In order to give your wardrobe a facelift, or simply because you more want to look like a princess during evenings with friends, there are many ways to transform your old dress into a pretty, trendy skirt. You don’t need to be a sewing expert to achieve this transformation, just a few quick and easy tips are enough.
Give your clothes a second life thanks to creative recycling
Creative recycling is an original way to restore character to our old pieces and thus find new uses for the objects around us. For example, transforming an old dress into a pretty skirt is a brilliant idea to reduce our impact on the environment while finding that rare gem; the one that will be perfect for our future student evening!
The different ways to go from dress to skirt
Switching from one item of clothing to another can be done in several ways. You can also choose to shorten the length of the dress, change the color or add accessories to create a different, even unique, style.
Step One: Choosing the Right Dress
Before you can transform your dress into a pretty skirt, you will first need to choose from the many dresses in your closet the one that will best suit this transformation. Several criteria can help you in your choice:
- THE fabric : Choose a dress whose fabric will be easy to sew or cut, such as cotton or silk.
- There cut : Instead, select a loose dress, which will provide a fluid look once transformed into a skirt.
- THE style : Think about what category of skirt your old dress would correspond to: maxi, mid-length or short? This will help you determine whether or not it will suit the future room you want to create.
Step Two: Cut and Sew
Now that you’ve carefully chosen the perfect dress for this project, let’s get down to business. To transform this dress into a pretty skirt, you will need to carry out a few small manipulations:
- Cut out the top of the dress so that you only keep the bottom part.
- Place an elastic band in the hem or create a new belt from a piece of fabric salvaged from the dress.
- Sew the sides to form the skirt and adjust according to your preferences (length, fullness, etc.).
Note that it is also possible to further personalize this new accessory by adding, for example, pocketsa print or even a zipper.
Third step: Customization and creativity
The work doesn’t stop there, especially if you want to get a pretty skirt that is sure to please. Now is the time to showcase your creative genius to make this room something unique:
- Make your skirt more trendy by opting for a tall.
- Add some decorative elements such as rhinestones, beads or sequins in order to make it more sophisticated without overdoing it.
- Don’t hesitate to play with the materials and textures by mixing different types of fabrics for an original and modern result.
The example of the strapless dress transformed into a mini-skirt
If you have an old strapless dress that’s been sitting in the back of your wardrobe, why not bring it into the limelight by changing it into a flirty mini skirt? Here’s how to do it:
- Cut off the upper part of the dress so that only the bottom of the garment is left.
- Fold and pin the bottom hem neatly to the wrong side, then sew it by machine or by hand.
- Add a waist elastic at the top to form the waistband.
You now have a superb skirt made from your old dress!
The final word: upcycling, sustainable fashion
Choosing to recycle our old clothes to transform them into new trendy pieces is a laudable solution to reduce our ecological impact. Thanks to these simple and creative tips, every woman can now give a second life to her old dresses while saving money on her budget: a truly eco-responsible approach that deserves to be encouraged.
