♡DIY - MAXI SKIRT {SIMPLE}

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♥ In this DIY tutorial I show you how to make a really simple and easy maxi skirt. It only takes a few steps! Once you learn how easy this is, you'll never have to go hunting store after store for the perfect skirt.

- hamdi keynan, xoxo

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Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PLgYzpq_8

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What You Need To Know:

♥Materials:

- 2 to 2.5 yards of fabric [Any type: I used a stretch fabric] 

- Fabric Scissors

- Thread [preferably, the same color as your fabric]

- Measuring tape

- Seam Ripper [Just in case you make a mistake]

- Fabric Pins 

- Sample skirt [ Any skirt that fits you well; I am using a midi skirt, but the final skirt I'm making is maxi.]

*Sewing Machine* (Of course...)♥

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♡STEP 1:

*First lay your fabric folded down on a flat surface; then lay the sample skirt to use as a pattern to trace. 

♡STEP 2:

*Using a fabric marker or chalk; trace around your skirt [top, bottom, and both sides!] making sure to leave 1/2" of seam allowance for all sides.

* Then CUT your markings!

♡STEP 3:

* SEW the two pieces of fabric on each side together [Remember: do this on BOTH sides of skirt!] Keep in mind to leave the 1/2" of seam allowance.

♡STEP 4: Making your waistband

1. Measure your waist

2. Desired width of waistband (I did 4")

3. Length of the waistband will be your waist measurement & width

 will be the 4". 

4. Cut your measurements!

5. Fold in half, so now your width will reduce to be 2" wide & Length will be half of your waist measurement.

6. SEW the sides of the waistband together, before you attach it to the skirt!

♡STEP 5: Connecting the waistband to the skirt 

1. Have the skirt facing inside out 

2. While placing the waistband right side out, with raw edges facing downward ⬇

3. Pin ALL the raw edges from the skirt & waistband together [you will sew 3 pieces of fabric together!] 

4. SEW around ! [Careful: this part can be tricky!]

------ ♥ Voilà your DONE! ♥ ------------------