I have been wanting to make a “Paper Bag Waist” skirt for while now and really liked the look of buttons down the center front. As I was organizing our closets I saw this buffalo plaid shirt my husband didn’t want anymore. It was just the fabric, print, and color I was looking for with buttons right down the front. So why make life harder when I already have the buttons and hem sewn into place right? The trick was figuring out the “paper bag waist” which is a wide waist band with elastic or a sash to cinch and give a ruffled look. I got resourceful with the sleeves and excess shirt portion to create the waist, the tie, and the belt loops. It turned out cuter than I thought and a great fall skirt to add with a sweater and boots.
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Supplies:
- button down shirt (I used my husband’s XL)
- Basic sewing notions
- Brother Sewing Machine
