melissa! Very glamorous!
Krysten @ After 'I Do' says
Oh my gosh that is SO cute! Good job!
Melissa says
This is adorable and looks so great on you! Thanks for the tutorial!
My Oatmeal Kisses says
I am totally drooling! This is adorable. I can't wait to go to the thrift store and find my own long dress to convert into this vintage skirt!
Two says
Ummm… you're my other favorite blog. I love this. Thanks!
http://www.fivetdsisters.blogspot.com
Mei Mei says
Aw, super adorable!
And I found out that we can actually vote more than once a day by using different browsers! I voted for you three times today! That's not cheating right? =)
Naturally Me Creations says
It looks so much cuter now! π
Tnx for linking up at Who Made What? Weekends!
Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says
ok I am in love with your skirt and this blog! this is so fun. I love turning vintage clothes, furniture into new awesome stuff and this is a great tutorial too! thanks for posting. saw you on paisley passions.
new follower!
kathryn
@ thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Maria says
This is so gorgeous! The bow looks perfect! You are so talented!
Heather Cherie says
ADORABLE! You are so talented!
Nina @ Momma Go Round says
This is just beautiful! I'm sharing this on my Facebook page.
C'est Magnifique says
Adorable, I love it! You are so clever!
Tania
Marriah says
Well that just came out beautiful!
Marriah @ http://www.mylifeunzipped.blogspot.com
McKinley says
I love it bows!! They are one of my favorite things ever. What a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
I am also hosting a giveaway, I would love it if you came and stopped by:
http://GianandMcKinley.blogspot.com
Em says
So cute! I love your blog, and have just started one of my own (very VERY recently). I look forward to seeing what you have for us in the future!
http://www.fashionhacks.blogspot.com
The DIY Show Off says
It's beautiful! I love it! Great job! π
Thanks for sharing in the DIY party!
Roeshel
Nicolette @ Momnivore's Dilemma says
What an after! That bow detail is to die and diet for…
π
Thanks for linking to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week…
Mallory says
Absolutely adorable! Love how it turned out!
Mallory
http://mallicious.blogspot.com/
The Craft-Arty Kid says
Great transformation! The skirt looks sooo pretty x
Mimii says
whooo beautiful transformation !!! Very talented !
Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum says
You always do such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing! I am your newest follower. Come over to Greetings From the Asylum and follow me too!
Sara says
You should totally send this to the "what would emma pillsbury wear" blog (from glee). they'd love it.
Kath says
absolutley adorable and I love the colour too!
pencilsandwhatnot says
Beautiful skirt – I'm inspired! Thought I'd let you know that I've featured it in the weekly Things I Love slot over at Pencils and Whatnot; I hope that's alright with you.
Lola
Shelly @A Creative Space says
What a find! Fabulous transformation!! What luck to find that color too. π
Aminah says
This is a cute tute, but you should inform your followers to iron! Your skirt looked good with the bow but would have been even better had the it been pressed.
Juanette says
What an awesome idea!!! I'm totally going to recreate this!
Lol @the suggestion to iron, come on lady!
Cathy says
Wow! Definitely beautiful DIY. This is a good idea, and no need to buy those expensive bowie skirts at stores. And the color of your skirt is so flattering. Such a lovely tutorial. π
Cheers,
Cathy@Hospital Scrubs Fashion and Social Blunders to Avoid
Heatherly Loves says
Love this skirt…. Might make this for Easter. You have a wonderful blog! I hate ironing. Will only do it if I really have to. π
Your newewst follower,
Heather
http://www.HeatherlyLoves.blogpsot.com
Anonymous says
I never comment on anything, but this is so cute! I love this so much I'm going to a resale shop to hunt down a skirt and try this project out! π
Knitting-twitter says
this is a really fantastic idea and your skirt looks more than gorgeous.
ciao ciao Christa
Anonymous says
this is absolutely stunning!
Frances Kendrick says
Fabulous skirt!!!
Nonny
Notions from Nonny
http://www.notionsfromnonny.blogspot.com
abbartski says
ooohhhh, soooo nice! thank you for sharing your talents with us! fantabulous.
stay well,
annmarie
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