A festive skirt from a dress that has become too small. How to make a skirt out of a dress How to alter an old skirt

It's very easy to look stylish and modern when you have a gold credit card that someone constantly tops up, and you only wear clothes in branded and fashionable stores. But if you have an average salary and a closet filled with clothes that have long gone out of fashion (but are still in excellent condition), then becoming a “cover girl” is very difficult. Is not it?

In fact, there's a secret that can even turn dad's T-shirt into a stylish top from Alexander Wang's latest collection. And for this you just need a little imagination, scissors, a needle and old things.

We offer 35 ideas on how to turn unfashionable, old, boring things into stylish new items, like the girls from fashion blogs.

1. Denim skirt No. 1

We will need:

long denim skirt with buttons or press studs. It can easily be purchased in second-hand stores
piece of cardboard
chalk or soap
scissors

First of all, we decide how long our skirt will be. Depending on this, we draw a horizontal line on the wrong side.

Cut out a template with a rounded side from cardboard. The width of the template depends on the width of the bottom of the skirt (ours is 10 cm). On the wrong side of the product, applying the template to the line, draw semicircles along the entire length of the skirt. We cut the fabric with sharp scissors, following the intended pattern.

If desired, we can rub the rounded edges with pumice to create a fringe, or leave everything as is.

Voila! A stylish miniskirt is ready.

2. Denim skirt No. 2

We will need:

the bottom that remained from a denim skirt with buttons
scissors
sewing machine or needle and thread

This is a more complex option. We measure how long we want the skirt to be and cut off the excess top. We measure our waist, hips and cut off excess fabric along the side seam line, and then carefully stitch or sew.

We mark the undercuts and sew them together with a regular needle and thread. Then we make a small lapel at the waist and stitch it or sew it by hand. We fasten the skirt in front so that there is a large slit at the bottom.

The second minimalist skirt is also ready!

3. Stole skirt

We will need:

a large stole (scarf) of a rectangular shape, preferably made of light fabric that does not fray.
thin cord
cardboard
sewing pins
scissors
needles and threads

First of all, measure your waist circumference. Now a little math, but not too complicated)))

Add half of it to this number. This extra length will give us the opportunity to gather the skirt at the waist, easily remove it and tighten it back. Then, divide the number by 3.14. This will be the diameter of our circle that we draw on paper. We draw two cross lines on it that pass through the center to make 4 sectors of the same size.

Here is the formula for an ideal waist of 60 cm.
60 + 30 (waist plus half this value)
90: 3.14 = 28.5 (circle diameter)

Cut out a circle from cardboard. Then, fold the fabric in half twice. We apply one sector of the circle to the inner corner of the fabric, trace it and cut it out. We bend the edge of the skirt (along the waist) by 2 centimeters and harden it with pins along the entire length. We cut holes along the fold line at a short distance from each other (5 cm). We thread the lace through all the holes. At the end, we tie knots so that the lace does not accidentally slip out.

And we have a completely new skirt ready!

4. Miniskirt made of stole or scarf

We will need:

long stole or scarf

Wrap the scarf around your hips once. Then, we turn it over twice from the front and continue to wrap it around ourselves. We hide the end inside.

5. Black dress with a sexy neckline

We will need:

old high neck dress
leather cord
scissors
needles, threads and pins
sewing machine

Draw a line in the front, right in the center of our dress, to create a V-neck. Draw a line from the neckline straight to the waist seam. The neckline can be made either low or high, depending on your modesty. Our version is definitely not for work.

Cut along the line with scissors. We bend the fabric to create a neckline and pin it. We decide where we want to start our lacing, and from this point we divide the entire length of the neckline into five parts. Mark the points with chalk.

Cut the leather cord into 10 small pieces. We fold them in half, in the form of a loop, and attach them with pins along the cutout on both sides in the places that we marked with chalk. Sew the edges of the neckline to secure the fabric and attach the loops. This can be done by hand or on a sewing machine.
After all the loops are securely sewn, take a long cord and begin to weave it from the bottom up. We finish the lacing with a small elegant batik.

Sexy evening dress is ready!

