DIY Sweater Skirt from Sweater Dress
Hey guys (but probably mostly gals)! Remember this frumpy sweater dress?
Come on! This wasn’t that long ago!
Some may remember how I turned the top of this sweater dress into a sweater with modern ribbon details.
I wasn’t lying when I said I had plans for that bottom leftover scrap!
Let’s turn the bottom of this sweater dress into a skirt!
This is a pretty simple one, folks. This scrap obviously wants to be a cute skirt. As I don’t have many skirts, this is what I want for it too.
I started pinning that top edge down, creating a casing.
Then, I stitched it down, making sure to leave enough space to thread some elastic through.
I grabbed a scrap of elastic salvaged from an old fitted bed sheet (every scrap is sacred!) and threaded it through.
Then, I stitched it together.
And that’s all it took to turn that sweater dress into a totally no-waste refashion!
Huzzah!
I paired my new skirt with my favorite tee (ethically made) and a refashed cardi.
I’ve been a bit down lately, so I thought channeling Julia Child was worth a go!
I’ve been making a lot of recipes from her masterpiece, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, realizing I’m not hungry, and then freezing my creations or giving them away.
At least I’m keeping busy?
Cheers!
39 Comments
Tara Finnegan
L <3 ve the Julia Child tshirt…where did you find that???
ReFashionista
I found it at a little street cart in Asheville. 🙂 It’s ethically made & my favorite! 🙂
ronalee
Today I have been lost in a never ending cycle of blog hopping. I am so glad that I found your site. Loving your re-fashions.
ReFashionista
Thank you! I’m so happy to be found! 🙂
Stephannie Behrens
Love the project as always. One request for the suggestion box. In a recent post, you had a dress that was roughly knee length, and you mentioned how it wasn’t “a cute length”. First, let me say, you have *great* legs, and always look cute in your short skirts. That aside, I thought the knee length actually looked really awesome on you as well, and I’d love to see a refashion make use of that length – I think partially because it’s not what you tend to do. You’re so adorable that you make anything work. But here’s one vote for giving that length a go. Cheers! Stephannie
Jen
Where did you get that t shirt? I love it…and the refash too of course!
sagegrayson
Julia would definitely keep smiling despite the sad situation. Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be delicious. I think making meals for others and spreading the love is a great way to attract more love and happiness to you. Your blog makes me very happy, and I want you to know I’m sending happy thoughts your way. 🙂
Georgia
Feel better and know of all the blogs I follow ( and there are quite a few) yours is the one I never skip over. I love your creativity and your sense of humor. Keep up the wonderful work…you inspire me!
Kathy
So cute! But you look good in EVERY thing!! 🙂
sewcookgardenrepeat
Although simple, the skirt is super sweet! Love it!
luv2sew
Love the Monty Python reference and the great refash. Chin up, chicky!
Ashley
Love this Jillian! Sorry about the breakup. Boo! Maybe you should start a cooking blog called Jillian and Julia.
Kathy
LOVE it!!
rawketstarling
LOVE the final outfit–a super-cute look. I’m always afraid of shorter skirts and dresses 🙂
Emily DIck
seriously where did you get that tshirt. I am OBSESSED with Julia!!! need in my closet pronto!!!!!!!!
Rachel Wasserman Hershberg
Also, if you want to skip the Christmas thing entirely this year, take a spontaneous trip to Israel!!
Rachel Wasserman Hershberg
Julia would definitely spread love, pleasure and skills through food.
Jo H.
Oooh, I like the use of the sheet elastic, too. That’s some good re-purposing there.
Emily Dietrich
Hang in there. Times are hard for you right now, and you probably wish this hadn’t happened during the holidays. There are a lot of lonely people out there, so light a candle and send your light out to meet theirs. I’ve been among the lonely many a time! And sometimes I’m surrounded by people. As Marilyn Monroe said in The Misfits, “if I’m going to be lonely, I want to be alone.” Thinking of you!
Dina's Days (@DinasDays)
Awesome!! That shirt is the coolest too.
jinglesmar
Dude! You have a bodkin! Those are the best!!
Love, Marla
Jill Schwieger
Your “two-fer” was such a simple fix….with great results! I’d wager that 95% of us would look at things on the rack and just pass on by without investing the creative thought or energy to repurpose a bargain into TWO great pieces! Good job!
Flo
Two for the price of one, gotta love it! As for the cooking spurt–just think how glad you will be to have all those things in the freezer for when life gets hectic, or you just don’t feel like having to think about cooking.
Diana
I want that t-shirt so much. Great outfit!
Raven
LOVE the skirt and the mix of colors in your outfit! Keeper!
judyzeke
Love the new skirt. I did a similar one last week when I realized that my closet needed a black skirt.
Hang in there, friend. You are crazy talented, and obviously lots of fun. Life will get better!
'ello!
What Would Jillian Do!?! Great refash, very chic! I’m very sorry for the recent suckness – and I’m impressed with your great ‘tude! Thanks for the posts, I look forward to them 😀
Paint Those Piggies
I love the final outfit! There is something so cool about boots, a skirt, and a tee shirt 🙂
Jennifer G.
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Jennifer G.
I like the skirt. Looks cute on you! With every “before” picture, I keep noticing one particular dress hanging there in the background…the bright blue one with the blue lace sleeves. What on earth is going to happen with that? It keeps jumping out at me for some [unknown] reason.
Brianna
This is super cute, and so are YOU!
Lu Ann
You are amazing! Sorry you’re down – things will get better!
CraftyLady59
You go, girl! Love your refashions and you are inspiring me to get back into sewing. I, too, am going through sad times and hope that sewing and other crafts/hobbies will keep me busy and distracted. Hubby decided that 34 years together was enough and walked 4 days before our anniversary. It’s been tough but keeping busy helps. You are my inspiration!
Farren
Who doesn’t love a good double refash!!! Amazing!!!!!
Lucie
Love the skirt! Where did you get that t-shirt??
Joanna
Brilliant! That outfit really suits you.
Rene S
Now I love the idea of repurposing elastic from a bed sheet! Brilliant! Love the skirt.
Bert Horrocks
I hope you find happiness and get out of the frumpy dumpy stage, we’ve all been there. So I feel ya. You’re a gorgeous woman, and very talented…oh – and AWESOME. I love seeing your blog in my emails…it always makes my day. Keep it up.