Fabulous and well-cut skirts highlight a woman’s feminine appeal. Skirts that are trendy and cutting edge, can give you a chic appearance. Charles Anastase's schoolgirl skirt adorned with 3D panels is the embodiment of stylish fashion. It is fresh and bold. Women of high fashion must have this piece in their wardrobe as it compliments any kind of look. To create this awesome skirt is a cinch! Just fire up your imagination and begin to create!
Difficulty Level
Easy
Time required
2 Hours
Resources required
a. Sparkle & fade micro mini skirt
b. 1 yard craft felt fabric of 4 different complementing colors (for example: olive green, dark gray, cocoa brown, and white)
c. Scissors
d. Stitch fabric glue from Collins
e. Leather hole punch
Estimate cost
Under a $100 dollars, depending on the kind of store you are buying the materials from. The mini skirt will cost only $20.
Instructions
1. Cut out rectangular shapes
Pick three or four different colors that blend with each other. This project uses olive green, cocoa brown, dark gray, and antique white. Cut out rectangular shapes from the felt fabric with the scissor. The rectangular shapes should be of different sizes, usually in a range from 3 inches to 6 inches.
2. Fabric hole punch
The reason the skirt pops is due to the extra detailing around the edges. Punch a few holes into the fabric to recreate the exterior of shingles.
3. Arrange the rectangles
Place the felt rectangles in a haphazard pattern on your mini skirt. The pattern must resemble the block arrangement of a shingle roof. Start from the hemline of the skirt and move upwards. The rectangular pieces should overlap to give a layered effect. Cover up the entire front, no space should be visible.
4. Glue the rectangular pieces
After you are satisfied with the placement of the panels, attach the pieces to the skirt with the help of Collins unique stitch fabric glue. Hold the panels in place while exerting extra force to ensure the glue sticks. Let the skirt dry on a flat surface for an hour.
You have now gifted yourself one of the coolest fashion items of the year!
Frequently asked questions
Question: Are you sure that the panels will stick to the skirt?
Answer: Of course, fabric glue is strong enough to ensure that the panels remain on the skirt.
Question: Can I cut the fabric into any kind of shape?
Answer: You can be as creative as you like, you can cut shapes with scalloped edges, small heart shapes and narrow shapes. However, if you want a skirt similar to the Charles Anastase's schoolgirl skirt, you have to follow her design.
Quick Tips
You can choose metallic fabrics or monochromatic nude shades.
Things to watch out for
i. Make sure that you do not get the glue on your clothes or skin.
ii. Ensure that the panels are properly fitted on the skirt.
iii. Be creative, but maintain some uniformity in your design.
