Maxi skirts can be great and look amazing, but sometimes they just don't quite work. Instead of getting rid of it, turn it into a cute stylish jumper! I found this vintage 60s maxi skirt with a pretty pattern. It fit, but it didn't look right on me when I got it home so I decided to turn it into something fun.

Thing you will need:

sewing machine
scissors
pins
chalk or a bar of soap
measuring tape

Step 1: Cut Skirt to Desired Length

Measure the length you want your skirt to be plus about an inch for seam allowance. Use a measuring tape or ruler and pin all around at that length. Cut the excess fabric off and save for the bib top.

Step 2: Hem the Skirt

Double turn the hem under all around the bottom of the skirt. Pin and sew to create a nice finished hem

Step 3: Make the Bib

Use a template from an outfit you already have to trace the shape of the top bib on the extra fabric you saved. I used chalk but you can also use a bar of soap. Trace a little wider than the template to account for seam allowance. You can also make your own shape if you don't have something to trace. (I had to retrace mine because I have buttons going down the center)

Step 4: Finish the Side Edges of the Bib

Double turn the edges in. Pin and sew to create a nice finished side when wearing.

Step 5: Attach Bib to Skirt

Pin the right sides together of the skirt and bib top.
Measure to make sure the bib is in the center of the skirt.
Sew them together and flip the bib up to be in the right position. Mine has buttons going down the length so I sewed it in two parts to keep the buttons functional.

Step 6: Finish Top Edge of Bib

Double turn in the top edge of the bib. You can make this a small fold or wider if the bib is too long after trying it on.
Pin and sew to create a nice finished edge. (Again mine has button so I sewed it in two parts. You can just sew straight across without buttons)

Step 7: Make the Straps

Use your measuring tape to measure from the bib top over the shoulder to the edge of skirt back to get the length needed for the straps.
Cut two strips of fabric to this length. I wanted mine to be two inch wide straps when done so I cut the strips about 5" wide to account for seam allowance. (4" for straps and 1" for seam allowance. Folded in half that's 2.5" total)
Fold the strips in half with right sides together.
Pin and sew down the length.
Turn the fabric inside out to get the straps.

Step 8: Attach Straps to Bib and Skirt

Fold the edges of the strap under just a little to make nice edges on both ends. Sew. (I didn't get a picture of this step, but it's pretty straightforward.)
Pin the straps to the front inside of the bib at the outer edge leaving a little fabric below the edge for seam allowance. Sew across
Find where you want the back straps to be on the back of the skirt and pin them down leaving a little fabric inside the skirt for seam allowance. Sew across. I made mine cross over each other but they can be straight down too.