i originally ordered a navy blue & white knit fabric to make
anthropologie’s expanding universe tank. however, when i received the fabric,
it was a lot thicker than i’d thought so i decided to make a skirt instead.
i should’ve looked closer because on the fabric info,
it says it has 20% stretch which isn’t a lot.
can you tell this is only my second time purchasing fabric online?
i guess i still have a lot to learn in the sewists’ world. π
*picture shown of the back of the skirt
–you’ll need: 1/2 yard of striped knit fabric(i purchased mine here),
scissors, matching thread, pins
–estimated time: 30-45 mins.
–project cost: very low(mine was $4 w/ free shipping)
–skill level: a beginner
1. wrap the fabric around you and see if it’ll go around your whole hip/waist area.
(if it doesn’t, then you’ll need to cut two pieces, but this is how i did it.)
2. place the fabric a few inches higher than you’d wear it
and roughly mark with your fingers the length you want it + extra1-1/2 inches.
3. keeping place with your finger where that line is, cut across the fabric all the way.
4. fold about 2″ inward to the wrong side of the fabric and pin it across.
(this will be where your waist will be).
5. fold it in half. the red lines are to show you where the darts will be.
(the darts will only be in the back and not the front).
(the darts will only be in the back and not the front).
6. make the darts by sewing along the red lines shown in the picture.
(you can have the line be more angled as you want but make sure it ends as gradual in the end).
the darts should look similar to this.
7. cut the top 1/2 of the edge so it’s a little rounder like this to resemble a pencil skirt.
8. sew along the edge.
9. hem the bottom of the skirt.
and you’re done!
(excuse my butt shot but it was necessary in order to show the darts ^ ^)
this skirt only cost me $4.
buy a similar skirt at alice + olivia for $165 or make one for $4.
the choice is yours. π
Your never gonna believe this but I just bought blk n white striped fabric at a yard sale….I've been wanting to mk a skirt…ill def be doing this ASAP!!! Go check out my handbag I just made its super easy and I would LOVE it if u tried it!!!!
Xoxo Andrea
how cute! π it looks really well fitted and comfy too!
LOVE the skirt!! Great job! I am a sewer and I love coming to your blog and seeing all of your projects!!
I just found your blog. LOve that simple but chic skirt. Really like your blog. Your family looks so beautiful and your kids are so cute. Following you!
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skirt looks amazing! great deal π
Very cute skirt
That is really cute!! I have been looking at that expanding universe tank too trying to figure out how to knock it off.
Cute! I've been looking for some fabric like this.
CUTE!! Love how it turned out! You make it look easy!
I love it! I have been looking for a skirt tutorial and this one looks perfect. π I love the whole outfit you're wearing.
Love it. Unfortunately it would take a few more darts to fit my hips!! It looks amazing on you (of course)!
Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy
love, love, love this. So simple!
I will add this to my list of "to-sew"
Ali
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ok… i'm gonna go for it. i have the hardest time sewing with knits… i don't know if i pull the fabric or what, but it always ends up wavy. i dunno!? any pointers on sewing knits would be greatly appreciated! love your blog!
Love it! Looks so cute on you. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/07/wickedly-crafty-saturdays.html
cute skirt!
Very cute!
@Kristen, this knit was really thick so I had no problem sewing with it and it didn't end up wavy at all. I've sewed Lycra however that gets all wavy and the end result wasn't perfect but making the tensions tighter helped a bit. Hope that helps!
thank you for your comments everyone!
xoxo
Beautiful! Love the simplicity of your skirt and the fabric is beautiful! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/08/pink-hippo-party-40.html
Can you please tell me where you bought the material?? I'm new to the internet fabric shopping world too and I'd love to know where to snag this awesome striped knit because I MUST make this skirt!! Adorable!!
Yes! Please let us know where you found that fabric! I've been searching for some at my fabric stores, but nothing that I like.
