Gathered Skirt To Short Kaftan Dress

Refashion: Gathered Skirt to Short Kaftan Dress

Posted by Elizabeth A.

About

This was one of my favorite skirts, ever. Unfortunately, when I bought it, it was a bit tight in the waist after indulging in a big meal. Several years and numerous big meals later, I could no longer fit it. So, I decided to make something else out of it.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Skirt
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors
  • Pin(s)

Steps (7 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Remove the skirt's waist band and zipper (if there is one).

  2. 2

    Iron out the gathers or pleats.

  3. 3

    Determine how deep you want the sleeve openings and rip out the side seams down to that point.

  4. 4

    Sew the shoulder seams (this is where the skirt waist band used to be) , leaving an opening for your head. Make the seam allowance at least an inch (I allowed about 2 inches) to use for a self-facing for the neck opening.

  5. 5

    Determine where the sleeve and side seams need to be (you will need to baste or pin and try the whole thing on and adjust as needed).

  6. 6

    Sew the sleeve and side seams. Trim away the excess fabric.

  7. 7

    Hand tack the neck facing.

    Done!