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Learn how to sew a Shirt Skirt! Start with a shirt, end with a skirt! An easy DIY craft tutorial idea that you will love to wear and show off.
Isn't this such a cute skirt?! It is called a shirt skirt and it even has pockets! Brilliant! But the best part is this it only took 15 minutes to sew! Yes, it really is Sew Easy! (ok, sorry for the horrible pun)
Can you guess why it is called the shirt skirt? I know, you're so smart, it's because it is made out of a t-shirt!
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
How to Sew a Shirt Skirt
Begin by sewing the pockets.
Turn the shirt inside out and lay the sleeves you can pin if you wish to keep them in place. Sew along the opening of the sleeve to sew them closed.
Cut the edge around the neck hole so you have a raw edge.
At this point, try it on because you may need to make the neck hole a little larger. If it is too big then don't worry because we will be adding elastic.
This is a great time to measure your elastic. I always go true size because when you overlap the ends, that is what will give that little cinch to make it stay on and it won't be too tight.
To create the edging for the elastic keeps the shirt (or can we call it a skirt now) inside out and fold the edge inward about 1 inch. (I was using ½ inch wide elastic if you are using wider or thinner elastic you will want to adjust this.) Make sure and leave an opening in the stitching to you can add the elastic.)
Use the Elastic Threader to grab the elastic and hold it tight as you thread it through the casing. I have used safety pins before and they work great too. Be careful not to twist the elastic inside the casing.
Overlap the two ends of the elastic by about an inch and run them through the sewing machine a couple of times. Pull on the waistband of the skirt until all of the elastic goes inside the casing and then sew the opening closed.
And that is all there is to it! Sew Easy!
Now you get to model it!
What have you made with a t-shirt?
Sewing Essentials
- The Sewing Machine we use is a Singer Fashion Mate and has been a great machine.
- The Cricut 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat is my favorite. It has a beautiful pattern on one side and measurements on the other.
- This Rotary Cutter cuts easily and is very comfortable to hold.
- And one can never have enough Measuring Tapes! I'm always misplacing mine.
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Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
So cute.
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Amy Brown
I'm not sure which is cuter...the skirt or the model? They are both adorable...but let's face it...she could make a paper sack look like all the rage. Definitely going to try this little trick. What a great piece to slip over your dance clothes or bathing suit! I even think a screen print would be cute.
Alyson McMahon
That's SO cute and so simple. Definitely trying that out soon!
Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
I've attempted several t-shirt skirts. Only one of them turned out decently. I really like this tutorial/idea though so I'm pinning it for future reference!
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Aleks
WOW! I can't believe how great that turned out! Sleeves as pockets!?! Pinning this!!
Substance of Living
Katie,
Hi! A new fan visiting from Tasteful Tuesday Link Party. Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I've made skirts out of shirts before but the idea of the pocket is terrific!
Summer is perfect for skirts and so easy to wear over swimsuits.
Cheers,
Marie
Elise@growcreative
What a great summer skirt! Love it!
fruitsbasket1357
wow this is really creative I'm definatly trying this ^_^
Thanks so much 😀
Tamara
This looks so cool and easy! Love it! Thanks so much for linking up on Hooking on Hump Day!
Emily Dicks
Sew Cute! Ok cheesy I know, stopping by from The Project stash, love this idea, pinned 🙂
Laura
I scanned this and thought part of the tutorial was missing... that really is super-easy. I might have to try it.
Alisha Schultze
Great re-fashion!! TFS!! Stopping by from A Glimpse Inside linky party.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2013/06/update-and-es-lounge-pants.html
Reduce, Reuse, Renewed
I think I have the perfect maternity shirt I can turn into a nice airy summer skirt. Great tutorial! Easy directions.
Gina Wamsley
Great tutorial! It's very cute!!
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cucicucicoo
Fantastic tutorial! I've seen this idea before, but yours looks so much nicer than the others I've seen! 🙂 Lisa
Jade @ Jonesin' For Taste
I love using the shirt sleeves to make the pockets! It's the perfect little girl skirt!
Nancy Mock
This is a very cute and clever idea! I found it through the Bowlful of Lemons link party. Thanks for sharing it!
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Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
We love this skirt. The pockets are so cute. I'm going to have to make this for my grand daughters. Thanks so much for sharing this with Adorned From Above's Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly
Elizabeth
What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!
Summer
Katie this skirt turned out so cute - love how you made it from a shirt! Thanks for linking up to The Creative Exchange Linky Party!
Mindie Hilton
Very cute! I want a shirt skirt. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time.
Stefanie @ Calledhis.com
LOVE! I haven't sewn in years but I'm looking to get a sewing machine soon and get back into it - this would be a good project to try. Pinning!
Liz
I know this is a few years late, but LOVE IT!
Elaina
How fun is this shirt skirt? My daughter would love to help me sew one of these for her! Great idea!
Katie
Thank you, Elaina! It is a fun beginner project!
Amanda
Great work! Really you are so talented. I am totally impressed with your work. It is easy to make skirts in few minutes. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks and keep blogging.