I bought this adorable skirt from Forever 21 for just $16, only problem is it was a little bit too short. SOLUTION, add to the bottom right? But the question is what should I add and how should I add it. Should I add fabric, ruffles, lace, tulle? Should I sew it on, glue it, button it? After going through all the scenarios in my mind I finally decided on some sweet vintage lace that I had lying around. I thought it would bring some color and interest to a somewhat simple yellow skirt. But how should I attach it?
Enter Heat and Bond. Not just for appliques. I cut a thin strip and ironed it to my skirt about 1/2 an
inch from the bottom.
Then I cut my lace the length of the skirt. The best part about this skirt is it unbuttons all the way down so I could lay the skirt out totally flat. Once I got the right length of lace I used some liquid stitch on each end to keep the lace from fraying. Then I peeled off the top of the heat and bond and ironed on the lace.
Modest skirt extension no sewing needed.
11 comments:
That is a great idea! I have been looking for an idea of how to fix a dress that I bought with the same problem.
What a great fix:>
This is perfect! I love Forever 21, but I am either too tall (or too old. or too modest!) for their skirts. I adore this idea. I'm pinning it and can't wait to try it...thank you for sharing!
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Too cute! It turned out great!
Very cute!!! I love the color.
I love this one too! Pretty color.
Adorable! I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who skips sewing when it's not necessary. :-)
so adorable and a really great idea!!
What a fantastic idea! Looks like it was made that way!
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Anything is cuter with lace!
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