DIY pencil skirt

Here I go, attempting my first DIY/tutorial.

As I was packing up my clothes last week I happened upon so many clothes that are categorized into this sort of "floating" pile.  You know the ones that "used to be cute" or you're waiting for them to magically work with your other clothes?  They always sit in the bottom of my drawers or the back of my closet because I just don't want to come to terms with their fate. They should have made it to the DI like yesterday.

Maybe i'm the only one but I could totally tell you all about a certain article of my clothing.  Where I bought it, who I was with,  significant places I have worn it.  Anyway I think that's why it's so hard for me to give them up, because everything has a fun story or background.  (i'm starting to sound like my high school sewing teacher and i'm only twenty...)

So as I came across this shirt that hasn't gotten a wear in months I got excited thinking of it's promising potential to be a pencil skirt. (This shirt works particularly well because it's a stretchy/knit sort of fabric.)

First you need to figure out your size. I just put another pencil skirt of mine over top and cut around it.  second you pin the side seams together (remember to sew them right sides together)  allow a healthy seam but remember that the bigger your seam is the smaller your finished product will be.

Third you add an elastic band to the waist of your skirt. (if you don't want the elastic to show just roll it inside the skirt, works wonders I tell you)  And no need to worry about hemming it if you're making it from an old shirt. You're done, now go dance the night away!

total cost: $2.99 for the elastic.

Yep, It's that easy and i'm seriously contemplating just buying knit fabric now to make more.  So quick and easy and the best part is not having to part with the old shirt. :) may there be many more memories in my newly turned shirt to a skirt.