6. Short T-shirt dress

We will need:

large t-shirt
scissors
rubber
needle and thread

Lay the T-shirt out on a flat surface, trim the sleeves, and then cut in a straight line just below the neckline.

From the sleeves we cut out two rectangles of the same size. This will be the top part of the dress. We measure the volume of the chest and the length of the rectangles, if necessary, cut off the excess.

We connect the top parts with the bottom ones, and then sew the sides of the dress.

We sew the elastic under the chest, at the junction of the parts.

And the summer short dress is ready!

7. Stylish dress with slits on the sides

We will need:

large t-shirt
scissors
needle and thread

First of all, we cut off the sleeves from the T-shirt, and then cut it horizontally just below the chest. We take into account that the bra does not show.

Then, on the top of the dress in the front we make a small hole. There is a small cut on the lower part of the dress (near the waist). We insert the ends into the hole and sew them together or simply tie them.

Voila! The dress with slits, very fashionable this spring-summer season, is ready!

8. Beach dress from a T-shirt in 30 seconds

We will need:

large long t-shirt

We put the T-shirt over the neck. We tuck the left sleeve on the right side of the chest, and the right sleeve on the left. This makes a cute off-the-shoulder beach dress.

9. Beach dress from an old skirt

We will need:

old skirt and T-shirt
scissors
needles and threads
strap

Lay the skirt out on a flat surface and cut off the elastic at the waistband.

We attach a T-shirt to the skirt and cut out along the contour of the armhole and neckline.

We sew the harnesses using a needle and thread. You can use a sewing machine to be safe. We tie it with a belt and the dress is ready!

10. Stylish cocktail dress with a cutout at the belly

We will need:

old dress
cardboard
sewing machine
scissors
needle and thread

First of all, cut off the sleeves and shorten the length of the dress. We bend the armholes and hem by 1-2 centimeters, press them with an iron and stitch them, or sew them by hand with blind stitches.

Cut out a small triangle from cardboard and trace it along the front center of the dress. We cut through the bottom of the triangle, then make a perpendicular cut up. We bend the fabric and sew all sides of the triangle with small stitches.

Most of the work falls on the sleeves. You need to work hard on them. And then, a chic and fashionable cocktail dress is ready!

11. Dress with fringe

We will need:

Short dress
scissors
floss threads of different colors (on average five flowers that match the color of the dress)
bright thin belt

We choose a dress so that the fabric does not fray. Preferably monochromatic. We make small holes along the entire length of the hem and sleeves, at a distance of 5-10 centimeters from each other.

Then, we cut the floss threads into small bunches of the same length so that they easily fit into the holes on the dress. We pull the threads through the holes, alternating colors. We carefully tie each bundle with a thin thread so that it does not fall apart.

We tie the dress with a bright belt and the cheerful summer look is ready!

12. Skirt and top

We will need:

long maxi dress
rubber
scissors
needles and threads
pins

First we turn the dress over so that the front becomes the back. Then we carefully sharpen out unnecessary decorative elements using nail scissors (pocket and braid with buttons). Cut the dress into two parts along the seam line at the waist.

We mark how long we want to make the top and hem its edge manually or using a sewing machine.

We take an elastic band, preferably a wide one, and bend the top of the skirt according to its width. Then we hem the waistband so that the elastic can be inserted inside.
After attaching the elastic to a pencil, knitting needle or stick, we pull it through the loop until it comes out the other side. After this, we sew the ends of the elastic and carefully sew up the hole in the belt.

Voila, the flight suit is ready!

13. Balenciaga White Top

We will need:

white long T-shirt with wide straps. Choose from thick fabric so that it does not fray and the edges do not curl
scissors
needles and threads

The first step is to cut out the back from the T-shirt so that its length is a few centimeters below the clasp of our bra. We cut it out, retreating slightly from the line of the side seams.

Then turn the shirt over to the right side and mark the middle. Cut along a straight vertical line from the neckline to the very bottom.

We put on the top. We wrap the long ends around the waist and tie them at the back. The upper edges of the neckline can be folded under the bra or hemmed.

The result is exactly the same top as from the latest Balenciaga collection.

