Maxi’s are all the rage this season. I wanted one for my little miss but they are hard to find. I was shopping at a local mall and found an adorable tank for women. I am not much of a tank top wearer but it is adorable for my Little Miss. Here is what I started with…. A lacey tank from Down East.
I cut off the bottom of the tank just below the arm pit. Leaving the most length possible.
Stitch a basting stitch around the top of the skirt. You may need to gather the skirt a bit before sewing on the waist band.
For the waistband I had a piece of knit that was a perfect match . I measured my Little Missy’s waist and subtracted 1 inch. Knit is really stretchy. I cut my fabric 19 by 6. Fold your waistband in half lengthwise and right sides together. Short ends together. Stitch. You should have a circle for a waistband.
Fold the band in half to make it 3 x 18 round. Pin the band to your skirt. Giving the skirt and even gather if your must gather. Stitch around with a knit stitch. securing the waistband to the skirt.
Here is how my skirt turned out.
I think it turned out so cute. She loves it! I think it makes her look so grown up. Fun and easy for the summer. Great for the beach, church or a day of shopping. Head out and find a tank for your Little Miss.
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Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun & Crafty link party up and would love for you to share this!
http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/06/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link.html?m=1
I really like that idea. I would never have thought of that!
I finally got around to passing on the Liebster blog award 😉
Cute skirt!
-liZ
Read the title and did a double take — what a clever idea and it looks just beautiful on Little Missy. Love that the lace was already on the tank top. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again soon!
The skirt is just darling! (And so is your model!) 🙂 What a great idea! Thanks for joining us for “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We loved having you and hope you’ll be back soon! -The Sisters
Very cute idea. Your daughter is adorable and looks very happy in her new skirt!
Now that’s thinking outside the box! What a cute skirt for your little princess!
Super cute and clever! I’m pinning this!
This is so cute and i really like these kids stuff .Good work.
http://www.apparelnbags.com/womens-tanks-and-camis.htm