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I must admit I started this particular project over six months ago. I got the idea for it and proceeded to take apart the zipper and detach the bodice from the skirt. And then...that was it. I shamefully left in pieces in my \"to-sew\" pile for months. I would like to say that it was just because I couldn't figure out exactly how I wanted to approach it the refashion. However, it was probably a bit of laziness and forgetfulness too.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nAfter tackling the easy project last week, I felt motivated to finally do this project. Now let me begin by saying I really love this dress and I've had it for several years. It was easy to wear and went with everything. And it had pockets! But truth be told, it never fit that well and was a bit uncomfortable. The bodice was too tight on my ribcage and too loose on my bust (a perpetual problem with ready-to-wear garments for me). It hadn't left my closet in a while, but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it. So I decided to try and refashion it and turn it into something comfortable that I would actually wear. I technically started this project in the fall envisioning it as a cute fall skirt that I could wear with tights and boots. Well, this will speak to the versatility of this fabric, because now it will become a cute spring and summer skirt that I can wear with booties or sandals. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nNow let's get to how I did this. This is a fairly simple project. It will work for most fit and flare dresses that have an attached gathered skirt. The front of the refashioned skirt has a flat waistband and a gathered skirt for a polished look, and the back has an elastic waistband to make it easy and comfortable to wear. The elastic waistband also makes the skirt more versatile because I can either wear it on my waist or pull it down and wear it on my hips. So let's get started...\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_b4aftr2w_zpsl0rezq9g.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_b4aftr2w_zpsl0rezq9g.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMaterials\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eold dress with gathered skirt\n\u003Cli\u003Elining fabric (for waistband)\n\u003Cli\u003Eelastic (1 to 1.5\")\n\u003Cli\u003Einterfacing (optional)\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENote that my dress has pockets that I want to keep intact, so the tutorial reflects this. If your dress doesn't have pockets, you could simplify the process by keeping the hem intact and using fabric from the top of the skirt piece to make the waistband.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_2_zpsumybi57l.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_2_zpsumybi57l.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EDeconstruct the dress\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nUsing a seam ripper, carefully detach the zipper (if it has one) so it can be reused**. Next, detach the bodice from the skirt.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E**I had originally planned to sew the zipper back into the skirt, however, sometime during those six months I must have used that zipper for a different project because I literally tore through all of my fabric and notions trying to find the darn thing. Then I decided a zipper is unnecessary and decided to use elastic instead :).\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_4_zpse9p0y6br.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_4_zpse9p0y6br.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESew up the zipper seam\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nSew up the back seam where the zipper was to close it. Press open. This is also a good time to reinforce the top side seams since they may had gotten damaged during seam ripping.\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_5_zpso3stvezo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_5_zpso3stvezo.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ECut the waistband fabric\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nUndo the hem and press out the fabric. This is optional, but I wanted to use as much of the length of the fabric as possible. If your skirt is on the long side, you can just cut off the hem.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nUse the bottom of the fabric to cut your waistband pieces. I cut 2\" off the bottom for my waistband, and then cut my waistband pieces from that strip. Use the formulas below to figure out the length of the pieces.\n\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cfont style=\"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #bbbbbb\" color=\"#ffffff\" size=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;front waistband length = [measurement of waist \u00F7 2] + seam allowance \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cfont style=\"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #bbbbbb\" color=\"#ffffff\" size=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;back waistband length (cut 2) = [width of skirt \u00F7 2] + seam allowance \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_6_zpshkdkreq9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_6_zpshkdkreq9.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nYou should have one waistband front and two waistband back pieces out of the skirt fabric. You next need to cut the same size pieces from your lining fabric. Next, cut a piece of interfacing to fit the front waistband**, and fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E**Note: I interfaced all three pieces, but it definitely wasn't necessary for the back. In fact, don't be like me and interface the back waistband. You want it to gather easily, so I actually regret doing this. Learn from my mistake and just interface the front waistband!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_8_zpssz0guhck.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_8_zpssz0guhck.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESew the waistband\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nSew the waistband pieces right sides together and press the seams open. Repeat with the lining pieces.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_9_zpsxij9nteo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_9_zpsxij9nteo.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nPin along the top edge of the waistband and the lining, right sides together. Sew.