THings you need:
fabric (1-2 yards)
1"elastic
thread
a sewing machine
safety pin
Pick your fabric. I found this yard of fabric at joanns on clearance for $2. I only need a yard of fabric. If you are a little bigger or smaller or you want it gathered more or less you might want to get 1 1/2-2 yards. Better to be safe than sorry!
Cut off the edges. I always forget what thats called!!
Wrap the fabric around the thickest part of your hips/body (wherever you are the biggest around). Then you can decide if you want it loose or tight. I probably wouldn't do it super tight. Give yourself at least a few inches. I actually just used a yard even so it was super easy. I wanted it to gather a little more. Cut as desired
Sew up the edges with right sides together
Fold down the top (you are still working on the wrong side of the fabric. I folded mine down 5 1/4" because I wanted a 3 inch top above my elastic. Pin in place
Using your sewing machine guide (or whatever that thingy is called). Sew all the way around 3 inches from the top.
Then mark 1 1/4" from that seam and sew another line.
Measure your elastic around your waist. You want it a little snug. If you try on the skirt and need to fix it you can always make it smaller.
Make a slit in the middle section and slide the elastic through using a safety pin.
Sew together the elastic and adjust the fabric around it.
Put it on and then see where you want the hem to be
Hem it up and you are DONE!!!
I think 3 inches may be a bit too much, but it's kinda funky at the same time. I like it.
I wasn't planning on wearing this belt with this skirt but I wanted to give you an idea of what it looks like. I want to make a satin flower belt the same thickness as the one I'm wearing or something like that. This skirt is kind of holiday-ish so I probably won't end up wearing it for awhile. Fun though huh? For $3 and about 40 minutes!
(it has a lot of wrinkles!!! i tried ironing but it didn't work. any tips?)
