Nautical Stripey Pencil Skirt Refashion

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  Step 1

  Here is a picture of the original trousers. They had a cool nautical/sailor feel to them – but I think they had more potential as a skirt.

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  Step 2

  I’ve cut off the legs – these will be used for the body of the skirt. Now I’m also left with nautical shorts – I will keep them for another future project – perhaps another skirt?

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  Step 3

  I’ve cut the trousers legs open – I’ve cut right next to the seam (and cut the seam off). So now I’m left with two rectangles of fabrics – each piece has a seam (the other seam) running thought it, which works well because the seams help to keep the shape of the skirt.

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  Step 4

  I've sewn the pieces together (inside out) and tried it on.

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  Step 5

  It was too big, so I’ve pinned it to fit my size. I’ve curved it slightly around the hips, to make is fit better.

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  Step 6

  As the fabric had a stretch in it I’ve used elastic for the waistband.

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  Step 7

  I’ve had some stretchy navy blue lace, which I used to decorate the bottom of the skirt.

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Ravens Trove · Wenatchee, Washington, US · 35 projects 25th March 2013

I wish I had seen this yesterday! Saw an awesome stretchy pair of jeans in an amazing print. They would have been perfect for this as they were too small in the waist.... only $5. (Le Sigh!) I won't make that mistake again. Thanks!

Jezek · Oxford, England, GB · 22 projects 26th March 2013

Oh no! I hate when that happens ... that is why I always buy anything that looks usable

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