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_10_zpshgfnqd5m.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_10_zpshgfnqd5m.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nPress seam towards lining.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_11_zpstxzshqan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_11_zpstxzshqan.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_11b_zpsaehpbebf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_11b_zpsaehpbebf.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETurn waistband so right side is up and sew on the lining about 1\/8\" away from the seam (understitching). This will help prevent the lining fabric from rolling up and being visible on the right side of the skirt.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_12_zpsaplfpddb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_12_zpsaplfpddb.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGather the skirt front\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nSew two lines of gathering stitches (long stitches with looser thread tension) along the top of the front of the skirt. Gently pull the bobbin threads to gather the skirt.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_13_zpsgjozr7zn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_13_zpsgjozr7zn.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESew the waistband to the skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nPin the waistband main fabric to the skirt, right sides together, matching the side and back seams and adjusting the gathering to fit the front waistband. Sew.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_14_zpsyw0jnnpi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_14_zpsyw0jnnpi.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nPress the waistband up, with the seam pressed towards the waistband. Fold and press under the seam allowance for the lining along the bottom edge. Fold and press the lining fabric to the inside of the waistband.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_15_zpslakb9t8u.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_15_zpslakb9t8u.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI edgestitched along the top edge of the waistband. This was partially for looks and partially to help prevent the elastic from rolling.\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_16_zpshyytbwiv.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_16_zpshyytbwiv.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EInsert the elastic\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nCut a length of elastic that is half your waist measurement, minus 2-3\". Pin the elastic one side of skirt, along the back, and sew into place by stitching in the ditch on the right side of the fabric. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_17_zpsn7kg29ao.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_17_zpsn7kg29ao.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nYou will want to keep the elastic out of the way while you sew the waistband lining to the skirt. Attach a safety pin to loose end of the elastic, and then pin to the waistband from the outside. The safety pin will allow you to pull the elastic through the waistband casing easily. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_18_zpsfuv8gwvh.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_18_zpsfuv8gwvh.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESew the lining to the skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nPin the waistband lining to the inside of the skirt. Stitch in the ditch on the right side of the fabric to sew the lining to the skirt. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ELeave 3\" unsewn along the other side seam\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E \u003Ci\u003E(the one you didn't sew the elastic to yet).\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPull the the elastic through to the other end. Pin into place and remove the safety pin. Stitch in the ditch on the right side of the fabric to sew in the elastic into place. Sew the opening in the lining closed.\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_19_zpsot6lhuye.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_19_zpsot6lhuye.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EHem the skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nHem the skirt to your desired length. I made my hem 1.5\" to match the height of the waistband. (The two lines of stitching were because I didn't catch the hem completely on the inside the first time around, but I think it looks nice too).\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ENow you have a new cute and comfortable skirt to wear! \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_b4aftr2_zpsvhbqzqk0.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_b4aftr2_zpsvhbqzqk0.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_5_zpsnxbj2ymv.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_5_zpsnxbj2ymv.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_3_zpsyrgz0rgn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_3_zpsyrgz0rgn.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_4_zpscmmkvjyw.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/s2d_a4_4_zpscmmkvjyw.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle Sewing Tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI hope you found this tutorial helpful. Have you done any refashions to your clothes? I'd love to hear about it :). Keep up to date on my blog by following me on social media (links in sidebar).\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EHappy Sewing!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cfont size=\"3\"\u003ECheck out these other refashions:\u003C\/font\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/05\/yoga-pants-to-leggings.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/yoga_b4after2txt_zpsolawdsx9.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"310\" alt=\"Adding Metal Rings to Bikini Bottoms | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/bermudas-to-shorts-quick-tutorial.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Bermudas%20to%20Shorts\/front_zpscf50e23e.jpg\" width=\"310\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Bermudas to Shorts: a quick tutorial | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/06\/easy-bikini-update-adding-metal-rings.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/pinpic_zpsbda342ef.