14. Short white top

We will need:

large T-shirt (several sizes larger)
scissors
needles, thread or sewing machine

Cut off the sleeves from an old T-shirt. Then we proceed to the cutout. At this point we need to determine what thickness of straps we want and what depth of neckline. Depending on this, we cut off the neck of the T-shirt.

Then, on the wrong side, draw a horizontal line at the level where our top will end and cut it off. The edges of the top can be hemmed. To do this, you first need to make an overlap of 1 centimeter on all sides. If the fabric is soft and begins to curl a little, leave the top as is.

Voila! The light and cute top is ready. Underneath, you can wear a bright swimsuit, bra or other tank top. Ideal for summer holidays or sports activities.

15. T-shirt with a heart

We will need:

plain T-shirt a couple sizes larger
an old T-shirt or piece of cloth to cut out the heart
scissors
sewing machine
pins

First, cut off the collar to create a wide-neck T-shirt that falls off one shoulder.

Then, turn the T-shirt inside out and draw a heart. We draw lines inside the heart, at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. Carefully cut them through.

From the wrong side we sew a piece of bright fabric onto the heart. Then, by hand, we sew each strip of the heart using threads that match the color of the fabric. We trim off the excess and the stylish T-shirt is ready!

16. T-shirt with bows on the back

We will need:

plain t-shirt in size
a piece of colored fabric or a bright old T-shirt
sewing machine
scissors
needle and thread

We lay the T-shirt back up and mark the place where we want to make the neckline. Carefully cut with scissors. The neckline can go from the throat to the very bottom. It should end in the middle of the back, depending on personal preference.

We make the required number of bows from colored material (minimum 4). Their size directly depends on the width of the cutout on the back. When the bows are ready, manually sew them to the T-shirt, not forgetting to bend the edges of the neckline 0.5-1 centimeter inward. Then carefully sew all the seams.

17. T-shirt with original mesh

We will need:

wide T-shirt
scissors
rivets

Lay out the T-shirt on a flat surface, turn it inside out and draw 10 vertical lines on both sides of the neckline at the same level (1-2 cm wide). We cut them and connect the strips in a checkerboard pattern using rivets. Then, we make a vertical cut of 20-30 centimeters at the bottom of one side of the T-shirt. We tie the edges with a knot.

Voila, the T-shirt is ready!

18. T-shirt with a pigtail

We will need:

large t-shirt
scissors

Lay the T-shirt out on a flat surface and cut off the sleeves to create large armholes; we cut off the throat, forming a deep neckline, and shorten the T-shirt at the bottom. Don't throw away the bottom border, we'll need it later.

At the back we make the cutout a little larger than at the front. Then we tie the fabric between the shoulder blades on the back with a thin ribbon and wind the border on top, which we cut off from the bottom of the T-shirt. We make an inconspicuous knot and cut off the excess. Shorten the bottom of the T-shirt in the front and your perfect summer T-shirt is ready!

19. Denim shirt with cutout

We will need:

denim shirt
scissors
ruler
pen
needle and thread
sewing pins

Turn the shirt inside out and use a pen to mark a horizontal line where we want to make the cut.

Cut the fabric along the seam lines.

Turn the shirt inside out and fold a few millimeters of fabric inward. We pin and sew with invisible stitches. Iron it and the original shirt is ready!

20. Black cut-out shirt

We will need:

black shirt (or any other color with a turn-down collar and button placket)
scissors
sewing pins
needle and thread to match the color of the shirt

First of all, we put on a shirt and stand near the mirror to mark with chalk where we want to make the holes. We need to take into account their location so that our bra does not peek out. Once we have marked the hole on one side of the shirt, we need to copy the design onto paper so that we can then transfer it to the other side and get a symmetrical look.

We cut through the fabric, retreating 1 centimeter from the intended pattern. We make small cuts along the entire edge of the resulting cutout. To avoid wrinkles, it is best to sew on a mannequin or put the shirt on a pillow and pin it at the back. We sew with blind stitches along the entire length or glue with glue if you don’t want to sew. Finally, iron the edges and the shirt is ready!

