I bought this skirt at Goodwill about a year ago and liked it a lot (seen here), but found the midi length to be a little hard to wear. Don’t get me wrong, I love a full mid-calf skirt, but they can be tricky to pull off. Considering this skirt is a heavy wool, in a plaid print, I feared I was looking like one of the old French ladies I grew up seeing at church. The ones who got their hair blue hair styled once a week at the salon. Not the look I’m striving for.
So, a few weeks ago I happened upon the photo below, which I immediately pinned. Side note, I’m obsessed with pinterest. If you are too you should follow me and I’ll hit you back. I loved the length, and how full the skirt was, so I decided to give my plaid skirt a chop-a-roo.
credit
Skirt: thrifted, hemmed
Black turtleneck sweater: H&M
Belt: vintage, gift
Brown flower headband: J.Crew
Watch: Michael Kors
It’s a bit hard to tell from the photo (my photographer did not stand back far enough to capture the whole ensemble), but the skirt now falls just above my knee. I love it! I’ve worn it twice since I hemmed it, so it was definitely worthwhile. I don’t own a sewing machine, so it was quite the amateur sewing job, but I’m happy with it.
Oxfords: Jeffrey Campbell
Have you ever made a big change to a garment by hemming, cutting, etc.? I’m kind of obsessed now and curious to see what else I can do!
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Salt = sodium = bad.
Sweet = calories = bad.
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Skirt: thrifted, hemmed
Oxfords: Jeffrey Campbell
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i think the alteration looks great! i’ve set aside many garments to be altered, but never seem to get to them. props to you for being inspired and following through
i’m a big hemmer – and i do it the chop, chop old school way too!
I can barely sew on a button, so hemming is a little beyond my expertise. I’m loving this look though! How did you do your hair like that?? So cute.
i just tie it up into a pony tail high on my head (making sure it is pretty smooth). Then, I tease it a little bit with a comb, then wrap it around into a bun, using “spin pins” and bobby pins to secure. Then, loads of hairspray!