How to make a skirt out of this dress?

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Wed, 08/01/2012 - 17:55
enasokab
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 Hi,

I want to make a long skirt out of a dress similar to this one. To get the length I desire, I have to cut under the bust and bring that blue band down to my waist.  Will this work? I'm worried about the final shape as I want an A-line skirt. I don't know whether to add an elastic to the new waist or may be insert a zipper. I want to add lining as well to make the skirt look more elegant. Can you please help me with some tips? 

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Thu, 08/02/2012 - 15:33
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Nehzat
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Re: How to make a skirt out of this dress?

Dear enasokab,

I suggest that you put on the dress. Then wear a belt around you waist. This is where the blue band will be positioned later on. The bottom section of the dress will be your future skirt. 

The bottom edge of the belt is the seam line where you will be sewing the waistband to. Mark this line as you wear the belt, using a tailor's chalk. Remove the dress, smooth out this line, add your seam allowances and cut along this line.  

Incase you want the skirt to be longer than when you wore the belt, you can add to the top before cutting.

Hope this helps you.

 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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