You can see the link above on the "you'll need" section. Good luck!
xoxo
Thanks for linking this up to my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Hope to see more from you this coming Saturday.
SO cute! That is great fabric!
Darling!! Love the darts. π
Love it. Did you put a zipper in or anything? How did you get it to be so fitted but not include any kind of zipper?!
No zipper, the darts make it fitted. π
xoxo
Hi Sarah, I came by your blog via Pinterest and I love your blog! You are so creative and you have certainly fired up my juices to get sewing again, although my skills are very basic. I am definitely following your blog now! Grace
I adore your skirt and want to make one of my own now. I featured it on my "This Weeks Pinterest Loves" post on my blog yesterday. Come and check it out here and grab a feature button from my side bar. http://tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-weeks-pinterest-loves-18.html
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Are you going to make the navy blue and white striped shirt like you had planned? I am waiting on the tutorial. The shirt is super cute. Thanks!
Hi where did you get this fabric? Darling skirt!
Jackie, I have a direct link to the fabric on the "you'll need" section.
You don't ever mention sewing the waistband at the top, just pinning it. Do you stitch it down? Before or after the darts? Does it slide on easily over your hips with darts rather than elastic? Cute pattern — hope to try it soon. Thanks
I really want to but haven't found the right fabric yet! But when I do I will be sure to post a tutorial. π
I didn't sew the waistband, I folded it and then when I sewed the sides of the skirt, it keeps it down just fine. And the fabric I used is very stretchy. So yes, it slides on my hips just fine. Hope that helps!
just going to order the fabric for your awesome skirt and i wanted to double check you said you only used half a yard is that right!? or a typo? just trying to figure out how much to order!
thanks
Yes, I only used 1/2 a yard but I believe I ordered a yard. You'll cut it in half but will still need a full yard since it comes in measure of the vertical stripes and not horizontal stripes. am i making sense? haha, it's a 60" fabric and while it comes in 1 yard of vertical stripes, you'll cut it in horizontal stripes. see pictures above for reference. hope that made sense!
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Thank you so much Jen, I'm honored to be featured on your great blog!
Hi Sarah, thanks a lot for such an useful tutorial π
I'm just a beginner so I need to ask you a silly question: how can I define the darts?
Thanks again for this π
What do you mean by defining the darts? π
My mom introduced me to the the "stretch needle" for the sewing machine. It's amazing, I didn't get the bunches and waves like I usually get with knit material.
Hi;) I love your blog and modest fashion sense. You inspire me! I wish I knew how to sew:/ I usually get clothes from the mall for $30+ and I know I could make them for less if I just knew how.. Maybe I'll take that class in school next yr! β₯ you're so pretty!!
I know exactly how you feel, I say that so many times while I'm shopping. And that's why you should start! Don't be intimidated, all my sewing projects are for beginners. π and you are so sweet, thank you for your compliment!
creative!!
Hi Sarah, I am new to sewing and have never seen a dart before. How do I know how big or long to make it?
Made* I know what they are lol
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I used it to make my own version of this skirt and I absolutely love it! You can check it out on my blog where I have also place a link to your tutorial. http://make-it-funky.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/simple-jersey-skirt.html Thanks again!
I really love this skirt and you make it seem so easy! I was wondering if I can use the same method, but make the stripe skirt into a maxi stripe skirt?
Good morning! Love the tutorial, I wear pencil skirt all the time for work, and they can be expensive, can't wait to give this a try this weekend! However I do have another question, did you ever find out how to make the expanding universe tank? I would be really interested in that!
No, I did not! I never found the right fabric at fabric stores. But when I do, I will be sure to post a tutorial, I still want to make one really bad! π
Very nice skirt and so creative, but will you give us instructions on how you were gonna make the anthropologie's expanding universe tank?? Pretty please!?
Thank you for this wonderful idea! What type of material is the fabric? The link leading to the fabric does not work. Thanks so much!! π
Im going to try this with all kinds of different colours and patterns
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