Add a splash of color (and pattern) to an ordinary skirt using this fun technique!
It's easy -- all you need is a miniskirt, some scrap fabric and ribbon, and a sewing machine.
**UPDATE:
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway, we have a winner! Sue said, " Very cute. I definitely would add a splash of pink as all 5 granddaughters love it, but lime green would be great, too." Totally rockin' color combo, Sue! We'll be in touch with you via email soon :)
Start by sewing the ribbon onto the piece of scrap fabric. I decided to make stripes, but you could make a checkerboard pattern, or even do a loopy design...!
When you're done, tidy up the edges of the fabric by clipping off the extra bits of thread and ribbon.
Then, take your miniskirt and mark off where you want to add the color splash. Make sure your desired splash isn't bigger than the scrap you just embellished. :)
Set your machine to a short (2.0) stitch length, and stitch around the line you drew. This is called "staystitching".
Cut out the middle of the splash area, being sure to stay about 1/8" away from your staystitching.
Slip the splash into the miniskirt, and play around with it until you like the arrangement. Pin it down, and sew it into place on top of your staystitching line.
Clip off any extra splash material from the back, and if you want, go ahead and zig zag around the edges to finish them. From the front side, rough up the raw edges of the skirt with your fingernail, to give it a slightly distressed, "lived-in" look.
Then, all that's left is to have fun styling your splashy new skirt into your doll's wardrobe :)
Giveaway closed -- thanks everybody for entering!
Thanks, and have fun with this!
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
105 Comments
This is a darling idea. I think I might use a patterned fabric to get out of gluing on the ribbons. __ Lazy, yes.
Plaid is in right now…I would splash it with red sparkly plaid!
If I made this fun outfit , I would add a splash of green & gold – for Australia !
I would love to try this idea out.
If I made this project, I’d add a splash of …..metallic blue background, a little fish charm, then top it with yellow netting from a bag of onions or fruit. It would look like she had a goldfish splashing around in her pocket.