How Do You Make An Umbrella Skirt?
If you’re bored with the trendy skirts that are sold at the mall and you want to have something completely original, you can make your own for free just by collecting old umbrellas. Not only will it be one of a kind, but it’ll be waterproof, as well! • Collect and save as many broken umbrellas as you can. If you have trouble finding enough to make a decent skirt out of, then go to a garage sale or flea market and buy cheap ones so you can begin to tear them apart. • Separate the umbrella panels from one another, leaving the sewn edge of the perimeter intact. The sewn edge will become the hem. • Lay out the panels on the table or board, alternating as shown in the diagram. The number of panels you use will depend on the size of the umbrella and your waist or hip size. • Full skirt: For zippered skirts, match the width of the panels to the size of your waistline. If you’re using elastic or a drawstring, make sure there is extra length in the waist for gathering. • Straight Skirt: Width o
Umbrellas aren’t just for rainy days anymore. Recycle a broken umbrella into good use, a stylish A-line or full style skirt. Be a complete original with this creative design. No need to worry about about getting wet either. This skirt is waterproof. Step 1 Separate the triangular panels of each umbrella while keeping the seamed, outer edge intact. Discard panels with tears or holes. Step 2 Write out measurements for the waist and hips. Use a seamstress tape measure. Lay the panels out on a flat working surface alternating the triangles up and down. Step 3 Face the seamed outer edge of every panel either side by side or top to bottom. Align the panels without any overlap for a straight, A-line style skirt or with a slight upward curvature and overlapping panels for a full style skirt. Step 4 Continue to add panels until the length measures the widest part of the body at the waist or hips. Allow extra for a gathering drawstring waist band. Trim excess panel material and set aside. Step 5
