How to Turn an Old Dress Into a Maxi Skirt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get rid of the top part of the old dress using some scissors.

   The top part is right beneath the armholes.
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   Step 2: Choose what place you wish to have the waistband

   over that place.
   
   Then remove the extra parts of the top part using scissors. , Once that has been done, use a flatiron to press it. , Keep an aperture of waistband that is unstitched, where the rubber will enter. , Touch and handle the other ending work of the stitched rubber.
   
   Once this is done, stitch both ends of the piece of rubber by working them beneath the machine a couple of rounds. ,,
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   Step 3: and put one pin approximately 1 1/2 in.

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   Step 4: Reverse the skirt and fold the part of it that is over the waistband.

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   Step 5: Stitch the waistband.

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   Step 6: Connect the stitched rubber to a safety pin

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   Step 7: and then connect to the waistband.

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   Step 8: Press the completed rubber beneath the aperture and stitch the casing hole until it is shut completely.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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