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Refashion: Gathered Skirt to Short Kaftan Dress
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.

Posted by Elizabeth A. from Pacific, Missouri, United States • Published See Elizabeth A.'s 19 projects »
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  • Step 1

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

  • Step 2

    Iron out the gathers or pleats.

  • Step 3

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

  • Step 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.

  • Step 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).

  • Step 6

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

  • Step 7

    Hand tack the neck facing.

    Done!

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Leah
Leah · Greensboro, North Carolina, US · 8 projects
This is great!
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Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth A. · Pacific, Missouri, US · 19 projects
Thanks!
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michelle G.
michelle G. · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA · 1258 projects
awesome
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