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Home DIY refashion tutorial upcycling From Skirt to Top

From Skirt to Top

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At the Fashion Revolution Day event in Singapore, we had a clothes swap run by the lovely Donna from TOPSWOP. Three items caught my eye, but the prettiest was this short skirt.  I just fell in love with the print!


Unfortunately, it was a size 18 but I decided to convert it into a tube top using the good old elastic band. 

 I unpicked the seam on the side and inserted elastic band measuring 2 inches shorter than the circumference of my chest. 



I then decided to add some buttons to the middle top part of the band. I think I was trying to channel Marion Coutillard, but I only had a few buttons to play with. This is what Marion wore at the recent Cannes Film Festival. 
What do you think of the new look? I paired it together with a thin belt that belonged to my mum when she was 20 years old. That's right, the belt is as old as me now. I can't believe it has lasted this long, but the other amazing thing is that as a 20 year old, mum used the 6th hole from the end!  
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13 comments

  1. UnknownThursday, May 29, 2014

    I'm loving that pattern! It looks awesome as a shirt. I need to work on my sewing skills so I can do stuff like this.

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    1. AgyFriday, May 30, 2014

      Thanks, Jenna. I love the pattern too - has that summery fun feel.

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  2. KJ@letsgoflyakiteFriday, May 30, 2014

    I love this refashion , what a gorgeous print. Beautiful !

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    1. AgyFriday, May 30, 2014

      Thank you, KJ. I was going to do something else with it, but making it as a top was the best decision!

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  3. Kiat TengFriday, May 30, 2014

    Looks really good! A very clever piece of refashion.

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    1. AgyFriday, May 30, 2014

      Thanks, KT. Hope you get to do some refashions too :-)

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  4. Pam @Threading My WayFriday, May 30, 2014

    A great refashion, Agy!!! Love the bright, fun fabric.

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  5. pSunday, June 01, 2014

    A is for awesome!

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  6. UnknownSunday, June 01, 2014

    Great use of the skirt. You're blouse is stunning.

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  7. Weekend CraftWednesday, July 16, 2014

    Love this fabric! Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party. Hope you stop by today and link up again.http://bit.ly/1t2Ohhl

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  8. lindaThursday, September 04, 2014

    Lovely top, thanks for linking.

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  9. Terriea KwongThursday, September 18, 2014

    Love the easy way and the pattern is cheerful.

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  10. PaigeWednesday, December 03, 2014

    I love the fabric, too -- it is gorgeous. Your refashion idea is fabulous! I can even see you wearing this in the winter with a shirt underneath.

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