Diy Summer Maxi Skirt Tutorial

DIY: Summer Maxi Skirt Tutorial

Posted by The Renegade Seamstress

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It's easy and fun to turn an old thrift store dress into a cute new maxi skirt.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Dress

Steps (9 steps, 180 minutes)

  1. 1

    Find a long, huge thrift store dress, with a fabric you like.

  2. 2

    Cut off the top of the dress.

  3. 3

    Cut extra fabric off the sides.

  4. 4

    Sew new side seams.

  5. 5

    Use fabric cut from sides to make a new waistband.

  6. 6

    With right sides together, pin and sew waistband.

  7. 7

    Fold over and sew a small casing in the top of the waistband. Thread the drawstring through the casing.

  8. 8

    Sit back, relax and enjoy your new maxi skirt.
    For more refashion inspiration and tutorials, come visit me at The Renegade Seamstress
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    Beth

  9. 9

    Have fun and I know you can do it!!!