Tuesday, June 29, 2010

J.CREW diy skirt....

Remember this $40 JCREW skirt that I blogged about here 

well for $7 bucks you can make it yourself... I did...
$4 walmart 2xl tshirt
99 cent one inch elastic
$1.99 for some chiffon


I used one of Hailies skirts as a guide to cut the tshirt...
no need to hem the skirt ..I just used the bottom of the tshirt..
then I created a casing and ran the elastic through to make the waistband..

presto...one tshirt skirt...


I then cut one inch strips from the left over tshirt


baste stiched down the middle and pulled the thread to create my ruffle...


I used the jcrew skirt photo as a guide to where I pinned the ruffles and then I just sewed them on...
                                                                  we're getting there....


I then took the white chiffon and cut out two inch strips and based stiched near the top and pulled the thread to create ruffles the same way I did above and I used the picture again to guide me where to put them on the skirt...

and here we go.....

What do you think!? Pretty close right...
I need to cut some of the threads off a little better but Hailie was literally tugging at it to put it on while I was still trying to sew the ruffles on..
She was so happy with her new skirt.. and that made mommy happy
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16 comments:

  1. Biscuits 'N GravyJune 30, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I want one!!!!!!

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  2. elyseJune 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Amazing! I put this on my to-do list for back to school clothes.

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  3. AndreaJune 30, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    If you cut the chiffon strips on the bias they won't fray!

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  4. Amy C.June 30, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    I had just saved the j crew skirt into my inspiration file last night and then your version shows up today! Thank you for sharing, I am doing this for sure!

    Can't wait to check out some more of your blog :)

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  5. mamazeeJuly 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    I wanted to post here and let you know that i took a little inspiration from your post :) thanks!

    I do mean to make this exact skirt, too - i saw the tulle i'd need at walmart :)...


    http://mamazee.blogspot.com/2010/07/with-little-help-from-my-friends.html

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  6. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    The skirt looks wonderful without having to spend a wad of cash.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 18, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I love this skirt! I want one for myself. It's darling!

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  8. StacieMarch 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    That turned out ADORABLE!! Now I'm going to have to make some for my girly's this summer! Thanks for the how-to!

    BTW...I featured it here:
    http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/2011/03/cute-diy-skirt.html

    Thanks again! :)

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  9. RachelMarch 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I'm almost 30 and I want one of these skirts :) Very cute!

    soriapartyoftwo.blogspot.com

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  10. AnneMarch 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    this is SO stinkin' cute!!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-diy-ruffled-skirt/2011/03/10/

    --Anne

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  11. AmberMarch 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I have to make this!!! I love how flirty it is but yet comfortable. Thanks for sharing!
    www.strawberryowl.blogspot.com

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  12. LeticiaMarch 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    SO sorry, but I don't sew...How do you make a casing? Thanks... THIS IS SO cute!!

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  13. JustAnotherGirlMarch 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    THIS> IS> ADORABLE. i am soooo making one when i get the chance!

    Hahah BTW it actually is a lot cuter than the forty dollar one!

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  14. Melissa @ It's Fancy SchmancyMarch 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Very cute. I bought a shirt not knowing yet what todo with it! I think I will give this a shot! Thanks!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    The chiffon in the J. Crew version is likely cut on the bias; it's a way to get a raw edge that doesn't shred or fray out, and bias-cut frills lay really nicely in general. One thing I learned the hard way: it's easier to decorate a skirt before I do the elastic. Once my girls catch wind of Momma doing a project for them, I have to use every trick in the arsenal, because they're going to haunt my elbow til I turn over the finished goods. :)

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  16. Zielono miNovember 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Love it. Will be making one for summer. Thank you.

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