This skirt can be worn two totally different ways - either a straight, fitted style or just attach one piece and you have a fun peplum skirt! If I had more time, I would have made another attachment with a bunch of ruffles! But for now, I love being able to take a beautiful fitted skirt, which can be worn to work or on the go and transforming it so simply by attaching the peplum!
Background: The skirt I created was made from scratch - meaning, I didn't have a store-bought pattern. It was my first time making my own pattern and if interested, you could do the same thing (I explain EXACTLY how to do it in Step 2). It wasn't difficult, but took some time and adjustments. Once done, you have your own pattern to use to create more skirts in the future. If you're not interested in making such a custom-fit skirt, you could always use a pattern from the store or use a straight skirt you already have. The skirt took the majority of the time. The peplum attachment did not take long and is very simple to make. If you just want to make some of them to attach to skirts you already have, feel free to skip to that step of this instructable! I took my time making the skirt as I wanted it to be really high-quality and fully lined on the inside. I'm really happy with how it turned out!
If you have any questions on any step of this instructable, please ask me in the comments section! I am happy to help!
Photo credits go to my 7-yr-old son Josh - thanks for taking the pics. I hope I don't look angry in the main picture as I was kind of squinting from the sun! :) And, we had a few lighting issues so if colors look a little different, that is why!
Background: The skirt I created was made from scratch - meaning, I didn't have a store-bought pattern. It was my first time making my own pattern and if interested, you could do the same thing (I explain EXACTLY how to do it in Step 2). It wasn't difficult, but took some time and adjustments. Once done, you have your own pattern to use to create more skirts in the future. If you're not interested in making such a custom-fit skirt, you could always use a pattern from the store or use a straight skirt you already have. The skirt took the majority of the time. The peplum attachment did not take long and is very simple to make. If you just want to make some of them to attach to skirts you already have, feel free to skip to that step of this instructable! I took my time making the skirt as I wanted it to be really high-quality and fully lined on the inside. I'm really happy with how it turned out!
If you have any questions on any step of this instructable, please ask me in the comments section! I am happy to help!
Photo credits go to my 7-yr-old son Josh - thanks for taking the pics. I hope I don't look angry in the main picture as I was kind of squinting from the sun! :) And, we had a few lighting issues so if colors look a little different, that is why!
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Requirements:
- 2 yards of fabric (varies - depends if you're using a pattern for the straight skirt & what that pattern calls for)
- Lining fabric - 1 yard should be enough
- Zipper
- Hook & Eye closures
- Fusible Interfacing
- Sewing Machine
- Iron
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
- Newspaper or wrapping paper
- Measuring Tape
- Patience!
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thanks for this tutorial sweetie :))
This is an awesome instructable and you have so much talent! =)
I really like the removeable preplum, but I'm at a loss as to understand how you came up with the curves in the waistband. Did you take the length of the preplum material and divide it by some magic number to get even measurments to place the ruffles? I've read the section a few times and looked at the photos, but I don't understand how you got even ruffles. Hopefully you can clarify that for me as I really like your idea.
But, I think I understand what you are asking - how to figure out how to place the ruffles and how big, etc. I wish I had a really clear cut answer - but I did it this way: I put the straight skirt on - and the big peplum circle I cut out on (over the straight skirt). I then moved things around to see how it would look by placing ruffles in certain areas vs other areas. At that time, i did not cut that peplum in half. I had the big loop on and around the straight skirt - and just made two ruffles in the front with my hands and pinned them in place. I thought it looked cool with those ruffles forming an arch of sorts, coming up higher in the front. So I pinned them there. I then just eyed it - and moved things around from there to create ruffles in certain areas. It's kind of hard to describe. If you want, I could transfer that to a pattern and upload it as a pdf file. I would like to do that anyway as I would like to make more and it would be easier with a pattern. I hope it will help - I will do this later today when I'm home again!
Maybe it's the guy in me but, when I first read the title I thought "Woah, aren't all skirts removable?"
Wow you are diversally talented.
From a guy's perspective the skirt is a looker.
You would get noticed.
I am still in awe about your story and how you have been the best mom and roll model for Josh. I do miss your Honest Holly posts with advice, put I understand priorities change. I hope you find a permanent solution to your health issues.
You are special and we all need you!
Good luck with the contest.
Always look forward to hearing about your latest interest.
Best regards
Dale O
as no real surprise fashion and sewing is yet another one.
You look stunning in the picture as well Miss..very pretty:-)
Of course you've got my vote!