https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2054112 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:30:55 +0000 Brooklyn 2054112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Chris. It’s the latter. I put the dress on and put pins in a line where I felt the waistband should be if it were a skirt. I then lay the dress flat on a table and cut a line about 2 inches above my pins. I pinned the bottom hem of the dress together before cutting to make sure both sides came out the same. I pinned the elastic to the inside of the waistband (without pulling) and rolled the extra fabric over to enclose it. I sewed it up until there was about 3 inches remaining. Then I tried it on again but this time I pulled each end of the elastic to get a snug fit. When I was happy with the length I cut the elastic, sewed the ends together and then finished encasing it in the fabric tube. It’s a bit fiddly but actually only took one evening. It’s the cutting part that made me nervous - no going back then!</p> <p>Thanks UF. I agree. I don’t begrudge spending money on tailoring but I have sometimes spent money on a fix only to find I still didn’t like it. Throwing good money after bad. So I do like a home remedy if I feel I’m up to it.</p> <p>Thanks for the support Jenni, JamC and Christy.</p> <p>And Angie, I couldn’t agree more.</p> <p>#dogsareawesome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2054091 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:47:01 +0000 Chris987 2054091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful! I occasionally follow bloggers who do this sort of thing all the time and have started (but not finished) a couple of my&nbsp; own projects. They are not as easy as it might look so kudos to you! </p> <p>Maybe you can explain the thing that'st he biggest mystery to me...how do you decide exactly how long to make it, in other words where to make the cut?&nbsp; Do you use an existing skirt?t as a "pattern"? or do you try it on and pin the elastic right where you want it, fold the fabric over it,&nbsp; and go from there?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2054080 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:10:25 +0000 unfrumped 2054080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just super fab and so smart! I LOVE print skirts also. Go so well with tights.<br /> This is a great post to encourage adaptations that “ refresh” the wardrobe for little or no $.</p> <p>I recently had some older too- baggy pants taken in at waist. Not cleverly by self as you.<br /> It did cost something, but the pants were a perfect color and summer weight and now have rejuvenated summer outfits as I had the support act already. It is sometimes hard to know whether a hack or tailoring will do the trick. Since I never sell anything, I don’t have yo worry about ruining an e- bay same, but can only compare tossing vs trying to fix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053927 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:45:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 2053927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Brooklyn very late to this. I did see it yesterday but wanted to be more relaxed in replying.<br /> This is fantastic and I am happy for you that the guilty feelings are now gone and the happy ones are here! A better use for the dress than hanging unworn in your closet. It made me wonder what I could do with a few of my hardly worn items. After my editing and consigning attempts there aren’t many left, the ones that are left I am loath to let go of because I like the fabric, but they’re not right for me as they are.<br /> It suits you so well as a skirt, awesome pattern for you with the baroque theme.<br /> Your themes also do so much for me, along with others who post ideas on similar lines. I have just come home from the mall with hubby, looking for shirts for him to cycle in, but while looking through other shops I can see how much more I reject than I used to, even if I like something about it. Because I already have too much like it, or the fabric is nice but the style is not right, or something.<br /> So thank you so much! I really like what you wrote to Lisap as well, about looking inwards rather than outwards for what we really like. Cheers x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053777 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:46:23 +0000 Angie 2053777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#dogsarethebest</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053734 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:49:32 +0000 JamC 2053734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skirt. It is so you. I often think about alterations that would make something I own more wearable or versatile. The problem is actually doing them. Congratulations on completing the project. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053693 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 03:49:29 +0000 christy 2053693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That would NEVER have occurred to me! I’d have donated the dress and said “oh well”. Super clever! I love both outfits here. So elegant, classy and modern yet timeless at the same time. Gorgeous!! (Love that red leather jacket!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053691 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 03:28:41 +0000 Brooklyn 2053691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind words Marilyn and Katerina. </p> <p>MsMaven, glad to have provided the inspiration!</p> <p>Angie, our Yorkie friend is lovely. The speaking thing reminds me of a dog we used to have - a Rottweiler cross. She would purse her lips and sing to us when she was happy. So endearing. Dogs have so much character. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053646 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 23:53:51 +0000 Marilyn 2053646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; Fantastic job at re-purposing, Brooklyn.&nbsp; Very aspirational.&nbsp; Lovely outfits as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053598 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:32:11 +0000 Katerina 2053598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you are my style hero! You are so creative and you have impeccable taste. The skirt is brilliant. The outfit is breathtaking, and so effortless. SO you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053512 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:35:23 +0000 MsMaven 2053512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this dress to skirt project. Just yesterday I wore a print maxi-dress from last year (100 degrees here) and the top part is too tight, too bare, and too much print. I considered making it into a skirt—I would wear it a lot more. After seeing how yours have turned out I’m ready to go ahead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053503 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:56:55 +0000 Angie 2053503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a sweetie! Looks like Sam. Our sweet Rosie used to speak to us in woo woo woo noises. Yorkies are phenomenal doggies - FULL of spunk and intelligence - not that I'm biased or anything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053412 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 03:33:34 +0000 Brooklyn 2053412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shevia, you are so lovely.</p> <p>I actually have a couple of too short DVFs too. I was thinking of donating them to a former work colleague (they are a little bit too worn to donate to DFS). Now you are making me thinking about what I could do to them too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053409 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 03:09:08 +0000 Jaime 2053409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant! I have a short DVF dress that I have worn as a midi skirt by tucking in the skimpy top and pushing it down and I am now determined to have it officially converted to a skirt. And I say go for it with the Missoni because it would be a shame to not wear the beautiful pattern and colors. I am going to eyeball all of my less worn dresses with new eyes.