Happy Father's Day!
Here's a tutorial on my favorite 'father inspired' skirt!
After all, dads get tons of ties for Father's day...and when they are
old or snagged, they end up in the trash...here's a better solution!
Here's a tutorial on my favorite 'father inspired' skirt!
After all, dads get tons of ties for Father's day...and when they are
old or snagged, they end up in the trash...here's a better solution!
Start with a pile of ties!
(ties can get pricey--even second hand, so find donations!)
I knew how long I wanted my finished skirt to be,
so I cut my ties all 2 inches longer than the desired length...just past my knees.
I didn't cut the layers or anything...just sew them together!
I used 32 ties to get around my waist...it just depends on the width of the tie...
I didn't cut the layers or anything...just sew them together!
I used 32 ties to get around my waist...it just depends on the width of the tie...
Okay,
I trimmed off the top edge of ties so they were all even...
Then put in an invisible zipper to connect the last 2 ties together.

Then I sewed on one edge of the Double Fold Bias Tape with a zig zag stitch on the inside
to hold it all in place, unfrayed and secure.
Then flipped the bias tape around the other side and stitched it with a straight stitch.
I trimmed off the top edge of ties so they were all even...
Then put in an invisible zipper to connect the last 2 ties together.
Then I sewed on one edge of the Double Fold Bias Tape with a zig zag stitch on the inside
to hold it all in place, unfrayed and secure.
Then flipped the bias tape around the other side and stitched it with a straight stitch.
Looks marvelous--enough!
Easy, & no one sees the waist band!
I added 2 ties on the side for a decorative tie off!
For my daughters, I used 3 inch elastic & sewed it right to the ties!
Easy, & no one sees the waist band!
I added 2 ties on the side for a decorative tie off!
For my daughters, I used 3 inch elastic & sewed it right to the ties!
Ta da!
And I whipped up a headband with some leftover pieces too!
I've never received so many compliments on a
And I whipped up a headband with some leftover pieces too!
I've never received so many compliments on a
oww Nat thats just so awesome , great idea, love it hugs christa
ReplyDeleteLove them Nat! You are so clever!
ReplyDeleteSusan xxox
Those are precious.
ReplyDeleteGREAT skirt! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
I also just did a whole month of clothes upcycling projects - which kicked of a long term linky for people to share their clothes upcycling projects and tutorials! I would love if you linked up there too!
Have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
GREAT skirt! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
I also just did a whole month of clothes upcycling projects - which kicked of a long term linky for people to share their clothes upcycling projects and tutorials! I would love if you linked up there too!
Have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!and to the clothes upcycling linky!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
That is so cute, what a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteJessica
http://thatgivesmeanidea.com
There were two girls at church when I was growing that always wore tie skirts and I though they were so cool! Yours turned out super cute and they don't even look that hard to make :)
ReplyDeleteThese are Very Cute! You are so creative I love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a neat idea... I want one, will have to start collecting ties now!
ReplyDeleteOh cute! I'll keep this one in mind!
ReplyDeleteA fun way to use up some of those surplus ties.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
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Hello, I found you through Pinterest. Nice skirts! I've made a tie skirt also. I got the idea from a Robin Jones Gunn book. I opened up each tie & removed the stiff inner lining. It's very light & flowy, but a slip is needed. Yeah, I also received many complements/comments. People just started giving me their old ties and some even found loads of ties from Goodwill. I have well over a hundred now. I'm getting ready to make a new skirt for myself and one for a friend. I love ties! They always catch my eye in the stores. -Rachel
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Thanks for sharing the how to ;)
ReplyDeletebonjour,
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