A friend of mine is getting slim (congrats to her!) and asked me to see what I could do with the waistband on her favorite skirt. Well the waistband was far gone. So much so that it had no elastic stretch left in it.
A lot of things happened during the time she gave it to me and I started working on it. So I decided today that I would get to it. I started by cutting out the original waistband because it was serving no use to the skirt at all. I am creative, so the ideas flow and I run with it.
Old Waistband
I folded over the top of the fabric, like sewing a hem on a pair of pants.
Folded over fabric to sew
I did not need to iron because the gauze fabric is so pliable. So I began to sew the waistband of the skirt.
Getting ready to sew the fabric waistband
This is a broom stick skirt. It has a lot of fabric so this took some time to stitch around the circumference of the skirt.
I made sure I left an opening for the elastic to go into. I used the method of a safety pin on the end of the elastic and working the elastic through the opening.
Pulling Elastic through the waistband
After I finished bringing the elastic through, I sewed the opening closed. I moved the fabric around so the gathers were even.
I finished off the skirt by stitching over the waistband to make sure the elastic doesn’t roll.
Finished skirt.
This is a great way to recycle a piece of clothing. It’s a new skirt because by taking off the original waistband I brought the length up a bit and it looks really pretty.
This is a cool tune from Rochelle Jordan. Was listening to this while I was sewing.
WOW! That is great work. Can I send you my pile!! lol Congrats to your friend on her weight loss! Kiah
Thanks Kiah!
You to funny. I will let her know tomorrow at church.
JTwisdom
I am the friend that JT Wisdom repaired the skirt. It is true I am slimming down and I am shopping in my closet. When I found the skirt (and matching top) I was very happy but I became dismayed when I found the waist band was gone. But JT Wisdom did a wonderful job. She is a true friend and great seamstress. Thanks JT Wisdom I can now wear the outfit.
Thanks Rose! The skirt looks great on you.
JTwisdom
Congratulations to your friend!! Great work on that skirt. I really need to get over my fear of sewing machines!
Hi Kirstin Marie,
I will let her know, she is so diligent and determined and it’s paying off. No need to fear sewing is actually relaxing to me. Although I do have my moments when I have to seam rip out a stitch but that comes with sewing.
JTwisdom
Yay! I learned that safety pin trick in my sewing class too! Great fix!
Shasie
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Hi Shasie,
Thanks! That safety pin trick comes in handy.
JTwisdom
What a great skirt…
love it
lee x
Thanks Lee!
I don’t get to sew as much as I use to so this was fun to do.
JTwisdom
What a great thing you’ve done with the skirt. I didn’t know you sew! I do too and am trying to get back into it after a LONG hiatus. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to stop by lately (super swamped with kid stuff, writing too), I’ve missed you!
Hey Jill,
Yeah I sew when I get the chance, I just have to make time because I love doing it.
It’s okay I have been busy myself so I haven’t had a chance to get over to your blog recently.
That’s so sweet of you to say, I missed you also.
I gotta work on my time management.
JTwisdom
I can’t believe I found another seamstress. Your work is amazing!
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Well aren’t you handy! I can barely sew on a button!
By the way, your remaining 2 products shipped today. You should have them shortly!
Thanks Michelle. That’s wonderful.