So today I wanted to fill you in on one of my favorite summer styling tricks: how to make a maxi dress into a skirt
Sew down the hem along the edge of the fold
A bar, a concert, the kind of restaurant that plays music a little too loud
Below, the front split allows ease of movement and reveals the leg mid-stride, while the cathedral-length train fans behind in a full circle of lace that spreads the complete pattern across the floor
Structured yet comfortable fit
Fairy Costume Skirt Materials: (keep in mind these measurements are for a tall 5-year old, you'll have to adjust if making smaller/larger sizes) 1 yard each of 4 different fabrics for skirt (I used 3 poly chiffons - blush, purple, and cream - and a lace) 1/2 yard knit fabric (for waistband) 1/2 yard sequin fabric 2 yards floral ribbon Pinking Shears (or a lot of Fray Check) Sewing Machine (and thread and pins!) Fairy Costume Skirt Step-by-Step Assemble Base Layers : Lay your bottom two layers (I used the lace and the cream poly) perpendicular to each other, crossing in the middle