&nbsp;<br />And apart from inspiring you look gorgeous! I love the warm bronze tones on you. So beautiful and even regal with your coloring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053401 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 02:00:12 +0000 Brooklyn 2053401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back!</p> <p>Thanks so much everyone!</p> <p>Suntiger and Smittie, I will try not to (needlessly) hurt the Missoni. I think it will work. I’ve played around with it by stepping into the neck band (which is quite wide). I think it will come out as an A-line skirt with a gathered waist. I’m not beyond doing darts if I have to. I will proceed with caution...</p> <p>And go for bronze ST!</p> <p>Thanks for the tips Vildy, Kathie and Bennett. I will make sure I use every bit. </p> <p>Sal, that’s a shame about the chevron dress. Sad about lost chevron :(</p> <p>Bijou, can’t wait to see your converted maxi dress. </p> <p>Diana, I’ve been known to draft my mum into dress making projects too. Especially when it comes to zips. </p> <p>Rachy and Bijou, yes. I thought it looked more in theme too!</p> <p>Jessikams, I would like to have seen that! I bet you made it look good.</p> <p>Lisa, thanks! I’ve really been trying to do my own thing in the last couple of years. Here my nod to trends is pretty subtle - flat boots, midi skirt, metallics, earthy colours. But the silhouette is pretty sleek and classic, and I’m happy with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053386 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:14:17 +0000 Brooklyn 2053386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I left the forum last night we were all on board for hacking the Missoni. Now I see there are doubts. Oh no... </p> <p>Ha ha Angie. Thanks! Yes, the skirt is pretty body con! Hubs likes a swishy skirt too. His main “thing” is that he likes me to show my waist. Not a fan of sack dresses, although I don’t wear them often. When I do he always says “are you going to wear a belt with that?”</p> <p>I will be back to respond later. At the dog park right now. Gotta be in the moment. Trying to persuade my husband that we need a Yorkie in our lives. Check him out with this little guy Angie. He “speaks” to us in little “roo-roo-roo” noises. I just want all the dogs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053343 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:04:18 +0000 nemosmom 2053343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant idea! And it turned out beautifully, to boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053326 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:07:04 +0000 Sal 2053326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic and such a good idea!!&nbsp; I did try this last year on my chevron tunic but failed - it was very very slippery and my patience was stretched at the time.</p> <p>Your skirt is great on you and I think the other pieces will work too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053298 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:55:33 +0000 Angie 2053298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever hack, and another KILLER outfit. I bet hubs loves this one especially!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053283 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:23:15 +0000 rachylou 2053283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic. As a skirt, it becomes baroque, suitable for your theme. Clever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053260 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:32:54 +0000 The Cat 2053260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent idea! Thank you for the tips! I love the result. That skirt looks perfect for you and your style. And I found myself nodding to what you said in paragraph 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert/page/2#post-2053259 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:32:34 +0000 Anonymous 2053259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow-looked great before too though! I like the last outfit with the burgundy jacket the most :)<br /> And some little Tarragos are on their way to me inspired by your bronze boots!<br /> Also-don't hurt the Missoni </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053258 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:31:36 +0000 karen13 2053258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Genius! And I hear you about not wanting to pull out the sewing machine. I have a large stash of items that need tweaks or hems and I never seem to get around to it. Sometimes perfect is the enemy of good, and hand sewing frequently gets the job done just fine.</p> <p>Can’t wait to see the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053255 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:04:55 +0000 Diana 2053255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! It looks great on you.</p> <p>I have done the dress-to-skirt conversion a couple of times, although I have to admit that at least once I bit off more than I could chew and had to have my mom finish fixing the waistband for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053250 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:38:42 +0000 SarahD8 2053250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this!!! Your new skirt/former dress looks fantastic on you and you have styled it to perfection.</p> <p>I have a couple of dresses that I'm thinking about treating this way but have not yet taken the plunge. Thank you for showing me just how well it can work out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053248 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:56:30 +0000 Bijou 2053248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great new skirt and it looks even more beautiful on you. I love the fabric and very much in by Byzantine theme. I will have to consider repurposing items that are not working in my wardrobe. I have a maxi dress (in Finds) that I plan to turn into a sundress this summer. Funny, because when I bought it, Angie recommended the alteration and I did not do it and only wore the dress once. This summer, once altered, I predict that it will be a complete favourite over my summer holidays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053246 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:46:52 +0000 Cardiff girl 2053246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that this was a genius move.All the outfits you have created look elegant and you are wearing a previously unloved garment.l would say it’s a win all round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053243 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:39:21 +0000 Suz 2053243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely and what a great idea! I love that making a dress into a skirt increased the happiness factor instantly! This is a terrific pattern for you so I can see why it would attract you. What a terrific outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't own many dresses and am happy with the ones I do own as dresses, but I can imagine doing something like this. I am also a big fan of skirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053242 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:35:30 +0000 Kyle 2053242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever and oh, so chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-convert#post-2053238 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:29:43 +0000 Sara L. 2053238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea!&nbsp; The new skirt looks good on you.&nbsp; I like the concept of toning down the pattern on dresses by making them into skirts. </p>