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National Sewing Month 2016 Day 12: Recycle a Shirt Into a Fall Skirt in Four Easy Steps

September 16, 2016 by Seams and Scissors 33 Comments

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A budget-wise sewist is a smart one! As we all know, fabric can be very expensive, and other sewing materials make this craft a heavy-hitter at the bank. When the holidays roll around and we’re sewing up a storm, it becomes even more important to be thrifty. This might just be our most important tip of the week!

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Here’s an awesome tutorial from Westcott on how to recycle a shirt into a cute skirt! This skirt would pair perfectly with boots and tights this fall.

Materials:

  • Westcott 8” ExtremEdge Bent Scissors #15351
  • Westcott 3” Straight Scissors #15150
  • Long Sleeve T-Shirt
  • Stick Pins
  • Sewing Thread
  • Sewing Machine (optional)

Instructions:

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1) With the key provided adjust the tension of the Westcott 8” ExtremEdge Bent Scissors to suit for cutting comfort.

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2) Lay down your long sleeve t-shirt and cut off the sleeves and upper portion as shown.

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3) Trim the sleeves at a 90 degree angle.

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4) With your sewing machine (or if you prefer you can sew by hand) use a basting stitch to gather the wide ends of the sleeves. Trim any loose threads with the Westcott 3” Straight Scissors. Stitch the gathered ends of the sleeves to the top of the remaining portion of the shirt on each side. Try on the skirt and adjust the fit by tying the loose ends of the sleeves off to one side to create a stylish sash!

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Today’s Question: What type of fabric do you like to work with?

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Comments

  1. Kathy E. says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:30 am

    I prefer working with cotton or cotton blends. It’s less tricky knowing there’s no stretch and I have such a wide variety of choices to choose from!

    Reply
  2. Diane says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Primarily cotton type fabric.

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I like to work with cotton, fleece, or felt!

    Reply
  4. kelly says

    September 16, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I prefer cotten fabrics. I love the skirt though.

    Reply
  5. Tran Steel says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I make a lot of fun gifty projects with cotton flats. Flannel and fleece are forgiving too. I don’t love the feel of polyester nor their blends. There are lots of cotton knits and I do some with them as I learn more and more.

    Reply
  6. Debra Miller says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I like sewing with cotton and cotton blends. I have a bernina 125 that i love, I’m still learning things about sewing and my machine

    Reply
  7. Gail says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Very cute. Knits are my favorite.

    Reply
  8. Patricia Loverink says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Cotton blends.

    Reply
  9. Kathy (never stop learning) says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    I like working with woven fabrics better than knits, but that only means I buy more Knits than wovens. My theory is that if you force yourself to face your fears, you will overcome them.

    Reply
  10. Sue Marie says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    I prefer to wear natural fibers, and most commonly I work with cotton, but some wool and linen too.

    I primarily use woven fabric (including my own handwoven) I’ve not gotten good with knits.

    Reply
  11. Karen Housewright says

    September 17, 2016 at 2:03 am

    I like to work with cotton,cotton blends,fleece,satin,knits,actually different kinds of fabrics are interestingly good to use.

    Reply
  12. Karen Housewright says

    September 17, 2016 at 2:05 am

    I like working with different types of fabric

    Reply
  13. Mary D says

    September 17, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I have worked with all types of fabric especially when I was garment making. Since quilting I like cottons and linens but if I am making clothing, silk would be my preference.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  14. stephanie says

    September 17, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I prefer cottons, knits and fleece.

    Reply
  15. Christine Long says

    September 17, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Cotton, fleece and flannel

    Reply
  16. Pam Hill says

    September 17, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Cotton.

    Reply
  17. Terri C says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Like to work with a beautiful soft cotton. Also some good quality flannel.

    Reply
  18. Annette Varcoe says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Really interesting tutorial, but I think I’d have to add something to lengthen the skirt – it looks a bit to short for my personal comfort level.

    Reply
  19. Barb in MI says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I’ve mainly worked with cotton but am trying this year to widen my fabric choices. Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Delaine says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Being a quilter, I prefer to work with cotton or peplum. Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Debbie says

    September 19, 2016 at 1:37 am

    I like making baby blankets out of fleece and minky materials.

    Reply
  22. Johanna Jackson says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    I like working with stable knits. I can get the structured look I’m going for and just enough stretch to be comfortable. Ponte De Roma is my favorite.

    Reply
  23. Linda Webster says

    September 19, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Most of my sewing is quilting and I love working with 100% cottons.

    Reply
  24. Theresa J says

    September 21, 2016 at 3:42 am

    This will make a great use of my dads shirts

    Reply
  25. Katherine McMullan says

    September 22, 2016 at 12:00 am

    My favorites are silks, linens and cottons. Being taller and short-waisted, making clothes that fit and flatter makes me feel comfortable and happy. Also, sewing for my grand children is a joy that shopping doesn’t touch.

    Reply
  26. Antynette says

    September 22, 2016 at 3:21 am

    I like using fleece

    Reply
  27. Connie D Baldwin says

    September 22, 2016 at 3:55 am

    I use to love to sew, my husband bought me a new singer and it never has worked right. I bet this machine does it all and would be my new love. Hope I win. Thank you.

    Reply
  28. jenna says

    September 25, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I’m not that skilled or experienced, so definitely woven cotton or cotton blends that aren’t very slick or soft. I tried making a silk top once … arrrrr !

    Reply
  29. Dawn Bell says

    September 26, 2016 at 5:40 am

    I don’t mind knits. My first project (a circle skirt) was done in a stretchy blue fabric I got on clearance really cheap for a lot of yards. I had no clue what i was doing! Lol. Still, it didn’t turn out too bad at all.

    Reply
  30. Kim S says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I’ve worked with all sorts, but these days it’s mostly cotton and knits. Knits are really easy to work with.

    Reply
  31. Roberta says

    September 28, 2016 at 4:09 am

    I like all the rich colors cotton, rayon and cotton blends have available to work with, but for fabric that molds easily and is great fun to work with wool can’t be beat.

    Reply
  32. Donna says

    September 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I prefer working with cotton and especially enjoy the feel of stitching fine cotton like lawn or batiste.

    Reply
  33. Linda D Lundie says

    July 28, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    I like to use cotton.

    Reply

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