21. Shirt with a cut-out back

We will need:

oversized shirt
scissors
needle and thread

Turn the shirt inside out and mark the line where the neckline will be. Carefully cut with scissors along a line from one shoulder to the other.

We bend the edges 1 centimeter and stitch or sew with threads by hand. We retreat 5 centimeters on both sides and make a few stitches to fasten the upper and lower back of the shirt together.

Voila! The stylish thing is ready!

22. Shirt with beads

We will need:

plain button-down shirt with turn-down collar
beads of at least two colors
scissors
needle and thread

Lay out the shirt on a flat surface and sew the beads to the collar in a chaotic manner.

23. Sweater with an open back

We will need:

sweater or sweatshirt (choose from a material that will not stick out or fray)
Velcro or button
scissors
needle and thread

Fold the sweater in half vertically and mark the middle. Then, cut it along the back in a straight line. We sew Velcro or a button on top so that the sweater does not undo itself. If desired, you can fold the edges, press them and sew them with blind stitches.

24. Original sweater

We will need:

sweatshirt
colored ribbon
sharp scissors
needles and thread

First of all, we cut off the neck of the sweatshirt so that we get a fairly deep neckline that falls from one shoulder.

Then, using scissors or a cutter, we make about 15 rows of small holes at a distance of 1-1.5 centimeters from each other. The holes should be located at the same level. Their number gradually decreases, reaching the lower rows.

We put tape in the holes. The ends need to be sewn with several hidden stitches to the sweatshirt or simply tied with a knot.

That's all!

25. Sweater with patches on the elbows

We will need:

sweater
shiny fabric or sequins
scissors
needle and thread
paper and pen

We use our hand as a template. We trace it on paper, forming an oval and cut it out.

We apply the template to the shiny fabric and secure it. Cut out the patches. We make sure that they are the same shape.

We pin the patches to the sweater to make sure they are in the right place. Using internal stitches, carefully sew the patches to the sweater.

Patches can be of any shape and from any material.

26. Stylish T-shirt scarf

We will need:

old T-shirt (the larger the size, the better)
scissors
ruler

Cut off the hem of the T-shirt. Then we draw horizontal stripes on the wrong side, 2-4 centimeters wide.

We get a lot of rings, which we stretch one by one until they begin to curl inward.

Cut the hem of the T-shirt to create a long ribbon. We collect all the rings together and wrap the hem tape several times to secure the scarf. We tie it into a knot, cut off the excess, and tuck the ends under the ribbon.

The unusual scarf is ready! Looks great with long hair or a messy bun.

27. Bright jeans No. 1

We will need:

pair of jeans
thin brush
paint or corrector
paper

First of all, we decide what kind of pattern we will apply to the jeans. We outline the places where the pattern will be located. Then we cut a stencil out of paper. We apply it to the jeans and very carefully paint over it with paint or corrector so that it does not spread beyond the boundaries of the stencil.

28. Bright jeans No. 2

We will need:

pair of jeans
cutter
wooden board
sandpaper
marker

We lay the jeans out on a hard surface and mark the places where we want to make abrasions. Then, using sandpaper, lightly rub these places.

We put a wooden board inside the trouser leg so as not to cut through the jeans and arm ourselves with a cutter. We make horizontal cuts of different lengths at a distance of several millimeters from each other. At the end, we paint over the threads with a regular bright-colored marker.

29. Fashionable skirt, shortened in front

We will need:

long non-pleated skirt
scissors
needle and thread

Fold the skirt in half so that the curve runs through the center of the front. Place it on the floor and cut out a piece so that the mini-part smoothly goes to the bottom.

Every time we put on a skirt and see what happens. If necessary, we level it, because it is always better not to cut off than to cut off too much. Once we are satisfied with the long and curved line, we bend all the edges by 1 centimeter and smooth it with an iron.

Then we sew the edges of the hem with small stitches, using threads that match the fabric. At the end, we go over all the seams again with an iron.

The stylish skirt is ready!

30. Denim overalls

We will need:

denim overalls
scissors

We measure the overalls and note how long we want to make it. We cut off the legs not in a straight line, but with a slight rise to the top. Then carefully cut off the pocket on the chest.

