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You guys know I love skirts.\nAnd this tutorial is going to turn your skirt world upside down!<\/p>\n
You guys know I love skirts.
\nAnd this tutorial is going to turn your skirt world upside down!<\/p>\n
You can add this placket look to many skirts, using your own pattern.\u00a0 And it’s a fun technique to incorporate into dresses as well!\u00a0 But I’m specifically using the Anywhere Skirt pattern<\/a>, which you can find in my shop HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n For kids: cut 2 x 8 inches \u2022 Hem one edge of the bias strip.\u00a0<\/strong> \u2022 Cut the Front and Back of your skirt the same dimensions–<\/strong>You are NOT going to cut two front panels, as outlined in the original pattern instructions.\u00a0 The front and back skirt pieces will be exactly the same.\u00a0 If you want a REALLY full skirt, I made this orange skirt<\/a> four times<\/em> my daughter’s waist size. And I love it.<\/p>\n \u2022 On the BACK piece of your skirt, in the center, at the top, draw and cut the placket line.<\/strong> \u2022 Attach the placket piece to the slit opening.\u00a0<\/strong> When you get to the end of the slit, at the “V”, use your hand to sort of “pull” the fabric straight because you want to the placket to go down one side and back up the other, in one “straight” line.\u00a0 So, pin the placket across to the other side of the slit, as shown in the photos below.\u00a0 This step may feel awkward. Just do your best!<\/p>\n \u2022 Trim the excess placket fabric,<\/strong> so the edges are flush with the top of the skirt.<\/p>\n Continue following the steps in your skirt pattern<\/a> to: Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You guys know I love skirts. And this tutorial is going to turn your skirt world upside down! It’s the Anywhere Skirt pattern—but without front buttons—so you get a full gathered look in front!\u00a0 And in the back, we’ll add a small placket, to give it a “secret” opening. I love this look! I’ve done […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[363,295,301,297],"tags":[376,344,395,294,394],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-2-690x460.jpg\")
It’s the Anywhere Skirt pattern<\/a>—but without<\/em> front buttons—so you get a full gathered look in front!\u00a0 And in the back, we’ll add a small placket, to give it a “secret” opening. I love this look! I’ve done it a few times already here<\/a> and here<\/a>.\u00a0 And now you get the gritty details.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-3-690x653.jpg\")
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<\/a>Let’s get started!
\nStart by prepping the bias strip for the placket.<\/strong> You likely want to use the same fabric as your skirt, so the placket is more “camouflaged” inside. I am using orange fabric here, so you can see the steps more clearly.
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\u2022 Cut a piece of fabric for your placket, on the bias<\/em>.
\n<\/strong>It’s important that this a bias<\/em> cut, so the fabric has a bit “give” and can be manipulated around the back slit.<\/p>\n
\nFor adults: cut 3 x 12\u00a0inches
\nThe best way to do this is to cut a 9\u00a0x 9\u00a0inch square of fabric (13 x 13 for adult). Then fold the fabric on a 45 degree angle and cut, so you have a bias edge<\/a>. Then cut a 2-inch-wide or 3-inch-wide strip.\u00a0 And trim the angled ends.
\nNote:<\/strong> You can use either size of placket for any age, it just depends how much you want the placket to overlap where the buttons come together. The 2-inch fabric will give you a 1-inch overlapping finish. And the 3-inch-wide fabric will give you a 2-inch overlap.\u00a0 In the original skirt pattern<\/a> it calls for a 2-inch overlap of the front placket, where the buttons and buttonholes will be. So do whichever look you prefer. It might be best to try a “mock-up” version first to see what you like. You don’t have to make a muslin of the entire skirt.\u00a0 Just use an extra piece of fabric to make a section of the skirt back—following the steps below—before cutting into your favorite fabric.<\/p>\n
\nPress it under 1\/4 inch, then another 1\/4 inch, then sew the hem in place.\u00a0 Your placket strip is ready!<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-5-690x456.jpg\")
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Now for the skirt pieces…<\/p>\n
\nFor kids: cut down 3 inches
\nFor adults: cut down 4-5 inches
\nNote:<\/strong> The amount you cut down sort of depends on your hip size (mostly for adults).\u00a0 The addition of the placket gives you extra opening space around the waistband, so you can pull the skirt on and off of your body.\u00a0 For most kids, hips are not a big factor.\u00a0 But for adults, you may need to measure around your hips and see if the waistband opening, plus the placket length<\/em> is going to be wide enough to get up around your hips (or down over your head\/chest).\u00a0\u00a0 If 4 added inches on each side is not enough, cut your slit longer.\u00a0 But you shouldn’t cut too far down or it will start to look odd.\u00a0 If your slit becomes too long, or if your waist-to-hip ratio is above average, I recommend sticking with the original pattern instructions<\/a>, and adding a full-button placket.<\/p>\n
\nWith right sides together, start at the top of the slit (let the placket fabric overhang an inch at the top, just to give you some wiggle room.\u00a0 Your placket piece is longer than it needs to be).\u00a0 Pin the placket and slit together down the left side, matching the raw edges.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-1-1-690x280.jpg\")
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\u2022 Sew the placket in place, using a 1\/8 – 1\/4 inch seam allowance.<\/strong>
\nThis can feel awkward as well, so refer to the photos in the next step for more info.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-9-690x458.jpg\")
Sew down the first side.\u00a0 When you get to the bottom of the slit, keep your needle down in the fabric and pivot and turn your fabric. Use your left hand to help “pull” the fabric up and to the left as you turn, so fabric is not bunched up at the pivot point.\u00a0 Then sew down the other side of the slit.\u00a0 Go slow and just do your best.\u00a0 If any fabric becomes folded gathered in the process, you can pick out those few stitches and re-sew.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-1-3-690x264.jpg\")
\u2022 Clip in the “v” of the slit to give more ease.<\/strong>
\nBe careful! Only make small clips so you don’t cut into your stitches.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-1-4-690x256.jpg\")
\u2022 Fold the placket fabric into the slit and press with an iron<\/strong> so the placket folds up on itself.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-12-690x317.jpg\")
And look at what you’ve already done!\u00a0 You added an extra opening in your skirt. Totally cool.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-13-690x379.jpg\")
\u2022 On the left side of the placket<\/strong> (where the placket folds under the skirt) sew the top edge of the skirt and the top edge of the placket together, so they stay together.
\nNOTE:<\/strong> Your placket can open on the left or the right side…it just depends on which way you fold the placket into your skirt. Do whichever side feels best to you.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-1-5-690x302.jpg\")
Now the Back piece of your skirt is ready!<\/p>\n
\n– gather the front and back of the skirt
\n– attach the waistband (from one end of the placket around to the other)
\n– sew the buttonholes and buttons
\n– hem the skirt<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-15-690x599.jpg\")
\u00a0 And you’re done!<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-17-690x596.jpg\")
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Happy placket.
\nHappy Clara.
\nHappy Mom.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/How-to-add-a-placket-to-a-skirt-on-MADE-Everyday-with-Dana-Willard-18-690x1035.jpg\")
\nHave fun sewing!
\nTag your photos on instagram with #anywhereskirtmade<\/a>.
\nAnd tag me too! @made_everyday<\/a><\/p>\n