6/12/12

DIY Curtains sewn pleated skirt


Supplies: Curtains from this post. 
Elastic waist band

(handmade necklace by Saressa)
This pretty fabric was from a clearance curtain. It didn't have another set so I made it a dress, but didn't want to wear a tube dress so I finished it as a skirt. It turned out quite lovely, would look great at a wedding or reception dress. 

The beautiful gem necklace was handmade from Saressa.

DIY:
Video Here


1) Cut fabric to desired length. Measure out enough to make a full skirt (based off your measurements). 

2) Pleat by sewing folds back and forth evenly along the waistline like this. 

3) Once folds are all sewn along waistline, sew elastic band right sides together with pleated skirt. You will have to pull the elastic to fit. 

4) Sew the back seam up.  Finish hem if needed.

Very easy video here…

 


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26 comments:

  1. ana5059June 12, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Lovely!!! It's a very cute skirt.
    please, check out what I did with a curtain:
    http://quepuedohacerconesto.blogspot.com.es/2012/06/nubes-clouds.html

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  2. MargaJune 12, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Very cutee!!

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  3. -EJune 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    You're talented. The skirt is lovely!

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  4. modaJune 12, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    so girly, you're sooo talented!

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  5. KirittaJune 12, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    oh my god so cute *_*

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  6. Yvette FriendshipJune 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    So cute, such a professional look and all from a net curtain. Brilliant!

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  7. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This looks so good, cant believe its a curtian.
    http://aciddreamsandsugarhighs.blogspot.com/

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  8. HollyJune 13, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Absolutely love this, can't wait till after I have the baby and I can fit into normal clothes again... well, maybe bigger normal clothes than before but still :D

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  9. MegJune 13, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    cute! love the sheer stripes

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  10. Queen BeeJune 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    so chic! this is something i'd like to try

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  11. AshleyJune 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    just stumbled across your blog and you are amazing!! you have mad skills, dear. this skirt is awesome!

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  12. Jess ReederJune 17, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    You are amazing!! I would love to buy something like this!! Do you sell on etsy?

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    1. LauraJune 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM

      Hi Jess. I do have an etsy shop, if you could email that would be best for a custom order.

      laurazpifer@gmail.com, I could sell you this one if it fits your measurements.

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  13. AlexJune 17, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Love the skirt! So cute!

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  14. ClaudiaJune 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Very cute. I noticed in your video that your thread cone is upside down. Any reason ?

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  15. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  16. KristinJune 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I just started following your blog & i adore it.
    This year i am trying to make my dreams come true.

    follow back, please & thank you <3

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  17. Ana SofíaJune 28, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love the skirt is very good! I also love to DIY :)
    I would love to visit my blog!.
    kiss.
    Galletita.
    http://www.galletitadejengibre.com/

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  18. [then there was us]July 6, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This came out lovely! I absolutely love it on you. So chic. Newest follower here. Come visit my blog! :)
    ~Yesenia
    {then there was us}
    www.albitrefamilylove.com

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  19. LauJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    This skirt looks really great. Does it have lining or is it another strechy skirt down there? Thanks!

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