DIY my DIY refashion

DIY | Refashion a Jersey Skirt 5 Ways

unflattering jersey skirt DIY-cropped

begin with an unflattering skirt

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preferably in a jersey knit

* I don’t doubt these skirts will come back in style, and while it does hit at the right point of my knee to flatter my leg, there’s too much going on around the waist, which is supposed to sit on the hips = unflattering.

What to do with it?

refashion a skirt DIY -tutorial

Cut it!

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* Lying flat, measure up about 5-6 inches from the bottom and make a cut at the side seam. You may choose to cut both layers together {carefully} or cut a single layer all the way around

Creating . . .

an infinity scarf

infinity scarf diy

* I wrapped mine three times for a layered look …twisting it will give it a knew look

Or …cut it at a seam

make a scarf out of an old skirt

and wear it as a belt

refashion a skirt into a belt diy

or wear it as a turban

refashion a skirt into a fashion turban

This easy DIY most resembles the Unisex Circle Scarf and the Unisex Jersey Scarf both from American Apparel. This little guy really has endless wearable options. See what you can come up with.

Have Fun!

diy turban

* Wearing a black Ali Ro dress from GILT {Ali Ro is on sale now but this dress is from last year …and rides up and puckers on the sides …handleable but not ideal} ~ Nicholas Kirkwood stilettos and Tom Ford cat eye sunglasses ~ Hair: dirty 😉

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Maegan Tintari

LA native & lifestyle creator Maegan Tintari shares personal style, outfit inspiration, home decor, beauty, DIY projects, and everyday aesthetic living here—at loveMaegan.com—an editorial-style space filled with visual inspiration and creative ideas since 2007.

For deeper personal essays on reinvention, starting over, creativity, and rebuilding life from the inside out, you can also find her writing on Substack and everywhere else as @loveMaegan

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