Easy Pencil Skirt With Inner Tube Trim

Making skirts from clothing has been a great experience. It is so easy to do and is faster than using a pattern from scratch. 

Hems, collars, and zippers are easy to use and less pain to sew.  Here are 2 different skirts that I made from jeans that were too small.

I made one with inner tube  fringe and one with inner tube trim with fabric.  I have enjoyed making these and will continue to do so.

Please do see my other skirt creations here:  http://instructables.com/id/Easy-Skirts-From-Clothing-Ties-and-inner-tubes/.




 

Step 1 Supplies

Recipient 1 size larger of old pair of jeans
Neck tie
Fabric trim if desired for the slit and waist
Bicycle inner tube
Sewing machine
Leather needle for the sewing machine
scissors
Needle
Thread
Seam ripper
Tape measure or ruler
Marking Pen
Pins
Iron and ironing board optional

PLEASE NOTE: This pencil skirt is utilizing the front and back pockets of an old pair of jeans. I used 1 size larger than what my daughter wears to make a conventional skirt and so I could cut off bulk fabric that my machine won't sew.