To make the jumpsuit look modern, remove the buckles. We shorten the harnesses and make a hole at the end for a button. If desired, the edges of the shorts can be hemmed.

31. Gladiator sandals

We will need:

toe sandals
long leather cord or thin ribbons (4 meters)
scissors

Sandals will look much more natural if you pull the lace through an existing hole.

We cut the cord into two even parts of two meters each. We pull it through the hole and glue it from the bottom if we don’t want it to slide in different directions.
Then we simply weave it along the foot tightly enough so that the lace does not fall down, and symmetrically so that the sandals look beautiful. We weave as high as we like and end with a small bow at the back.

32. Cat shoes

We have to:

ballet flats (preferably plain with a round toe and plenty of room in the front)
black paint (acrylic), black marker
tassels
masking tape
white paint and white marker

First, cover the shoes with tape, tightly enough so that the paint does not bleed through.

We paint the socks with black paint to get an even color, without light spaces. When the paint is dry, remove the tape and draw small triangles for the ears. You can also use masking tape for this if it doesn’t turn out very smooth by hand.

To draw the eyes, use white paint, a marker or a corrector. With its help we draw a thin mustache and nose.

And voila! The latest fashion trend has appeared in our wardrobe!

33. New flip flops

We will need:

a pair of ordinary flip-flops
ribbon, matching shoe color
beads and beads of a suitable color
needles and thread

We wrap the flip-flops with tape and sew the tip at the bottom so that the tape does not unwind.

We sew beads and beads in a chaotic order with a thread of the same color as the ribbon.

In half an hour, stylish flip-flops are ready!

34. Freshening up black shoes

We will need:

a pair of black shoes, with a rounded or pointed
masking tape
brush
white and neon yellow acrylic paint

Cover the shoes with masking tape. Carefully smooth it out so that the paint does not leak underneath.

First, make one layer of white paint and let it dry for several hours. Then we paint it yellow. We remove too pronounced strokes and let the shoes dry a little.

The image of a cheerful spender, instilled by annoying advertising, obliges you to conform to fashion trends and change outfits to the envy of others. And often weight gain, even a slight one, can seriously cut down on your wardrobe. In this article, we’ll look at how to increase a pencil skirt that’s too small for you by a couple of sizes.

For the alteration, in addition to the straight skirt, we will need one more out-of-use product (skirt, trousers or dress) that matches well in color with the skirt that needs alteration. From the second product we have to cut out four strips of fabric of approximate width 20 - 25 cm, length – equal to the length of the skirt.

This model (Fig. 1) is suitable for all body types, but short and plump ladies should definitely pay attention to such a “pencil”.

To begin with, the small skirt needs to be completely ripped apart, washed, ironed, and also made a pattern for a straight classic skirt. Straight skirt pattern performed on paper or plastic film.

Now the fun part – modeling!

Draw insert lines on the finished skirt base pattern (Fig. 2). Waist darts need to be moved. At the same time, in the upper version, the darts “adjoin” the insertion lines, and in the lower version, one dart “adjoins”, the other “cuts off” the insert. If the difference in waist and hip volumes is up to 10 cm, you can get by with only one dart.

Seam allowances. We cut out the waist sections beyond the outline line of the pattern, this gives an allowance – 0.2 – 0.3 cm. Bottom 2 – 2.5 cm, but for women with very protruding buttocks or belly, we increase the allowance at the bottom up to 4 – 5 cm, and at the fitting we beat off the length. The remaining seams are 1 – 1.5 cm, but prone to partial weight fluctuations, the allowance for these seams up to 2 cm.

Attention! Patterns are made WITHOUT SEAM ALLOWANCES. Allowances are added during cutting. Layout (Fig. 3) can be carried out both on products prepared for cutting and on fabric. But in any case, follow the fractional direction, as shown in Fig. 6.

For greater savings when cutting fabric, you can lay the parts “jack”. The proportional direction of the thread for inserts is along and perpendicular to the bottom of these parts. The layout of the first and second versions of the model is identical.

Advice: if you are cutting not from a used product, but from a new fabric, then fold the fabric so that the distance between the edge and the fold of the fabric is equal to the total width of the pattern layout. The fabric folding pattern is shown in the bubble.

