Make a Maxi Skirt from a Sheet | Mabey She Made It #upcycle #sewing #repurpose #maxiskirt #sheet

I love it when I see something really inspiring, and everything comes together. A while ago, I came across a post by Mimi G. for a maxi skirt with a sash and I loved it.

So I set out to find a pattern similar in shape to the one she created. What I came up with was an awesome vintage pattern from the 80’s that, although it was a tea length, was the right shape. I also had this awesome king-sized bed sheet that I’d found for $2, and I knew that it would make a great skirt. I also knew that even if I messed up, I wasn’t out much. 🙂

Make a Maxi Skirt from a Sheet | Mabey She Made It #upcycle #sewing #repurpose #maxiskirt #sheet

I laid out my pattern, and since it’s a really full skirt, it took most of the sheet to make my front and back pieces. You can see how full it is in this shot.

Make a Maxi Skirt from a Sheet | Mabey She Made It #upcycle #sewing #repurpose #maxiskirt #sheet

I had to lengthen the skirt by quite a bit to get it to hit the floor, but it was so worth it.

After sewing up the basic skirt, I wanted to make it look more like the inspiration photo so I went back and created a long sash and big fat belt loops. Adding them to the skirt made a big difference, and now I was almost done! Just one problem–look at that hemline.

Make a Maxi Skirt from a Sheet | Mabey She Made It #upcycle #sewing #repurpose #maxiskirt #sheet

It’s a huge (really long) curved edge. I pressed a hem all around and tried hemming it, but it was a nightmare! With that much curve, I had puckers and folds, and it just looked horrid. I only made it a little way around the skirt before I remembered a secret for hemming curved edges perfectly. It saved my sanity!

Once the facing was on, hemming was a breeze, which is saying a lot for how big the circumference of that skirt is!

Make a Maxi Skirt from a Sheet | Mabey She Made It #upcycle #sewing #repurpose #maxiskirt #sheet

So what do you think? Other than the fact that ironing this puppy takes FOREVER, I love it.

 

5 2 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
38 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Diane @ Vintage Zest
8 years ago

So pretty! I knew right away what your inspiration was before scrolling down, so mission accomplished! 🙂

Julie Showalter
Julie Showalter
6 years ago
Reply to  Lisa

Can you share the pattern with me? My oldest daughter is getting married in October and she wants this full skirt on her bridesmaids … in a burgundy or dark plum. I sew and have a serger so I am ready to tackle them 🙂

Julie

Kay
Kay
6 years ago

byhandlondon.com has a calculator for circle skirts that might help you with the measurements, you just plug in the person’s measurements and how long you want the skirt and it puts out a template. Hope that helps you! Congrats to your Daughter!

Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods

You did a fantastic job on your long, flowy skirt! The big bow is my favorite!

I would love for you to share your creativity at my Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Join us on Saturdays at 8:00 am EST!

~ Ashley

Faye Lewis
8 years ago

You did an awesome job on the skirt, and from a sheet no less! I’d love to see a picture of the pattern you used, or even the line drawings from the pattern envelope.

SusanM
SusanM
8 years ago

Clever ides to use a bed sheet. I really want to make a mxi skirt, but find most of material too heavy. A cotton sheet would be the perfect weight.

Diana
Diana
8 years ago

Looks wonderful for sure !! Thanks for the idea ..

Hannah
Hannah
8 years ago

I recognized that skirt from Mimi G! Her webpage is open on my cell phone’s browser. Can you share the pattern that you used? I would love to make a skirt for my SIL wedding. You did a fantastic job! 🙂

Carmody
Carmody
8 years ago

How pretty and I love the pockets! Super Clever.

Kristin Filut
8 years ago

That’s beautiful. I wish I knew how to sew. I’ve sewn one thing ever in my adult life – just so I could say I did. Your skirt is lovely!

Michele
8 years ago

I love it! Gray with peach is super chic! Pinned

Simone Molloy
8 years ago

What a super idea! Well done! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

the cape on the corner

say what now? that looks so fancy!!

Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog

I LOVE this! Beautiful, beautiful job! I want one! 🙂

~Abby =)

Marti
8 years ago

This is such a great idea! It was the most clicked on feature this week! 🙂 http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/show-licious-craft-recipe-party/

online psychic chat
online psychic chat
8 years ago

It’s actually a cool and useful piece of information.
I aam glad that you shared this useful information with us.
Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

My website online psychic chat

Anna
7 years ago

I love this skirt!! But was wondering what pattern you used?!!

Olivia- Reinvented Collection

Hi Lisa, While I was hunting around for a specific term about sewing ruffles one of your images caught my eye so I came over to look at your skirt. A skirt made out of a bedsheet was what really got my attention. I’m always on the lookout for flat sheets to use on my sofas for my big doggy to lay on. I also use them quite a bit as table coverings. I love your skirt. I used to sew when I was younger and only recently started stitching a few small things for my home. Nothing super fancy… Read more »

jane
jane
6 years ago

So your post is called ” how to make a maxi skirt” but you don’t really tell your visitors how to make a skirt? Am I missing something here? You made a post about how to do something that you don’t have a pattern for?

Ibeecrazie
Ibeecrazie
4 years ago

It’s beautiful!!!

Ibeecrazie
Ibeecrazie
4 years ago

I’m a little bit confused, I’m sorry. The title of this is ‘How to make a maxi skirt from a sheet’, but I don’t find any actual instructions of how you did it. It looks beautiful and I’d love to make this. 🙂

EusebiaJuicy
4 years ago

I often visit your website and have noticed that you don’t update it often. More frequent updates will give your
website higher authority & rank in google. I know that writing posts takes a lot of time,
but you can always help yourself with miftolo’s tools which will shorten the time
of creating an article to a few seconds.

Dorothy sweeting
Dorothy sweeting
4 years ago

I love it. I use to sew, I can’t get my machine repaired, and I am a hand sewer. Now. But making these long skirts is awesome, they make 👭 look like women. The help makes they have for sewing helps so much. Keep up the excellent work.

Lily
Lily
4 years ago

Is this a quarter, half, or full circle skirt? thanks!

BestLauri
4 years ago

I see you don’t monetize your blog, don’t waste
your traffic, you can earn extra cash every month. You can use
the best adsense alternative for any type
of website (they approve all websites), for more
info simply search in gooogle: boorfe’s tips monetize your website