58 Days to Go: $1 Remake
When I first saw this skirt, I thought I was going to use the fabric for curtains in my bathroom! I ended up changing my mind due to the fact that there wasn’t enough material, and kept the skirt intact!
Day 58 – Before
It was a bit too big at the waist and a bit too long, so some easy adjustments are en route to make this piece perfect!
Because I’m going to get all up in this elastic waist, I removed on side of the clasp with a seam ripper which I’ll be re-adding down the road.
Take it off!
I opened the side seam at the waist to begin to adjust the elastic. This skirt is too big and I need to make it more fitted!!
Seam Rippin!
I measured and pulled out about four inches of elastic…
Elastic adjusting!
…trimmed it off…
That’s a cut!
…and pinned the seam shut, in preparation for sewing!
Pinned and ready to go!
I hit the length next! I cut off about eight inches…
Going Shorter!
…ironed under the raw cotton edge…
Press it out
…and began to pin the bottom of the skirt in place.
All pinned and ready!
I laced up my machine with matching yellow-y/lime thread and sewed my hem in place as well as the open edge at the waist.
Sew in place!
Post sewing machine, I started up that hand stitching I called out earlier to reattach the clasp to the skirt.
Almost attached!
With all the steps tied up and complete, I paired the skirt with a lavender tank top and some vintage mules, and had my outfit together for the day!!
Day 58 – After
The colors are super springy, and are such a lovely palette of shades! It actually kind of reminds me of the duvet on my bed! Perfect for a day of errands or meetings if you throw on a blouse instead of a tank top.
ECU!!
I’m highly obsessed with this piece! It fits well, it’s the right length, and the colors just make me smile.
Ready for spring!
It’s awesome when things like a skirt can do that 