Fashion requirement. The waist cut should be finished with facing or edged. Master class (video) on how to work with edging and bias tape.

Greetings to all crossfashion readers!
Hand made is not my thing at all, but at the beginning of September I came across a dress that was simply impossible not to buy and turn into a skirt!

Why? Yes, because it was a dress from the Spanish democratic brand Pull and Bear made of 97% cotton, which was on sale for $9.

I must say that I looked at this dress even before the seasonal sales, but did not even dare to try it on, probably knowing that it would not fit properly. However, in August I lost a lot of weight, plus the final sales - in general, the stars aligned in such a way that I bought the dress.

Even in the fitting room it was clear that I would not wear the dress in its original form, despite the bright color and pleasant fabric. Firstly, the bodice of the dress was cut in such a way that no matter how you twist it, the breasts were visible in the neckline, which is categorically not welcomed in Korea (I believe this is the reason why dresses of this style of all sizes survived to the final sales).

One time I did wear a dress, but with a shirt.

Secondly, even though the dress fit properly, when moving it gave the impression that the entire structure was creeping up. And thirdly, the cunning cut of the back required special underwear.

Having studied the details of the dress in the fitting room, I was convinced that it would not be at all difficult to transform it into a skirt: rip off the bodice, stitch the waistband and sew in a zipper. My participation in the alteration ended at the “rip apart” stage. The following happened.

In total, a cute cotton skirt cost me only $19: the price was $9, and the zipper cost $10, as well as the service to sew it in.

I'll show you the images I got with this skirt next time.

Great weekend to everyone!

It happens that a favorite thing has lost its relevance or appearance, but you just don’t want to say goodbye to it. And you don’t have to throw it away or leave it as a souvenir in your closet. It should be changed, updated, and it will sparkle with new colors, and all colleagues and friends will ask: “Where did you get such a wonderful thing?” We will help you transform old skirts into a fashionable and necessary wardrobe item.

How to alter a small skirt

Have you washed your skirt and it is too short for you? Or has your little daughter grown up quickly and her skirt doesn’t suit her either? We know how to help you. You just need it.

You need:

your skirt;
finishing fabric;
threads;
sewing machine;
scissors.

Fold the skirt along the floors, measure the width of the hem of the skirt and multiply it by two.
From the finishing fabric, cut a strip of this length, plus seam allowances. Make the width you need, plus seam allowance.
Sew a ring from finishing fabric.
Sew this ring to the inside of the skirt.

Well, here's the updated skirt.

How to alter a long skirt

If you really want to update your wardrobe, this is not a reason to spend money. You can make a new item with your own hands from those things that are tired of lying idle in the wardrobe. The easiest option for a new dress is a forgotten skirt.

Women are conquering the fashion world just like men. Very often, representatives of the fair sex wear breeches and shorts for convenience, but there is nothing cuter than a woman in a dress. Such a lady immediately changes her gait, gestures and gaze, she radiates tenderness and defenselessness.

Almost every fashionista has one at home that she once liked and brought joy, but now, for a number of reasons, is gathering dust in the closet:

came out of ;
does not fit in size;
don't like the length;
I'm tired of it.

You can breathe a second life into a boring long skirt with your own hands. To do this you will need the skirt itself, a needle, a spool of thread, scissors, a sewing machine and imagination.

Light pleated skirt dress

The starting material is chiffon or polyester.

Inspect the product, check for abrasions, holes, and defects. If necessary, wash the product before converting. Replace old and yellowed rubber.

Sewing the dress:

Undo the hemmed hem. Place the skirt on a flat table surface and mark the future pattern by eye.
The waistband of the skirt will be the neckline of the dress. Make cuts on both sides to a depth of 15 cm, from the neck 25 cm - these will be air sleeves in the form of wings.
Remove parts of the fabric from the wing to the hem.
Overcast the edges of the sleeves, hem them with an overlocker or trim them with bias tape.
Turn the product inside out and sew the side seams on both sides.

The new dress is ready, all that remains is to tie it with a belt made from the remnants of a skirt or a strap in a contrasting color.

