Friday, 19 July 2013

Shapeless top to Summer Skirt

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I acquired this top when my sister was having a clear out ages ago.


I knew it would be easy to make it into a skirt but didn't see the point when we never normally get much summery weather and I really didn't need another hardly worn summer skirt!

This summer has been the exception so far though, glorious sunshine for 3 weeks now and it is not looking to end soon so the top has been brought out of its 2 years hibermation in a suitcase under the bed ready to be made in to a skirt.

I cut off the straps, re stitched the band at the top that was now the waist band, then took in the waist a little and I had a fab new skirt with ready made button closure!


One of my favourite summer skirts now. Long may the sunny weather continue!






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7 comments:

  1. Nessa20 July 2013 at 12:41

    What a great idea! I bet you're glad you'd saved it for all that time - this weather is glorious!

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  2. Helen21 July 2013 at 16:10

    This is lovely. Gorgeous colour!

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  3. Estelle Grace Tudor21 July 2013 at 21:52

    Really fab idea - I have just been given a top that is a bit too big, this would be perfect! Thanks for the inspiration! Yours looks great on and such a perfect summery colour!

    Hugs, Estelle xx

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  4. Sarah Leonard22 July 2013 at 12:04

    This is a great idea! You are so creative with your sewing projects :)

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  5. Jill23 July 2013 at 01:10

    Lovely skirt Alison! I'd heard the UK was having a heatwave! Enjoy your lovely weather - hope it lasts for you.

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

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  6. Unknown25 July 2013 at 03:50

    Would love for you to share this at my link up that goes live tomorrow at 8am
    http://myfashionforwardblog.com

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  7. Clare Mansell25 July 2013 at 21:56

    That's so funny it looks more like a skirt than a top, even before the refashion! It's worked really well.

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