How to Make a Sexy DIY Crop Top & Skirt Set From an Old Blouse
Today, I’ll be making a stylish DIY crop top and skirt set from this silk blouse. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make this DIY matching set! Ready for some thrift flip inspiration? Let’s get started!
Tools and materials:
- Oversized blouse
- Marker
- Sewing machine
- Pins
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Skirt
- Iron
- Ruler
1. Remove the button placket
The first thing you're going to do is remove the button placket on both sides.
2. Cut out the skirt pattern
Take a skirt that fits you well and place it on the bottom of the blouse. Then, cut around, leaving some seam allowance, and straight stitch around the edge.
Also, don’t forget to press your seams to lay everything flat.
Use your overlocker along the seams to avoid fraying.
Next, do a straight stitch over a double-folded rolled hem along the top of the skirt.
3. Attach a zipper
Sew an invisible zipper on the back part of the skirt. Use a straight stitch for this.
4. Make the crop top
Cut the blouse’s sleeves out and along the seams. You’ll need to cut out long strips that will be placed at the back of the crop top.
Fold the strip in half, sew along the raw edge, and then flip it right sides out.
For the crop top itself, cut out two wide rectangles. For me, one of the rectangles was from the original back part of the shirt.
For the second rectangle, I actually had to add two scrap pieces together and attach them by the seams. Feel free to do the same if this is the case with yours., too.
In the end, you should have a front and back piece. The front piece is the big piece of fabric, while the back piece (lining) is an equally sized rectangle made from two fabric pieces.
Sandwich your straps between the lining and front piece. Ensure you place them symmetrically on opposite ends. Pin to secure.
Then, do a straight stitch all around except for the bottom. Hem the bottom with a double fold-over and a straight stitch.
I crossed the ties over at the back, but you could tie them however you like.
DIY crop top and skirt set tutorial
Here it is! What do you think? This DIY crop top and skirt are super cute, elegant, and sexy! I’m pretty sure no one would even guess that this DIY matching set was a blouse once upon a time.
Thanks for joining me on this tutorial on how to make a crop top and skirt. Happy upcycling!
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Cool. Looks grate for being a blouse . Well done :) I must try this