{"id":57841,"date":"2018-03-13T15:14:25","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T04:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=57841"},"modified":"2021-06-22T11:01:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T01:01:47","slug":"skirt-refashion-how-to-hem-a-skirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/skirt-refashion-how-to-hem-a-skirt\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Skirt Refashion & Hemming Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

The easiest way to transform the look of a skirt is as simple as changing the length. This week I’ve tackled another alteration job on my list and refashioned this colourful African style printed skirt, from an impractical ankle length, to a wearable knee length.<\/p>\n

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It was such a simple change that it barely qualifies as a ‘refashion’, but the transformation is striking, and it’s now become once of my favourite pieces to wear.<\/p>\n

I can’t even remember where I bought this skirt, it must have been from one of my many thrifting adventures. I loved the colours and print, and the fact that the fabric had little holographic foil spots printed all over it. So cheerful.<\/p>\n

The skirt was a little bit loose on me at the time, so I put it on the alteration pile to deal with at a later date. That was ages ago and I’m annoyed to admit that I’ve put on some weight since then.<\/p>\n

Bad news for most of the clothes I already own (that don’t fit properly any more), but good news for this skirt, which fits like a glove.<\/p>\n

The only problem was the length. Just a little too long and frumpy.<\/p>\n

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Now that I didn’t have to do any major fit alterations, changing the length was an easy job – Time to do some hemming!<\/p>\n

Tools required for hemming a skirt<\/h3>\n

You’ll only need some basic sewing supplies for hemming a skirt. It’s likely you have most of these tools and materials in your sewing kit already.<\/p>\n

Depending on the length of the skirt, it may be handy to have a helper to mark the length evenly (especially towards the back). Otherwise, using a hem marker<\/a>, or mannequin<\/a> may be an option.<\/p>\n