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Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

September 24, 2012 by Jessica 7 Comments

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

This diy has been a long time in the making.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

It popped into my head a few months ago and I kept putting it off….until now.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

I don’t know why I waited so long!

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

I know all things suede and fringe have been popular for a while now. But better late than never!

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

I adore how fun this little skirt is on my J.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

I also adore how she turned our little photo shoot into a nature exploration.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Oh the cuteness that she is! Ok. Now let’s get back to this skirt thing, the one that was suppose to be ready last week. Well, there’s a good reason for that.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

And above is that reason. The first skirt I made was a fail. It was okay by construction standards, but the material taught me a lesson. Apparently not all fabric labeled “suede” at the fabric store is true double sided suede. So, I put this thing in the dryer after spraying it with water (it was so full of static cling, I was trying to help it) and it came out all frayed. Which, really isn’t too bad looking, but not what  I wanted.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

So I went to another fabric store and all I could find that was a different kind of suede fabric was this costume fabric suede. See how the back of it is different? It keeps it from fraying. Now, had I not had two whiny children with me at said time of looking for new suede fabric, I might have found the proper stuff. But at least I found something that worked. And it was on sale. Yay!

So to begin this diy you will need a few things:
-Suede fabric (I just grabbed a yard and had plenty with the costume suede. With the first I only had 1/2 a yard and it wasn’t enough for the whole thing so I substituted with cotton fabric underneath. I actually like it better when it’s all made from the suede fabric though)
-1″ wide elastic (enough to go around waist minus 1″)
-Scissors
-Coordinating thread
-Pins

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Time to use some math skills now.
-Determine the length you want it and then measure waist.
-To determine the width of all of the above pieces, you will need to just multiply the waist measurement by 2.
-For the length of the rows, take your desired length and divide by 3. Now add at least .5″ for seam allowances.
-The waist band will add an extra inch too at the very end.

So for the final measurements:
-You will need two pieces for the waistband. This should be the measurements:
Width= (waist x 2) 
Length= 3″

-You will need 6 pieces for the top layers. These will be longer so it overlaps.
Width= (waist x 2)
Length= (desired length/3) + seam allowance + 1″

-You will need 6 pieces for the bottom layers too. 
Width= (waist x 2)
Length= top layers length -1″

Here are my number for my size 4/5 daughter:
Waistband (3″ x 21″)
Top layers (4.5″ x 21″)
Bottom layers (3.5″ x 21″)

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Now you will need to start sewing all of the layers together. Start with the two waistband pieces and place together, right sides facing. Sew down the length on each end.
Then to this with all of the top layer pieces, creating 3 different pieces.
And finish up with the bottom layer pieces, creating 3 different pieces.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

I suggest ironing open the seams as it makes it less bulking there when sewing.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Take the waistband and fold in half, wrong sides facing. Iron if needed.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Now, I didn’t do this at this point the first time, but I suggest you do this now: At the top fold of the waistband, sew all the way around very close to the edge. It helps keep the elastic in place.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Now we will start to put it together. Take on bottom layer and on top layer and place together. Both pieces right sides will be facing up. Pin on the side to help hold in place.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Place the folded waistband on top so raw edges are meeting. Sew around making sure to leave about a 3″ opening to insert elastic in later.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Now turn the waistband and top layer up so only the bottom layer shows.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Put another top layer and bottom layer together, both right sides facing up like before. Now pin that onto this one exposed bottom layer. Sew together.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Flip down the bottom layer.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Again, put another top layer and bottom layer together, both right sides facing up like before. Now pin that onto this one exposed bottom layer. Sew together.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

If you turn all the layers down, it will look like this.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Now is a good time to cut all of your fringe. On the bottom layers, cut through both pieces. It creates a thicker fringe on the bottom and looks a lot better.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Once you have cut all three tiers, take your elastic and put a safety pin on the end. Push it into the opening on the waistband and pull elastic through the casing until it reaches the opening again.

Suede Fringe Skirt DIY

Then sew the elastic together (I just lay one side on top of the other, making sure none of the elastic is twisted in the waistband). Push elastic end and sew opening shut. Make sure you are also sewing it onto the skirt at the same time as it wasn’t sewn together earlier.
Another tip I have is to sew the elastic down in two places (I do it on the side seams). Just stretch it to make sure it’s even when doing this. It will prevent the elastic from twisting and it keeps the fabric even in the front and the back.

I’m so glad I finished this up and was able to share! Enjoy!
-Jess

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Comments

  1. Disney says

    September 25, 2012 at 6:08 am

    I love this, Jess!! I haven’t seem anything like it before, either. Great idea. And thanks for giving up (like I would have, haha) the first time!

    Reply
    • Happy Together says

      September 26, 2012 at 10:13 am

      Thank you Disney ๐Ÿ™‚ You are so sweet! Sometimes I just have to figure it out or that would bother me worse than trying again ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  2. CBH says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 3 post on Sep. 25, 2012. Thanks again.

    Reply
  3. CBH says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Bee Craft Inspirations, under the Page 3 post on Sep. 25, 2012. Thanks again.

    Reply
  4. Sanjushka says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:03 am

    omg, it looks amazing, thenks for tutorial!

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:06 am

    Is there a right or wrong way to cut fabric so the fringes won’t unravel ? Or special scissors? Like in the 1st skirt you made. I made a vest that looks accactly like the mess u made with the 1st skirt. Help!!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 18, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      I guess you could try cutting on the bias, but I found that finding the fabric with the right type of “backing” worked like a charm. Some of them are just woven on the back making it unravel. I’m sorry it got all messed up for you as well. I hope you are able to make something work out.

      Reply

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