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DIY ruched maxi skirt.

Supplies: 2 yards Organic Cotton Stretch Jersey here
Jacquard Dye: follow instructions here 




Nothing says summer like a tie dyed maxi skirt, perfect for a swim cover up and comfortable as can be. It may still be cold but warm weather is on the way! What I love about this skirt is the flattering fit  from the ruched split seam. The fabric I used is from Organic Cotton Plus. It has a nice stretch, soft texture, and isn't see through. It's made from  95% organic cotton so it dyes beautifully. Try their dyes  options as well. I've used their indigo and Procion.

Check out the full tutorial in the video below.



DIY Split Seam Instructions

I love the ruching this split seam gives to my maxi skirts. This technique is great for skirts, sides of shirts, sleeves, and more. 

For the maxi skirt, you will want the split seam to be 20 inches. So measure from the waist to 20 inches down and mark or pin. You will do the below technique for that 20 inches only.



Begin by placing the side right sides together, fold over 1 inch on both sides.


Iron flat.


Open the ironed flap open and sew right sides together along the ironed line. 


open and iron them flat as such 


Sew as close to the edge as you can along both flaps. Make sure to sew even seams or it will look uneven on the front.


Get a string long enough to fit the length X 2 of your project. Use a safety pin to glide through the openings of the seams you created. If you want it to tie at the top you will start at the top, if you want it to tie at the bottom, start at the bottom. Go one opening through the other.   


Scrunch as much as you'd like.


Finishing the edges is entirely up to you. With knit you can simply leave the edges unhemmed. I prefer this method because then it doesn't create waves when doing a conventional hem. A serger with a rolled hem is another great option if you have access to one. 

 

29 comments:

  1. Love it, how do you gather the side seams though, I've never done this?

    Lauren
    www.livinginaboxx.wordpress.com

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    1. Gather it like I show at the bottom. Basically scrunch the fabric and sew. I show how to do this on the dolman video too

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    2. Thanks that sounds too simple, wonder if ill be able to manage it lol!

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    3. you can do it. It is that simple :)

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  2. Love how this turned out. Maxi skirts are so much better with huge side splits.

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  3. beautiful turnout! (:

    http://sittingwaitingwishin.blogspot.com/

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  4. Looks great!! and I love the hand dyed fabric. It really turned out beautifully!

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  5. Oooo! I can't WAIT to make one of these! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. wow!! I am IN LOVE! Fantastic! Easy to sew but fantastic idea

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  7. This IS a summer staple. I really want more maxis in my wardrobe!



    zuleyb.blogspot.com

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  8. Do you just gather the extra 5 inches that you added to the overall length for the ruching or what? How much do you gather to make the ruching? LOVE this! Can't wait to make a few for summer!! Thanks for the inspiration! I think I'll round off my corners though, at the bottom of the split by the hem for a softer look.

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  9. Must have for my Miami trip ;) love it!

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    1. http://www.trashtocouture.com/p/shop.html

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    2. When will you start selling? The above link came up page does not exist

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    3. I had one up for sale in shop, it is indigo blue. If your interested email me at Laurazpifer at gmail.com

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  11. Hi! Just 2 question: Is this just cotton fabric? I would prefer to just buy at my local fabric store.
    Also, did you just sew on the tie at the end of the ruching?

    Thank you!

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  12. i love this!!!!!!!
    war can i find the video??

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  13. I just have a quick question. Do you do anything special to the waist? Do you hem it, or leave the edges raw? Also, do you just make sure it is snug enough by using your measurements? I absolutely loooovvvveee this and my teenagers are asking me to make one for them.

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  14. Do you do anything in particular to the waist? Do you hem it or leave the edges raw? No elastic or anything to keep it snug? My teenagers want one and I'm making sure it wont fall off if they trip over their big feet and accidentally catch the hem...lol

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  15. I just made it fit my measurements, maybe do the waist measurement minus an inch and it should be snug enough around the waist.

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  16. Hello what kind of string did you use thankyou

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  17. Try a twin stretch needle and "woolly nylon"(try amazon if you can't find it at your local store) on the bobbin normal cotton on top for a super easy and flat hem!!!
    Very cool skirt!!!

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  18. sigh... I don't have a sewing machine, so not even gonna attempt. Wish I could though! Really cute!

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  19. Different people use different kinds of dresses but I will recommend that we should focus on good quality and not on cheap price. Especially women use skirt which is disliked by some persons, and they think that skirt is not suitable for women body. Essay writing service.

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