If the product has only one seam, then it is placed exactly along the back and care is taken that it does not move when cutting the product.

The neckline can be decorated with embroidery, flowers or a brooch, and can also be trimmed with lace.

Summer sundress dress

To create a light summer sundress, wide, thin, airy ones are suitable. skirts made from natural materials– skirts with a wrap or “gypsy” cut.

If the skirt has a wrap, then you need to cut off the ties from it, leaving a one-centimeter edge for the seam. Baste and then sew the skirt from the bottom of the hem to the waist using a machine. Put the skirt on over your chest, make notes on the level of your bra straps. From the cut ties of the skirt, measure and sew straps for the sundress.

In order to cover your bare shoulders, you can sew wing sleeves made of the same fabric as the skirt or light chiffon to match the color of the future dress to the straps of the sundress.

To make the wings, you will need a circle of fabric with a diameter equal to the length of the sundress strap. The circle is divided in half, resulting in two wings for two sleeves. Use a zigzag or bias tape to trim the edge of the sleeve, and sew the diameter to the strap. Now, instead of a sundress, it’s a light, flirty dress.

Dress with flounce on the shoulders

If the store doesn’t have new clothes to suit your taste or they are too expensive, there is always a way out - to sew a summer outfit with your own hands. A dress with a charming flounce on the shoulders is suitable for parties and summer walks.

For such a dress you will need a piece of fabric, or even better, an old forgotten floor-length skirt, as well as:

spool of thread;
linen elastic;
tailor's tape;
scissors;
sewing machine;
iron.

Separate the belt from the skirt, rip the resulting fabric apart at the seams, forming two rectangles. From these, cut out a size of 66 cm by 90 cm. The trimmed bottom of the skirt will be useful for a flounce measuring 132 cm by 32 cm. Sew the details of the dress on the sides, leaving 25 cm to the edge for the armhole. Iron the seams, turn them under and stitch the armhole.

Sew the flounce along the side edge, smooth it out and overcast it.

Use pins to fasten the middle of the flounce and the middle of the base of the dress, forming a T shape. Sew the flounce to the base from the front and back from one armhole to the other.

Sew the top of the dress on a machine with a seam width of 1.5 cm. For the elastic, leave an unstitched area of 1 cm. The length of the elastic is equal to the length of the shoulder circumference. Insert the elastic and stitch the edges using a typewriter.

Hem the bottom of the flounce and dress by machine or by hand.

Sew a belt from leftover fabric or use a ready-made belt.

Beach dress with skirt

The once-favorite skirt now seems baggy and even old-fashioned. But you can use it to make an original light beach dress. For this you will need:

T-shirt and old skirt;
needle and spool of thread;
scissors and strap.

The skirt needs to be laid out on the table and the elastic band on the waist must be removed.

Place a T-shirt on the material, outline the contours of the neckline and armhole. Cut out the dress from the skirt along the contours. Sew the shoulders (they are made in any width - from narrow straps to the middle of the shoulder), sew the seams on a sewing machine. The dress is ready, all that remains is to tie it with a belt.

Floor-length skirt dress

For a light flowing dress you will need:

a long ankle-length skirt that fits freely on the chest;
piece of fabric for sleeves 60 by 65 cm.

Open the waistband of the skirt, attach a tank top or T-shirt, trace the contours of the neckline and armhole. Cut out sleeves on a piece of fabric, print the finished pattern or copy it from a T-shirt or. Don't forget about seam allowances. Baste the sleeves along the elbow seam from top to bottom.

Measure exactly the middle of the front of the dress and gather the top of the dress with a strong thread. Tighten the neck to your taste.

Measure the length of the neck. Sew a white fabric ribbon, folded in half, for elastic along the contour of the neckline.

Make the sleeve three-quarters or arm length, but insert the elastic into the sleeve.

Sew seams using a sewing machine.

All that remains is to wash the dress and tighten the elastic.

Dress without sewing

For transformation, you don't always need scissors and a needle and thread. , raised to the chest, will sit perfectly. A jacket and a scarf around the neck - the look is ready.

The elastic skirt will also fit snugly on the chest and will fit without straps.