https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/waterfall-high-low-skirt-from-boring-vinatge-skirt • Posted by Eleanor
I found the original skirt in a vintage store and fell in love with the polka dot print, but didn't like the cut and length of it. So decided to add a modern twist by adding a waterfall hem line. (I apologise for the quality of some of the pictures, they really do not do the skirt justice, I promise it looks much nicer in real life.)
I found the original skirt in a vintage store and fell in love with the polka dot print, but didn't like the cut and length of it. So decided to add a modern twist by adding a waterfall hem line. (I apologise for the quality of some of the pictures, they really do not do the skirt justice, I promise it looks much nicer in real life.)
First things first, find a skirt that's longer than knee length in a print you like. (If your skirt has any sort of side slit in it, like mine did, it's a good idea to stich it shut at this point, as it'll only complicate matters later if you don't.)
Mark the shortest length you want the skirt to be in a horizontal line across the front of the skirt. Then find the midpoint of this line, and cut a slit to it from the bottom of the skirt.
Next, use a ruler to draw a line from the top of the slit, to the corners of the skirt. (My chalk didn't really show up on camera,so that's why I've gone over it.)
Then, roughly pin along the line, it doesn't need to be neat, as you're just trying top get an idea of length.
Try on the skirt to check you're hgappy with the length, and make any adjustments if neccessary.
Then, use chalk to make your hem lines more curved, making sure it's as symmetrical as possible.
Cut off the excess fabric, to make your seam allowance about an inch or two big.
Then pin your new hem line (which can take a bit of time and patience due to the curve), and try the skirt on to make sure you like the way it hangs.
Next, iron your hem line to make sure it's going to lie flat when you're trying to sew it. (You might want to wash any chalk off first, as there's a chance the heat from the iron will set the colour.)
Stitch your hemline, and remove the pins.
And you're done!