I had this outfit idea in my head that requires a gold sequin skirt. Seemed when I wasn't searching for one, I saw gold sequins EVERYWHERE. Of course now, I can't find one anywhere. So I got busy looking online. The one I found that seemed to be the right gold was well over $70. This Mom's budget can't afford $70 for a skirt she'll wear a few times! Then I wondered, could I make one?
Again, back to the Google searching, and voila! Why didn't I think of this weeks ago? Of course...find the perfect fit in a skirt at Goodwill, and simply sequin it!
Here are the quick and easy steps:
STEP 1
Go to Goodwill and find that perfect little skirt. The color doesn't matter, just make sure that the fit is exactly what you want.
STEP 2
Head to the craft store (or if you find something that is sequined at Goodwill, that might work too...rework what is already done?). Choose a perfect color sequin fabric. Make sure the sequin fabric has some stretch. Sequined fabric can be a little pricey, so before you hit the stores, look online for a coupon. I found a 40% off coupon and used that...making my "holiday gold" MUCH less expensive!
STEP 3
My step 3 is a bit different than the inspiration (link below). Cut your sequined piece of fabric about1-1.5" bigger than the "pattern skirt".
I then used a fabric glue to seam the sides of the sequin fabric together. I stitched the sequins at the waistband of the skirt, and only about 2" down the sides. This allowed the Goodwill skirt to act as a sort of slip for the sequins.
DONE!
Here is a 'how to':
(from: http://toothfairyfashiontale.blogspot.com/p/diy-sequined-skirt.html)
