Waterfall (High Low) Skirt From Boring Vinatge Skirt.

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  Step 1

  First things first, find a skirt that's longer than knee length in a print you like.

  (If your skirt has any sort of side slit in it, like mine did, it's a good idea to stich it shut at this point, as it'll only complicate matters later if you don't.)

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  Step 2

  Mark the shortest length you want the skirt to be in a horizontal line across the front of the skirt.

  Then find the midpoint of this line, and cut a slit to it from the bottom of the skirt.

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  Step 3

  Next, use a ruler to draw a line from the top of the slit, to the corners of the skirt.
  (My chalk didn't really show up on camera,so that's why I've gone over it.)

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  Step 4

  Then, roughly pin along the line, it doesn't need to be neat, as you're just trying top get an idea of length.

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  Step 5

  Try on the skirt to check you're hgappy with the length, and make any adjustments if neccessary.

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  Step 6

  Then, use chalk to make your hem lines more curved, making sure it's as symmetrical as possible.

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  Step 7

  Cut off the excess fabric, to make your seam allowance about an inch or two big.

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  Step 8

  Then pin your new hem line (which can take a bit of time and patience due to the curve), and try the skirt on to make sure you like the way it hangs.

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  Step 9

  Next, iron your hem line to make sure it's going to lie flat when you're trying to sew it.

  (You might want to wash any chalk off first, as there's a chance the heat from the iron will set the colour.)

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  Step 10

  Stitch your hemline, and remove the pins.

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  Step 11

  And you're done!

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CO + K User

November 11th, 2012

Awesome tut! Waterfall skirts are my favorite

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