How to shorten an embroidered or beaded skirt
You have a choice of methods. 1 Make an inside pleat half way up the skirt, above the part you wish to save and display. 2 Remove the waistband. Cut out a section under the waistband. Re-attach the waistband. 3 Make scallops with a series of vertical cuts at six inch intervals and raise the cut sections with ribbons or elastic. 4 Slit both side seams. tighten the cuts with ribbons or elastic. 5 Insert doughnut shaped plastic rings on both sides of the skirt and pull through fabric to create scallops or U-shape folds. 6 If you cannot cope with changing the waistband, cut off the lower half of the skirt and sew it onto a matching or contrasting slip. Use the top half for a collar or shawl. 5 Add two vertical straps or ribbons to hoist up the skirt and make it into a dress. If necessary remove any zip or pocket which makes it hang lopsidedly or too thick. Wear a matching jacket to hide the top part. Useful Websites You tube numerous videos. Wikihow -ends- Please bookmark share ...