50's Inspired Skirt

This post is a little different than my others. This project was actually needed for work. My co-worker and I are advisors for a college student ambassador organization called, Pacer Spirit. At the end of each year, we have a celebration with food, games and prizes. We like to add a touch of fun with a theme as well. This year's theme was "Grease" or 50's Sock Hop. So, of course I was in need of an outfit! I hit up Pinterest and started looking at 50's inspired articles of clothing and came up with this skirt. 


Inspiration

 Say Yes To Hoboken

Supplies

• 1 1/2 yrds fabric
• 9 in zipper
• Scissors
• Sewing machine
• Straight pins
• Iron
• Measuring tape

First, measure your waist where you want the waistband to sit. Add an inch for seam allowances. Take your fabric and fold it to the width you want your waistband to be. Then, cut it to the length that you measured your waist to be plus the extra inch. 

Take your waist measurement and half it. Then, add about four inches for pleating. With your fabric folded, cut it to this length. (If you keep it folded it will still be long enough for the skirt but it will be double layered so it won't be see through and you won't have to hem). This will be the front of your skirt. Do the same for the back except cut the fabric in half so that you have two pieces for the back.

Attach the skirt fabric to the waist band with straight pins, adding pleats. Sew the skirt to the waistband. Sew the seams up the sides. (you can add pockets here if you prefer). Add the zipper to the back and sew up the back seam.