Shortening a Skirt & Saving the Hemline

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I wanted to shorten this skirt but I did not want to cut off those beaded tassels. I decided to cut off the top of the skirt and make a new waistband.

Before and after.

I closed the back slit. The skirt already had a back seam so this new stitching blended in with that well.

I cut the skirt to the length I wanted. It was way too long on me. I am pretty short so shorter is better.

 

That's right! It's an elastic waistband. It's not fancy but it is comfy. And easy to put together.

I liked the visible elastic because it really defines the waist, almost like a belt.

 

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