Tuesday, November 01, 2016

#22 Back to School: Slip added to Denim Skirt

*I pledge not to buy any new RTW or thrifted for my "Back to School" wardrobe.
*I pledge to shop from my closet.

BEFORE:
·      Denim Skirt from the closet. 
·      1st refashion MANY years ago was to remove zipper & darts. Added yoga style waistband.
·     This was a great go-to and the denim went with anything year round.
       Too small black slip from the closet. Was shortened years ago with a mid-length seam. 

PROBLEM:
-- 6 am hunts for the right slip.

STEPS: No changes to the skirt.
•         Cut off the length of the slip where the old seam had shortened it.
•         Use the cut off section to piece a front panel to enlarge the slip.
•         Remove the elastic, Serge all edges.
•         Hand stitch into the waistband of the denim skirt.

AFTER:
•         The short slip is perfect. The denim is thick and not see through.
•         The slip makes on/off and up/down movement of the skirt much smoother.

•         No more digging for a slip.

After:
Denim skirt updated w slip
1st re-fashion- add yoga band
Short slip added, no more 6 am hunts

1st re-fashion:
Yoga band

After:
 Short slip added
Skirt is not see through
Slip adds ease of movement to the denim fabric
Before:
Older too small slip

Before:
Slip had already been shortened
with an added seam-line



3 comments:

  1. What a good idea! It never crossed my mind to wear a slip under denim, but I can imagine how much it would increase the comfort of the skirt.

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  2. Very clever and handy to sew it in. Nice one!
    Chickie

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  3. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Cindy - EOD
    Upcycled Design Lab

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