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Ruffle Skirt From A T Shirt

Turn 3 old, oversized T's into a totally cute ruffle skirt!

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My dad got these T-shirts for Christmas (Thanks Grandma!) but they were size XL so he regifted them to me for sewing. What I really like about working with T-shirts is that they are Pre-hemed and SOOO easy to manipulate! Let me know it you have any questions!


Instructions 
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Take your 3 oversized T's and cut them to the length of ruffles you want. I did mine with 18 inches, 12 inches, and 8 inches. I added 2 inches to the top (shortist) layer for a foldover seam (in the end it will be 6 inches).


  2. 2
    Step 2

    Now you should have three tubes. Put the middle one over the long one and the shortist on top.


  3. 3
    Step 3

    Take the shortest layer and fold it over to the other layers (this is why you cut it two extra inches).

    Make a slit in the folded over area large enough to slip your elastic into.

    Sew arround to attach all four layers.


  4. 4
    Step 4

    Cut elastic to your waist (or hip depending on where you want it to hit) size + 1/2 inches.

    Insert elastic into the slit made in the previous step.
    HINT: Easy way to get elastic all the way arround: attach a saftey pin to the insert and slide it through.

    When the elastic edges meet, sew them together (this is why you added 1/2 inches).


  5. 5
    Step 5

    Sew up the slit so you can't see the elastic any more.

    BINGO!!!! Turn rightside out and it is done.


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Ninjaa P.

Ninjaa P. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:22:54 +0000

Thank you so much! I was able to finish a skirt I needed! I'll try to post a picture up soon!

 
LaLiLuLiny

LaLiLuLiny Tue, 31 May 2011 16:51:06 +0000

sweet :D
wasn t it cold when you made the photos?

 
Belle

Belle Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:39:45 +0000

That's a great skirt, I really like the butterfly belt, too :)

 
Scarlie Lou XD

Scarlie Lou XD Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:48:46 +0000

this is really cool :) i'll have to find some shirts first though XD

 
SummerScoobySnacks

SummerScoobySnacks Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:06 +0000

this is so cute

 
Crystal H.

Crystal H. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:16:20 +0000

Love it! Can't wait to make myself one of these for the summer. Thanks for sharing your idea.

 
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m Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:12:00 +0000

i absolutely adore this!

 
Glenda A.

Glenda A. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:57:27 +0000

Wow! I really like this idea and it looks so cute.

 

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