How to Make an Easy No-Sew DIY Skirt That Can Also Be Worn as a Top
You don’t need to have any sewing knowledge to make these easy DIY no-sew clothes! It’s simple, easy, and beautiful. This piece of fabric can be styled either as a top or a skirt. How awesome is that?
The only non-negotiable issue is that you must use self-finished fabric. This means fabric that won’t fray, pull, or have dangling threads when cut.
You can also use a solid fabric or a fabric that looks the same on both sides. In this tutorial, I am using a self-finished velvet that isn’t solid but is very beautiful. This no-sew top or skirt can be worn for the holidays with this gorgeous fabric.
Tools and materials:
- 1½ Yards self-finished fabric
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Marking chalk
1. Fold the fabric
This step is very important. Make sure at all times, the fabric is perfectly smooth and the edges are aligned and neat.
On a flat surface, fold the fabric with the right sides facing inward on the diagonal.
Trim any excess fabric, making sure the fabric is neat and the sides are aligned.
Fold the fabric diagonally again.
Trim the excess from this fold.
2. Cut the fabric
At the top corner, where all the folds meet, measure down 3 inches.
Then mark the depth of the neck at 2 ½ inches or 6.3 cm. Mark these measurements either by using chalk or making a small cut right at the measurement.
Cut a curve meeting those measurements.
This is what it should look like and it's ready to wear!
Style the no-sew top
Pull the top over the head. It is that easy! I love this rich fabric and the elegant flowing style of the top. I paired the top with royal blue bootcut trousers but you can wear it with white shorts or a skirt!
You can also cut the neckline a bit lower or make it into a V neck.
Style the no-sew skirt
To wear it as a skirt, simply pull your arms through the top, and pull the top down. You’ve got a gorgeous handkerchief hem skirt! To accentuate your waist, simply add a belt.
DIY no-sew skirt and top tutorial
I’ve got many easy DIY no-sew clothes tutorials but this one is my favorite because it can be a top or a bottom! Please let me know what you think in the comments.
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This is so clever and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your great idea.
Hi, this looks so simple! What size blouse does this make and how do I increase the material based on size?