I love skirts. But as I get older it seems that skirts are getting shorter or I am getting taller. I have a general rule that my skirts go to the knee. Skirts that length that are modest can be hard to find. So when I saw a modest slip extender at a local boutique I just had to have one. But at $30 a piece I decide I would have to wait. So I went to my local Joanns. They had a great selection of Lycra stretch fabric in lots of colors. Here is what I bought:
1 yard Lycra fabric
2 yards coordinating lace
1/4 inch elastic enough for your waist.
To start measure your hips. take that measurement and add 1 inch.
Measure the length you want, from waist to knee or wherever you want it to go to.
Using a knit stitch, sew a seam the length of your skirt.
Make a casing for your waist band.
Attach your lace.
Shatzi @ Love and Laundry says
I love slip extenders! This is awesome!!
McKenzie Guymon says
Can’t wait to make one!
Megan @ crafter club says
I love my slip extender! I need a black one, so thanks for the tutorial!
Christine@ Projects Around the House says
Looks great! I may need to make one for myself 🙂
Brooke says
I totally need this! Thanks so much for sharing your great tutorial! I can’t wait to try it! Have a great day!
Madalyn McArthur says
Thank you for this! I’m pinning it!
Becky @ Babes in Hairland says
Popping over from SNAP! Love this! My oldest daughter is so tall for her age and thin as well and we’ve been having a hard time lately finding skirts long enough. This is a darling remedy to our problem! Thank you! 🙂
Theresa says
That is awesome! I LOVE skirts, and have also had a hard time finding them long enough. I am going to try this for sure. I think hor pink would look neat! After seeing your tutorial, I may even try repurposing a t-shirt until I get to Joann’s. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this!
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Chelsea@getyourcraptogether says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with free patterns and templates to share are invited to link up.
http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/search/label/Pattern%20Party
Amy Graham says
I saw these for sale at a boutique for like 25 bucks…yeah, didn’t buy one. Thanks for the How-To! 🙂 I’m pinning! 🙂