Refashion: Scalloped Hem Skirt

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I thrifted this mint colored skirt a few months ago. It was too long and a little more A-line that I would like. At first, I just intended to take the sides in and shorten the skirt, but I had a stroke of inspiration in deciding to scallop the hem.

I just love how it turned out:




j.crew factory crosstown tee - $6.50 | similar here | here | here | and here (on sale)
thrifted mint skirt - $2
thrifted vintage heels - $7 | similar here | and here
j.crew belt - $1.50 | another option here

I found this great Megan Nielsen tutorial for a reversible scallop hem skirt from scratch to be helpful.

I don't expect this to be my last scallop project, so next time I'll try to have more of a tutorial. 

Have you refashioned anything lately? Leave a link so we can all check it out!
posted on Monday, April 23, 2012

20 comments:

  1. Natasha FatahApril 23, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    You've done a really nice job with the scalloped hem line. Really sweet.

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  2. Amanda @ Heart Tree HomeApril 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    What an amazing find and the scallop looks awesome! Can't believe that set you back $2.

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  3. RachApril 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    wow--incredible job! I am so impressed!

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  4. KristynApril 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely! You amaze me.

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    So cute! I have a slight obsession with scalloped egdes.

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  6. MeghannApril 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Amazing--I love it!!!

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  7. AngelaApril 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Great color on your skirt.

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  8. aApril 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Such a great color and shape! I'm jealous of your thrifting finds -- makes me want to move back to Texas!

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  9. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Just found your blog! Amazing!

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  10. KaleighApril 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    how cute! Can I just send you a skirt and you do it for me? I think my scallops would end up looking more like daggers :)

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  11. Beth @ the Modern HomeApril 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    The scallops are such a cute idea. Nice job!

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  12. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    the skirt is really cute, but I'm commenting because I'm wearing the same shirt today! I bought it after I saw your post on the J Crew sale. The fun polka dots make me so happy, so thanks for the recommendation!

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  13. kateApril 23, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Adorable skirt! Wish I could sew (and/or had a sewing machine) to make something similar!

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  14. Heather JApril 23, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    awesome once again!!

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  15. MaryApril 23, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I love this! I think you did a great job; I've been drooling over images of scalloped hems on shorts and skirts this spring, but they've all been too short for me. The idea of buying a skirt that's too long and scalloping the hem is genius, and you executed it with panache, as usual. I look forward to seeing a full-blown tutorial at some point.

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  16. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Hi!

    I really love this idea and I'm hoping to re-create it soon! I wanted you to know that I'm including this on my little blog. Thanks for the idea!

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  17. MeredithMay 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I love this skirt! So cute :)

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  18. RobynJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Oh, I love this so much! The scallops are sweet and unexpected.

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  19. WPBMOMMY1July 21, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I LOVE this look so much! I'd like to wear pencil skirts to work but I don't want to look like a career robot. THIS adds such a subtle feminine touch to it and the color is fabulous!

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