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DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Tutorial on DIY shawl transformation of childrens suspender skirt. Three identical large cotton and linen shawls = a children’s suspender skirt! You must not have thought about it this way, right!

Main materials:

3 cotton and linen shawls, 8 buttons, elastic bands

Tools required:

Scissors, sewing machine, eraser pen positioning needle

Production steps:

Step 1:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

As long as you prepare the main three cotton and linen scarves with the same pattern, everything is basically ready

Step 2:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

If you are using a sewing machine, don’t forget to wind the thread~

Step 3:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Start from the edge of one of the shawls, leave about 2cm, put an elastic band on the bottom, and useThe sewing machine starts sewing

Step 4:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

The direct distance between each two sutures can be 1-2cm, this is very free

Step 5:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

For the pleated part of the elastic band, it is best to use the thin elastic cord as shown in the picture, so that it will be cooler to wear. If you don't have one, you can also use a wide-edged elastic band, which will at least ensure that the elastic band is more durable.

Step 6:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Do the same treatment on both shawls and scarves. After completion, the front and back pieces of the main body of the skirt are ready

Step 7:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Then use positioning needles to fix the front and back pieces, with the inside facing outward for suturing.

Step 8:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

The third scarf is mainly cut into two long strips as suspenders

Step 9:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

First fold the sling in half from the inside out, sew a line away from the edge, then turn it over with the front side facing out, and sew a line along the edge to fix it

Step 10:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Attach the suspenders to the skirt, leaving about 2 inches on the left and right sides

Step 11:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

Sew back and forth a few times at the graffiti location shown in the picture to fix the suspenders to the main body of the skirt

Step 12:

DIY shawl transformation for children’s suspender skirt

After it’s fixed, it’s done~ The effect when worn... The little loli looks like an elf from the forest, right?!