My New Twirly Skirt... is too big :'(

[iheartcapnhook]

I just got a job working for Viking Sewing Machines inside Joann's.  I'm pretty stoked.  I figured I would wear clothes that showcase the machines ability as sort of a selling point.  So, I made my newest twirly skirt. When grabbed the elastic for the waistband, I grabbed the wrong piece and now the skirt is too big    I love the fabrics and just wanted to show off how awesome this line of fabric is!!!  It is CottonCandy by Sweetwater for Clothworks Fabrics which I got from the local quilt shop.

[Kitsune-Tearz]

this is really pretty, i have thought about making skirts like this myself.... but i would never have the patience... I am in awe of the people who have the ability to make this...

[ynotpray]

Very pretty. I love it!  Maybe you can sew a wide elastic waistband and it would fit?  So you bought the quilting squares?  If you don't mind me asking, how much did the fabric cost for this skirt!  I know you put some major time into this project!!

[ickle pickle]

Oh it's gorgeous, well done Do you mind me asking how you made it. As I have seen tutorilas for childrens twirly skirts but not adults. I'd love to have a go at making one too

[iheartcapnhook]

Very pretty. I love it!  Maybe you can sew a wide elastic waistband and it would fit?  So you bought the quilting squares?  If you don't mind me asking, how much did the fabric cost for this skirt!  I know you put some major time into this project!!

I bought a set of fat quarters of the fabric line.  There were 12 FQ's which cost $35. 

[iheartcapnhook]

Oh it's gorgeous, well done Do you mind me asking how you made it. As I have seen tutorilas for childrens twirly skirts but not adults. I'd love to have a go at making one too

It is made like you would with a child's skirt.  I know I have seen a pattern (maybe simplicity???) for one if you aren't comfy with tutorials.  I've been doing tiered skirts and ruffles on skirts for many a year, so my Mum taught me... but the glorious Vegbee has a wonderful tute on her site which explains it in great detail! http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2007/05/patchwork-circle-skirt.html

Rule of thumb... each layer is 1.5 times longer than the last! 

[daina]

Beautiful and congratulations!!!

[vegbee]

oh, no, all that gathering work and too big!  I groaned outloud in sympathy when I read your subject.  It is lovely though... I hope that you get to wear it somehow anyway.  Congrats on the new job!

[mamato2girls]

Is the elastic in a casing?  If so just rip about about a two inch opening, cut the elastic & replace with the correct size.  Then stitch the opening back up.  I've done this to DDs skirts.  Maybe yours is made differently though.  Good luck.  It is gorgeous, & congrats on the job!

[Fetus]

Just make it smaller with waist dart or something liek that. Or just wear it on your hips?