I have a thing for blue and white.
My eye is immediately drawn to that combination and into the thrift store basket it goes, no matter what.
This skirt was no exception. However, it was so unflattering on me and I wasn’t sure how to make it better. I tried to save the zipper, waistband and the navy lining, but in the end, I went to this simple pencil skirt solution.
Thread your elastic through the casing and…
Wha-Lah!
A new summer pencil skirt.
The short sleeve cardigan was made using this technique.
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Another great refashion! I’ve got the dye and I’ve got the onesies – it’s going to be a kazillion degrees outside this weekend so I’ll be tie dyeing in the heat! I may even use my beach pen in it! 🙂 Nothing like guilding the lilly, huh?
I’m excited to see what you make! Stay cool and drink gallons of tasty drinks during your tie dye extravaganza!!!!
Beth
SUPER cute, as always, and you look lovely wearing it! 🙂
You are so nice, as always!!!!
It’s perfect now. Good job!
Thanks, Sarah!
This looks great! It’s so much more flattering as a pencil skirt. Love it 🙂
Thanks, Mandy! I wasn’t too sure if my hips would rock a pencil skirt, but I think as long as it’s not too tight it just might work.
Beth
One my my favorite looks! You are so talented!
Paula
Thanks, Paula! Not quite as good as your snake accessory look, but a little less dangerous. 🙂
Beth
Wow, the pencil skirt is so flattering. I wish I could do this. Very inspiring!
Thanks, Laura! I bet you could do this. If I can, anyone can! Beth
this turned out realy great!!
Thank you so much, Laurel!
Beth
Very cute! I love blue and white too…
Thanks, Jeanna! Blue and white just seems so comfortable doesn’t it.
Hope your day is a crafty one!
Beth
Thanks, hope your is too…
This is adorable and it looks great on you. Love the entire outfit.
Thanks, Jill!
Turned out great!
Thanks so much!!!
Such great clear instructions. Not to mention another fabulous refashion. Blue and white is defo your thing. Looks great on you Beth 🙂
Thank you, Janene! I seem to gravitate toward the blue and white every time.
Hope your day includes some sewing, too!
Beth
Cute cute, you and your skirt look swell against that shabby backdrop. Very creative.
So have made my way through all the tutorials and realize that never before have I been to a DIY site where I haven’t needed to leave the house to make a difference ! Simple fixes, huge results – and it hasn’t cost me a penny in materials or gas money ! Of course today, I will be visiting my local Thrift store ! Thank you so much Beth !
You are so welcome, Julia! Have fun!!!!