Transparent Skirt D.I.Y

 *This post was updated August 27, 2019

 

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Today I want to share this skirt I made yesterday. Super easy, it took about 2 hours to complete, (majority of it spent on the pockets lol). As you all know I love sewing and recreating RTW pieces.

One trend thats huge this year is the “Transparency trend” and I totally blame @rylissbod (formerly @sewing_and_design_school) on Instagram for getting me obsessed with it! Lol Here are a couple examples below, but @rylissbod Instagram feed has pictures and inspiration if you are feeling the transparent vibe.

 

Cute right?! I think the “transparency trend” is mysterious and subtly sexy.

So I was browsing the web (or I may have been on Pinterest) but I saw this skirt and loved it but didn’t like the price. lol It retailed for $125. No way! lol Especially not when tulle is 99 cent a yard. So I recreated it and LOVE how it came out. Its just a fun layering piece. I tried my skirt on over a black bathing suit and it gave it an instant upgrade. I don’t want to list the website this skirt was on because I feel kind of shady doing that, but read on to find out how to create this skirt! I tried to explain it as best I could so I apologize in advance if it seems tricky. Its really not. lol

This skirt started with 2 yards of tulle. You may need more depending on your size. Cut the tulle to the length you want your skirt to be. Mines was ankle length. Take your time and cut a really straight line since the tulle will not be hemmed. Don’t cut any of the width off, you will need it to gather the skirt.

The trim & waistband of the skirt is regular black cotton. To create the trim on the openings of the skirt, cut 2 strips of cotton about 3 inches wide and the length of your skirt plus 1 inch. Fold and press the raw edges in on both sides of each strip about 3/8 of an inch, then fold those edges to meet. On one of the short ends fold up 3/8 of an inch to hide the raw edges. That side should go at the bottom of your skirt. Sew these strips to the front opening of the skirt, sandwiching the tulle in between the two layers of cotton.

Once that is complete do 2 rows of basting stitches across the top of your tulle skirt piece and gather until it fits around your waist with a small opening in the front. To create your waistband you may have to sew 2 pieces together if you don’t have one long strip. My waistband piece ended up being 4 inches tall and about 58 inches long. Interface your waistband (with a lightweight interfacing) for a little more stability. Then fold in the raw edges about 3/8 of an inch on both sides of the strip. The same way you attached the trim is how you will attach the waistband.

I suppose this skirt could work without doing hardware and tying it if you make the waistband long enough on both sides. However, if you are adding hardware you should do it before you attach the waistband to the skirt. On one end of your waistband you will need to add two 1 1/2 inch D-rings so your skirt can have an adjustable waist. Sandwich the tulle in-between your waistband and sew it to the skirt.

The pockets are the last step. These pockets are purely decorative so make them in whatever style or shape you wish. I had never made a cargo pocket but it was pretty easy. I started with a 7 x 7 inch square and just drafted the pocket flap myself. I had the hardware and ribbon already in my stash. It is plain black satin ribbon and you will need 4 (1 inch) D rings if you are adding them on the pockets.

If you have any questions feel free to drop a comment here or on IG! How do you feel about this D.I.Y?! Is it your style or nah?