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"310\" alt=\"Adding Metal Rings to Bikini Bottoms | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/1775597661424286130\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/05\/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/1775597661424286130"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/1775597661424286130"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/05\/dress-to-skirt-clothing-upcycle.html","title":"Dress to Skirt: Clothing Upcycle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/th_s2d_b4aftr_zpslvoij4jc.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-4254529070749904782"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-28T10:26:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-04-28T10:28:44.771-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"10 for Tuesday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"skirts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spring"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 for Tuesday: Free Skirt Sewing Tutorials"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tuesday%2010\/10_skirt_zpszryfd3r4.png\" width=\"600\" alt=\"10 Free Skirt Sewing Tutorials: free sewing patterns for DIY skirts | She's Got the Notion\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\nAs summer is approaching, it's the perfect time to sew up some warm weather clothes! I have 10 free sewing tutorials for skirts that are perfect for spring and summer. They vary in skill levels, but most are pretty simple. Enjoy!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\nAlso be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/03\/10-for-tuesday-diy-tutorials-for-warmer.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E60+ Spring and Summer Projects\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for more warm weather sewing tutorials.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EWoven Skirts\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.elleapparelblog.com\/2011\/03\/guilded-skirt.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tuesday%2010\/032711_5518_zpsrfpdytgb.jpg\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Free Skirt Tutorials\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EImage via \u003Ci\u003EElle Apparel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.elleapparelblog.com\/2011\/03\/guilded-skirt.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGuilded Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003EElle Apparel\u003C\/i\u003E: A pleated skirt done in a pretty shimmering fabric.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cottonandcurls.com\/2014\/03\/diy-wide-pleat-wrap-skirt\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY Wide Pleat Wrap Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ECotton and Curls\u003C\/i\u003E: An easy pleated skirt, no zippers neccessary!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cottonandcurls.com\/2014\/05\/diy-modern-pleated-lace-skirt-go-vote\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY Modern Pleated Lace Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ECotton and Curls\u003C\/i\u003E: Another pleated skirt, this time with a pretty lace overlay.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.merricksart.com\/2015\/01\/5-tips-for-throwing-valentines-day.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFloral Midi Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ECotton and Curls\u003C\/i\u003E: An easy-to-sew elastic waist skirt.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sloabn.com\/2014\/11\/10\/%E2%9E%B3-diy-holiday-sheer-paneled-skirt\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESheer Paneled Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ESloabn\u003C\/i\u003E: Sew a pretty skirt with an organza panel. Has a picture and video tutorial.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-a-pencil-skirt-sloper\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaking a Pencil Skirt Sloper\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ESo Sew Easy\u003C\/i\u003E: Learn how to draft your perfect pencil skirt!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EKnit Skirts\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.itsalwaysautumn.com\/2014\/08\/22\/easy-gathered-skirt-women-sewing-tutorial.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tuesday%2010\/gathered-skirt-sewing-tutorial-full-easy-flattering-knit_zpsdd5mainv.jpg\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Free Skirt Tutorials\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EImage via \u003Ci\u003EIt's Always Autumn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.itsalwaysautumn.com\/2014\/08\/22\/easy-gathered-skirt-women-sewing-tutorial.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEasy Gather Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003EIt's Always Autumn\u003C\/i\u003E: Sew this comfy and flattering knit skirt.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourlifeisbeautiful.com\/2011\/07\/navy-blue-white-striped-skirt-diy.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKnit Pencil Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003EOur Life is Beautiful\u003C\/i\u003E: Learn how to sew a knit pencil skirt without a pattern.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sewbon.com\/2014\/02\/19\/tutorial-pleated-knit-skirt\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPleated Knit Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ESewbon\u003C\/i\u003E: Sew this cute knit skirt with inverted box pleats.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tashadelrae.com\/2013\/05\/diy-knit-faux-wrap-tulip-skirt.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFaux Wrap Tulip Skirt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ci\u003ETasha Delrae\u003C\/i\u003E: Instructions on how to draft your own pattern.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\nHappy Sewing!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" height=\"\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/4254529070749904782\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/04\/10-for-tuesday-free-skirt-tutorials.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/4254529070749904782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/4254529070749904782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2015\/04\/10-for-tuesday-free-skirt-tutorials.html","title":"10 for Tuesday: Free Skirt Sewing Tutorials"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tuesday%2010\/th_10_skirt_zpszryfd3r4.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});