summercraft: getaway skirt
Aug 5, 2010 
This has happened to me before. Something comes over me when vacation brain takes over. The sewing urge hits hard, as I imagine flouncing around warmer climes in a new skirt. Amy Karol has a prefect five-minute skirt how-to posted right here. But I have to confess that my deadline sewing takes on an almost reckless, devil-may-care quality. There are other times and other projects that require me to be careful and precise. But the night before leaving, as I sit at the sewing machine and simultaneously pack in my mind, is not one of those times.
This glittery knit fabric caught my eye – maybe because it looks like sand. But it's on the thin side, so I folded it twice so I had four layers. Then on top of the folded fabric, I lay down a skirt that I like the fit of. I pinned and cut, adding about ½” all around for seams.
Pin the sides, sew with a zig-zag stitch, and you don’t even need a waistband if you’re using fabric that stretches. Just fold it over. However, I had this lovely, vibrant green fold-over elastic and thought it would look nice with turquoise thread. But get this, everyone: I didn’t even fold the elastic over. Sacre bleu! I simply pinned it along the inner top of the skirt waist and zig-zagged. It looked like this as I sewed:
And I have to say, I really like the result. Not that I plan on wearing any midriff tops to show off this detail, but the unexpected green and contrasting thread is like a little secret. Notice this weird contorted angle so I could show you the waistband in closer detail:
As for the bottom hem: no thank you. I have bags to pack.
sewing, skirt, summer, vacation in craft and diy
Reader Comments (5)
It looks cute and comfortable.
I've been holding onto fabric and wanted to make a festival skirt, but have been too intimidated. Thanks for the confidence boost. Now I think I can make it happen (by tomorrow!).
I'm impressed - and look forward to meeting you this weekend!
Have a safe trip!
Cute! It's the perfect vacation skirt!
you did such a great job. a very nice simple design too!