Long Linen Skirt In Green

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  Step 1

  I folded my 3 yards in half and marked 12inches from corner
  as shown. this gives you about a 38 inch opening.
  I wanted extra space for a little bunching (my hips were about 34 when I made this)

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  Step 2

  from the newly created line, I went down 38inches from there. and marked it all the way. not from the point of the corner, but from the like first created at 12inches down.

• Step 3

  I created a waistband (hip band) of about 34 inches (leaving room to sew onto zipper). I made it about 4 layers thick, but using a stiffener (or backing/interfacing) would probably be easier. I just didn't want it that stiff.
  the waistband ended up being about 2inches wide.

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  Step 4

  I put the right side of the waistband to the right side of the skirt, and attached using a half inch seam.
  it sits on my hips, so I didn't make it too tight (did not want to have muffin tops). if you were to wear it with a corset putting it on your waist would be a good idea.

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  Step 5

  I made it a bit longer than I intended so I hemmed the bottom up quite a few inches (I am rather short).
  I then added pick-ups on both sides to help shorten it.
  I still walk on the front, but mostly if I am not walking with good posture.

• Step 6

  I had thought about adding layers too the bottom, ruffles, lace.
  On the pick-ups you could add flowers or butterflies.
  whatever embellishments you desire.

• Step 7

  Essentially it is a giant circle skirt (or rather 3/4 circle skirt). it moves like a dream, I feel like I'm floating. I hope you do too.

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Ievars · Rīga, Rīgas pilsēta, LV · 23 projects 13th July 2014

I think these would go great with this http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/corset-top-2

Jess H. · Cabot, Arkansas, US · 37 projects 14th July 2014

they do. thanks for the favorites!

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