as part of a recent goal to sew more quick and satisfying garments for myself, i decided to make a skirt like this one, where you just chop a men’s shirt under the armpits, do some pleating, add a waistband and some elastic to the back, and boom. i think this took me about a half hour to make.
it started as a sale rack men’s shirt from old navy. it has a funny little southwestern print on it (southwestern is still kinda hot right now, right?).
i went with a flat front waistband and added interfacing for structure. then i just pleated the body of the front of the shirt until it fit. my goal was not to add too much bulk in front; just some subtle detail and shape. the back has elastic for comfiness.
the shirt tail hem just makes it look like i’m wearing a shirt on my bottom half, but i like it. i wish i’d taken the time to add pockets, but i was being too impatient and just wanted it done.
you better not be judging the white after labor day!! this darn thing was sewn and photographed in august, but i’m way behind on blogging finished projects and am trying to catch up a bit.
top as skirt.
PS – FILM PETIT IS COMING. i think the new school year threw everyone for a loop but now we’re back on track. right jess?! right cherie?! 🙂
PPS – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDEE!!!
skirt as top 
cute! it makes you look like you’re wearing a shirt dress underneath, which is a preppy look I like ^_^
I love this Kristin! I love that you called it top as skirt too…ha! Very cute 🙂
Ha! Your blog post title cracked me up!
What a fun project and I love that your skirt now had a cool curved hemline!
hehe, thanks! fun to play with my silly blog name. 🙂
Your new skirt would actually be super cute with a pair of cowboy boots….got any? Love it.
i don’t have cowboy boots but i do have moccasins, which are definitely my go-to shoe while wearing this bad boy!
Thanks, girl! 29 sounds like a good age to me! I’m so glad to see you sewing for YOURSELF. You’re, perhaps, the most selfless and generous sewer in the world and deserve to keep/wear some of the beauty you create. Enjoy that skirt before the weather turns! Love you!
can’t believe you’re 29; always forget there are those couple months where we’re just “a year apart.” but thanks, girl, that’s so sweet. love you too!!!
Right Kristin! Back on track! And I can’t wait! Super cute skirt. Love those satisfying, quick sews. And the print is adorable.
Very cute, I could do with a quick project like this. Love the post title too.
Hmmm….Interesting 🙂
love the flat waistband – I would have forgotten about adding the interfacing; good call ’cause it looks great! I agree it would look fantastic with some boots:)
best post title, ever!
super cute! and makes me want an adult-sized hopscotch skirt….hmmm, what about hopscotch pockets next time? happy birthday to your sis!!!
Very nice! Any time I’ve hacked up a men’s shirt for myself its look a bit home job and not in a good way. This looks like it’s made from a pattern! Title cracked me up too.
I like the hem, can’t wait for film petit this month!
Call me crazy but I’ve been secretly waiting for you to post something with this title! Cute skirt too.
I remember this skirt from instagram… love it!
Such a cute skirt! I love the idea of Hopscotch Skirt pockets!
Top as skirt, ha! Love it! And I love the little print on that shirt/skirt. I’ll have to try this!
we both share a love for repurposing 🙂
have you ever considered submitting any of your repurposed clothing creations to Altered Couture? just in case you would be, you can check out the info here: http://www.stampington.com/submissions/callsChallenges.html#alteredcouture
and I also know that we both share a love for vintage sheets… have you ever shared your vintage sheet creations with The Vintage Sheet Blog? http://vintagesheets.blogspot.com/p/vintage-sheet-submissions.html
just thought you might like to know in case you didn’t already know 🙂