Old Dress To Maxi Skirt With Yoga Style Waist Band

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  Step 1

  I don't have a picture of the original dress but it was one of those one size fits all kind that tie in the back. They are always so soft but fall apart at a fast rate. So I decided to make a make skirt for her. I decided on the length and measure from the bottom top and cut it to exactly that length.

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  Step 2

  Next I took 2 t-shirt sleeves left over form a project and made a waist band that would fit her snuggly but not to tight, when stretched out. I attached the band to the top of the skirt, right sides together and sewed them together. I stretched the t-shirt band as needed to matched the band and used A LOT of pins.

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  Step 3

  Next I realized there was a hole in the front so I cut a piece off the left over top section and appliqued it over the hole. Next, since I realized how much Amanda likes her pockets I decided to give her one. As I was getting ready to cut out a piece of scrap, then hem it, I realized the arm pit area of the dress would make the perfect top to a pocket. It is just a pocket and not like it will be around her face or anything like that.

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  Step 4

  Here is a picture of the entire skirt. The buttons added a nice touch and held down the yoga band nicely. Doesn't Amanda SOOOOOOOOO ROCK this skirt!!!!!!!

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