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
If I made this project, I’d add a splash of rainbow fabric!
When I make this project I would make several variations in the white denim. One with a splash of blue and red for the 4th of July. Another with teals & blue for summer fun nautical time. The other variation would in a black denim with gold and silver for a glitzy night out. Another would be a floral print with white lace and/or eyelet material. So many variations running through my mind right now…too many to list.
I would love a splash of purple and pink!
I will add a sparkly inset, probably in black metallic, which my granddaughter will love! I have the perfect miniskirt to add it to, made from the bottom of a leg from her old, pale blue jeans.
If I made this project, I would make the skirt in a washed denim blue with a splash of white lace!