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April 23, 2012 by: Melanie

The Country Chic Skirt- Spring Edition

Are you ready for the easiest skirt tutorial ever?? Introducing, the Country Chic Skirt- Spring Edition.
Skill level: Beginner
Materials needed:
  • Β Sewing machine and coordinating thread
  • Scissors
  • 1 denim skirt in your toddler’s size
  • 1 skirt or dress with a finished hem
  • Straight pins
  • A super cute little model!!
This skirt was born when my mother-in-law gave me a few items for Princess. The denim skirt had a front split it in that needed some work. However, from previous experiences, I know that splits in the front seldom stay the way they are supposed to- the usually tear more with playing and wear. No telling what a toddler could do it it. So I knew that I wanted the split part gone for good.
She had given me another dress that was great on my daughter in length, but too big around the chest and under the arms. My solution? The Country Chic Skirt.
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Step One
Begin by cutting off the bottom of the denim skirt. I cut mine off at the top of the split- it was about six inches. Measure the amount that was cut off the denim skirt.
Cut the same amount off the patterned dress (6 inches). Make sure that you’re cutting off the bottom of the dress. This way, you’ll already have a built-in hem and will save yourself an extra step.
Step Two
Measure the length of the patterned fabric. The goal is to have the patterned fabric the same length around as the denim skirt. If the two skirts matched in length around, then you can skip this step. If the patterned fabric is bigger, then you’ll need make it fit.
The best way to do this (it also creates a little ruffle!) is to gather the patterned fabric. I did a thorough post about gathering a few months back, so click {HERE} to get a refresher course on gathering fabric.
Step Three
Once the patterned fabric has been gathered to the same length around as the denim skirt, it’s time to sew it in place. Make sure the right sides are together and pin all the way around. If there are seams on the patterned fabric and the denim skirt, make sure that they match up to look more uniform.
Step Four
Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, stitch the two pieces together. Backstitch to secure. Iron the seam so that the patterned fabric is downward.
I love this for giving new life to items that do not fit just right! This is also a super easy way for beginners to earn sewing confidence. Let me know if you try it!
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Comments

  1. Caitlin and her Cricut says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:37 am

    so cute and so easy! love it!

  2. Shannon Quinn @ Rock Paper Scissors Create says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Very cute!

    • Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

      April 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks so much!

  3. SnuggleBunnie says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:25 am

    Hi Melanie that is so cute. It sure looks easy to do. My girls wear a lot of skirts so I need to learn how to do this. My girls are 9 and 13 so I think it can work right?. Thanks for showing step by step instruction.

    • Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

      April 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      Yep, it will work on any age!! πŸ™‚

  4. Pam says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Easy, but effective!!! Looks great!

  5. Cranberry Morning says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I *love* what you did with these two. SO CUTE.

    Be sure to stop in and check out my 20% handcrafted soaps, just in time for Mother’s Day. This week and next only.

  6. Heather Graham says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Too stinkin’ cute! I love this! Thanks so much for joining in on my linky page last week, AND for following me on facebook! Love it! Would really enjoy having you back this week for another party! I just posted the linky tool…

    hugs –
    heather

  7. Jill says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:10 am

    What a great upcycled outfit! So pretty and so easy to do!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

  8. Jenny says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:28 am

    That is adorable…I am your newest follower from the Networking Blog Hop! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back πŸ™‚
    Modern Modest Beauty

  9. Lindsey Cazac says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:07 am

    Hi! I’m your newest follower and co-host of this month’s blog hop. Thanks so much for joining in on the fun πŸ™‚ I’m looking forward to getting you know you better!

    What a great transformation!

  10. Diane says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    That is so clever.It looks so cute! Thanks so much Melanie for tweeting about my blog hop. You are awesome. Thanks for sharing @ The Gathering Spot Diane @ MamalDiane.com

  11. elenareviews says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    So cute and so easy to make it! Great! Thanks. Nice to come back to your blog.

  12. Dixie n Dottie says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Super cute!
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com

  13. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:42 am

    This is so adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday πŸ™‚

  14. Jenni says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I love it. Re-purposing clothes that don’t fit right or have stains is one of my favorite things to do!

  15. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky says

    April 27, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Adorable!! Love re-purposing kids’ clothes!! Great job! I would love for you to link it up at Fantabulous Friday#10 going on now! Linking up enters you for a chance to win free ad space on my blog for the month of May! Hope you’ll swing by for a visit!

    http://www.littlebeckyhomecky.com/2012/04/fantabulous-friday10/

  16. JENNY K. says

    April 28, 2012 at 2:57 am

    What a fantastic idea! Great job! Visiting from TT&J.

  17. Terry says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Awww, how adorable is that little skirt and your daughter looks absolutely beautiful in it. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

  18. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    April 29, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    this turned out wonderful!! you are one clever cookie! thank you for sharing at Uncommon, featuring this on our facebook page tonight!! πŸ™‚

    Bonnie @ uncommon

  19. tutu dresses for toddlers says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    What a great upcycled outfit! So pretty and so easy to do!

  20. debra says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    She is adorable ! ( Oh I like the skirt too but your little one is such a cutie : )

   
   
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