Designing and sewing clothes is one of my favorite activity. I also want to inspire others to do the same because it really is a lot of fun with all possibilities of being lucrative. I'm talking about recycling, about recession fashion.
I will take for granted that you know how to run a straight line in an ordinary sewing machine. If you do not have a sewing machine, perhaps an aunt or a neighbor or grandma does. I will also assume that someone has taught you how to use a needle and thread and that you can do hemming and stitching. If so, then you are ready.
Pick a suit, any suit that you want to work with - fresh from your closet or from the thrift shop. Pick a fabric about a yard and a half long for your skirt. This is where the fun is, you get to choose the fabric weight, the color and the design of the skirt. Wool, velvet, upholstery fabrics are heavy weight, cotton, taffeta are middle weight while silk and chiffon are lightweight. You choose the length (above the knee, below, mid-calf) and the volume of the skirt (straight, pleated, or shirred). Save a few inches for your hemline which you will hand stitch at the end. After making the skirt the same width as the bottom of the suit, attach together by hand stitching. Make sure it is double stitched for strength and stability.
You may add embellishments (buttons, pockets, lace, applique, jewelry, embroidery, etc.) for an upbeat look. Check all the finishing touches, iron out all wrinkles and voila, you got mail.
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