This project is a perfect fix for that skirt or dress that is just a tad too short and it makes your outfit look so cute with all the ruffles. Don’t you agree?
I really like the look that this slip gives and it is really an easy project. So does anyone want to make a skirt extender slip?
Start with a half slip.
I gathered some sheer lace and sewed it on top of a flat eyelet lace. I got both of these laces at the Cotton Shop in Provo and they were very inexpensive. You will need to measure the bottom of your slip to know how much lace to purchase.
Then I serged the two laces, right sides together, to the bottom of the slip, cutting off the lace that was already on the bottom of the slip. If you do not have a serger, just use a straight stitch and then do a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine.
I wanted two rows of ruffles, so next I cut 2 1/4″ off from the bottom of the slip
Then I sandwiched the next row of lace between the slip and the 2 1/4″ piece. Serge all three layers together and Ta Da you are done!
This is a fun spring and summer accessory that you can add to your wardrobe for very little cost or time!
Love this idea! I’ll have to do this with some of my daughters skirts and use up some of my extra fabric! Thanks for sharing!
That is a great idea to use fabric for the ruffle instead of the lace! Thanks for the great idea!
So cute! I love this idea! Using a ready made slip makes it so easy. I just did a long petticoat made out of nightgown and a skirt that was too short for what I wanted. This is similar. Can’t wait to do it!
http://farmersdaughterinlaw.blogspot.com/2012/05/upcycled-petticoat-skirt-tutorial.html
Thank you for your comment. I love that you used a nightgown to make a long petticoat, such a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us!
What a wonderful idea! I love innovative ways to make clothing modest. I met you at SNAP & I’m just getting around to visiting you. {Life, traveling, etc. made me a bit late.} Great blog!
Warmly, Michelle
Oh, Rita!! How sweet is this? I’m so happy you linked up to the party. Featuring this right now on my FB page: http://www.facebook.com/ishouldbemoppingthefloor
What a clever idea and I love how inexpensive it is! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
GREAT IDEA !! I’m going to try this with a piece of fabric sewn on a slip. I have a couple of dresses that are too short when I sit down, but a lace ruffle won’t do. Thanks for sharing.