Check Out This DIY Plaid Skirt Revamp

Tools and materials:

• Scissors
• Pencil
• Pins
• Pinking shears
• Iron
• Sewing machine

To get started on this amazing transformation, I marked on the skirt where I would later cut. It’s so important to choose a length that is perfect for you and one that you’re comfortable wearing. 

It’s pretty easy to cut plaid since there is already a line to guide you, but I made sure to cut across my marked line just in case my eyes averted. 

Once I had the perfect length, I made sure the skirt was right sides together and lined up the button with the buttonhole. I then cut the skirt in half.

I laid the two pieces, right sides together, and pinned the one side. 

For this next step, I hopped over to my sewing machine and sewed a basting stitch. I like to baste first so that it’s easier to change if there are any mistakes. 

After the baste stitch, I tried on the skirt to make sure it had the right fit. It seemed perfect so I sewed it together properly. I also backstitched the top and bottom of the side so that it would be secure and hold nicely. 

In the next step, I pressed the seam open. This step may seem simple, but it definitely made the end result look a whole lot more professional! 

I then cut the excess fabric off of the seam with pinking shears. In retrospect, I should have done this before sewing but you live and you learn. The pinking shears definitely helped give this cute skirt a cleaner finish. 

I took the iron and pressed the hem from one side to the other. The plaid gave me perfect lines to follow so pressing with the iron was a lot easier. 

Pressing the skirt definitely helped hold the fabric when it was time to sew the hem. I could sew the skirt open because it has a button-up front which was definitely easier than sewing a closed skirt. Once I had hemmed, I pressed the skirt to give it a nice, clean finish. 

I am in love with this mini plaid skirt! How would you style this piece? Let me know in the comments below!