The Draped Skirt

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  Step 1

  First, pick out a fabric that you want. I would strongly recommend a jersey type. I used this old dress I got at a thrift store a while ago.

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  Step 2

  Now, measure your waist where you want the skirt to be. I chose pretty high up my waist, because I thought it would look better.

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  Step 3

  Now, divide your waist measurement by 2 and measure that out on your fabric, don't forget about seam allowance. I put pins where it would be at 14 1/2 inches, but use white chalk if you have it.

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  Step 4

  I then cut up the sides of the old dress, in an A line shape sort of. I just estimated and guessed, but you can surely make it completely even if you want.

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  Step 5

  Here is your fabric now, with the front and back.

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  Step 6

  Now cut out 4 pieces of fabric with the dimensions of 10 by 24 inches. This worked for me, and the area on my waist measured 29 inches, so adjust according.

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  Step 7

  Here are my 4 pieces.

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  Step 8

  Fold each of them in half hot dog style and sew up the edge. Then turn right side out, so its like a loop.

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  Step 9

  I should of taken a picture before this, but just copy the picture and loop the pieces of fabric so it looks like the picture.

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  Step 10

  Now, put the back piece of fabric on top of the front, right sides in. Pin the sides together and sew them up.

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  Step 11

  Turn it inside out, and you are done. :) If you want, you can hem the top, but I didn't because of the jersey fabric. Hope I was clear enough, but if I wasn't, comment and I will try to help. And if you couldn't tell, I used different fabric with the drapes, because I ran out of jersey :P

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Joy K. · Garland, Texas, US · 80 projects 1st December 2010

Looks awesome! Can't wait to try this one out XD <3

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Hana S. 1st December 2010

reminds me of the burberry knotted skirts and trenches from last season. so cute!

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