Wednesday, June 25, 2014

DIY Tulle Skirt

Greetings kids!

So, I've been doing a lot of sewing lately because when the urge to sew hits me, it hits hard. Like a semi truck. Or my dog running a thousand miles per hour because she is a dog and has nothing better to do with her time.

But because of this urge, I've been making a lot of skirts lately. One of the more ridiculous ones I've made has been this monstrosity [as featured in an obligatory mirror selfie because why not]--

DIY Tulle Skirt

Care to make one for yourself? [Because you should. Everyone should dress like a princess at least daily]. Then follow along!

DIY Tulle Skirt

This one started out with me scrounging through my basement and stumbling across five yards of white tulle. Where did it come from? Eh, no one knows. Which automatically makes it mine. For the lining, I also used about 2 yards of white broadcloth, plus another 1/4 yard of broadcloth to make a waistband. Oh yeah, and don't forget a zipper and matching thread and a sewing machine and all that nonsense.

DIY Tulle Skirt

After gathering my materials, I summoned my trusty Kitty helper and began cutting the fabric. All I did was cut the broadcloth in half lengthwise, and did the same thing with the tulle.

DIY Tulle Skirt

With the extra scrap of broadcloth, I cut out a rectangle that was 3" x 29" [or your waist measurement plus 2 inches for wiggle room].

DIY Tulle Skirt

Also, [very important step] with my extra tulle that I ended up with, I tied it to my helper's collar because he is a beautiful fairy princess.

DIY Tulle Skirt

Next, I gathered my layers of tulle and broadcloth, which I did separately and then attached together. Using the longest stitch length available, I ran two rows of straight stitches close together along the entire length of the broadcloth, making sure not to backstitch and  to leave pretty long threads after running the rows. Then, pulling on just the top threads [or bottom, doesn't matter], I gathered the broadcloth so that it was the same length as my waistband. I then did the same exact process with the tulle.

DIY Tulle Skirt

Then I attended to my waistband itself. To make life easier, I pressed it in half lengthwise, then pressed  the sides up again about 3/4"

Halfway to Hipster: DIY Tulle Skirt

Here's what I mean by pressing the sides up, if that makes more sense. Also, I forgot to photograph this part, but I also sewed the tulle and the broadcloth together after gathering them to the same length.

DIY Tulle Skirt

The last thing to do was attach the waistband to the skirt. How I did this was I basically encased the skirt part with the waistband. So instead of having all the raw edges poking out, I hid them inside of the waistband by attaching it thus--

DIY Tulle Skirt

Hopefully the pictures make more sense than I do because words and I aren't cooperating right now haha.

DIY Tulle Skirt

Finally, I just ran two rows of straight stitches along the waistband to attach everything together, making sure to backstitch at the ends. After everything was put together, I inserted a zipper and sewed down the back seam to make it a complete skirt!

DIY Tulle Skirt

Aaaaand booyah. Tulle majesty. I thought about trimming the tulle to make it the same length as the broadcloth, but a) that would take effort, and b) more tulle = more princess.

Now excuse me while I go frolic in the woods and speak to woodland creatures...

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12 comments:

  1. This is sooo cool! I want one. Um, but where to wear it??? Now that's my dilemma!
    Pinning this one - because I can!
    Sheree

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    1. Thanks! I say you just wear it anywhere! Everyone will totally be jealous haha

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  2. I love this skirt, whenever I make tulle skirts for my daughter they just end up puffing way out... I'm thinking with this waistband the tulle would lay more flat. Pinned!

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    1. Thanks! Yeah, I feel that the waistband really helps it to stay in place.

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  3. So incredibly cute! For my inner princess....now for that crown....

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    1. Hmmm, yes... now where to acquire a crown... haha

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  4. Coming from the dedicated house, I'm so pleased of your DIY because I Have to make a princess shabby skirt and wondered how to begin and yep here it is. I do where that kind of skirt everyday under layers and layers of shabby clothes...

    xoxo from PARIS (yes I'm French nobody's perfect !)
    Joƫlle

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    1. How wonderful! I'd love to see your shabby skirt!! (and glad to hear from someone from Paris!)

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  5. I LOVE IT! So ballerina like and look sso easy. I have got myself a sewing machine that only cost £5! Been doing some repairs but I am planning to sew something. I just dont have the budget for the fabric yet but when I do I will try to do this! #CreativeMondays

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    1. It was suuuuper easy, for real. I'm so jealous of your super cheap machine! That's great! I usually don't have a lot of money for fabric either, so I almost always use a coupon when I go to the fabric store. Either that, or just refashion an old dress!

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  6. This is so fun! Love it. Pinned. Thanks so much for being a part of our party! Please join us tonight at 7 pm. We love having YOU! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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