Tulle Skirt Refashion

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  Step 1

  Remove any extra adornments that can get in the way of the cutting.

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  Step 2

  Cut off the skirt in a straight line.

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  Step 3

  Pin layers of tulle to underskirt, just to keep things in place.

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  Step 4

  Use seam ripper to open up a seam about 8-10 inches down in all layers of tulle and underskirt.

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  Step 5

  Pin these layers together.

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  Step 6

  Install zipper.

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  Step 7

  Fold tops of zipper to the sides and trim excess. This will stop your zipper head from accidentally sliding completely off your zipper.

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  Step 8

  Salvage usable fabric from bodice to create waistband. If there is no salvageable fabric on your bodice, feel free to use another, coordinating fabric for the waistband.

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  Step 9

  Press out any creases, cut rectangles, and join together end-to-end. Make one long pieces about 4 inches wide and long enough to go around your waistband, plus a couple inches.

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  Step 10

  Pin skirt to waistband with right sides facing, gathering skirt evenly as you go, and sew to secure.

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  Step 11

  Fold waistband over toward inside of skirt. Sew "in the ditch" so the stitches can barely be seen from the outside.

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  Step 12

  Hand-sew a hook-and-eye clasp at the top of the zipper.

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Darling Chelsea · Belmont, North Carolina, US · 54 projects 29th May 2014

I think that too when I see these kind of old dresses, haha but I love what you did to it and I love that you have it paired with the flannel! So chic!

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