Where to Find Dresses and Skirts Part 2
2. Make Your Own
Even if you can't sew at all (I almost fit into that category... but I'm trying really hard to break out of that mold.), anyone should be able to learn how to make a simple skirt with an elastic waist. Believe me, if I can do it, you can, too. Find a skirt pattern that works for you (pick a few up when the patterns are on sale for $0.99/each and try them out to find out which one works best) and then keep reusing it. You can often get clearance fabric for $2/yard or less and for most skirts 2 yards is all you would need for an average size. Add in the costs of elastic and thread (maybe $1.00?) and you have yourself a skirt for $5 or under. In addition, the accomplishment you will feel from making something for yourself is wonderful, too. :) Plus, a simple skirt will only take you a few hours or less to make.
My sisters always make almost all of their own skirts (both of my sisters are very accomplished seamstresses, don't know why I never could acquire the skill??) and you could never tell. People are forever asking them where they got their cute skirts from.
Or, ask someone you know who sews well to make some skirts for you. If possible, barter with them for their time, instead of paying them.
Even if you can't sew at all (I almost fit into that category... but I'm trying really hard to break out of that mold.), anyone should be able to learn how to make a simple skirt with an elastic waist. Believe me, if I can do it, you can, too. Find a skirt pattern that works for you (pick a few up when the patterns are on sale for $0.99/each and try them out to find out which one works best) and then keep reusing it. You can often get clearance fabric for $2/yard or less and for most skirts 2 yards is all you would need for an average size. Add in the costs of elastic and thread (maybe $1.00?) and you have yourself a skirt for $5 or under. In addition, the accomplishment you will feel from making something for yourself is wonderful, too. :) Plus, a simple skirt will only take you a few hours or less to make.
My sisters always make almost all of their own skirts (both of my sisters are very accomplished seamstresses, don't know why I never could acquire the skill??) and you could never tell. People are forever asking them where they got their cute skirts from.
Or, ask someone you know who sews well to make some skirts for you. If possible, barter with them for their time, instead of paying them.
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