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D I Y M E S H P E N C I L S K I R T1st February 2013
There’s just something so right about the sport luxe vibe I’ve been seeing everywhere recently. Addinga little bit of mesh and bomber jacket action to an otherwise girly outfit can take your look fromfeminine to laid-back-off-duty-chic quicker than you can say ‘isn’t mesh more of a stripclub thing?’.You probably remember my post from a few weeks ago with a whole lot of inspo on the subject ofluxe mesh, and so I thought I would show you how you can make a little bit of mesh all of your own.This project is dedicated to my friend Sara, who got me thinking about how to make a mesh skirt whenwe were in New York last year. Better late than never!
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You need:
a simple black mini skirt (either a stretch one or one with a zipper). Mine was actually a long
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thrifted skirt I converted into a mini.Some black cotton mesh fabricScissorsPinsblack threadA needle (if hand sewing) or a sewing machine
How to:
1. Take your skirt and lay it out wrapped in the mesh fabric. Mine was the perfect width to go aroundtwice but if yours isn’t, cut it to size.
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2. Cut it to the appropriate length, leaving some at the top to fold over and ensuring it is pencil skirtlength at the bottom. You may have to put the skirt on and play around to check the length, that’s all partof the process.
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3. Align the seam of the mesh with the zip (be it the back or the side), or if there is no zip align it withthe back for symmetry
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4. Sew up the seam, leaving an opening for the zip if there is one or going all the way to the top for askirt with no zip.
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5. You should have a mesh layer (a ‘sock’ of sorts). You may want to allow for it to be little longer atthe back (to cover the bum) and still be horizontal at the hemline (mine was at least).
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6. Fold the top edge of the mesh over the waistband of your skirt and sew it down. Also sew the meshon up the edges of the zip (making sure to leave the zip open for easy removal!) if your skirt has one.
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Ta dah! This skirt looks just as good with wedge sneakers and a monotone bomber jacket as a pair ofheels and red lipstick.
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T R E N D T O T R Y : M E S HD I Y S H E E R H E M P E N C I L S K I R TD I Y R E D J E W E L E D S K I R T
Wearing: DIY Mesh Pencil Skirt, J Crew grey t-shirt , Tony Bianco heels, Karen Walker Number Onesunglasses, Coach watch
Inspiration images from here and here.
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LOGAN | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Absolutely love this and I am loving the new blog design!!xoxo
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Thank you, so glad you like the mesh skirt!
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KIM H | February 1, 2013 | Reply
a mesh skirt has been on my diy list for quite some time. thanks for the tutorial!
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Me too! I chatted with my friend Sara in New York last September and have onlynow had the chance to make it, I am going to get sooo much wear out of thisbeauty!
BELLA MOSQUEDA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
very sexy! xo
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Haha thanks!
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KAREN | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Beautiful skirt, such a great idea
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Thanks Karen, it’s one of my favourites!
NEW DRESS A DAY | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Love this Geneva!! You’re going to have fun styling this all different kinds of ways! xo
ANJA. | February 1, 2013 | Reply
nicee *.*
MARTA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Great look, I love the skirt
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XEANA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Amazing idea! I like it!
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NICOLA LYNDE | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Great idea. I love the idea of leaving it unattached to be worn with different skirts,shorts whatever.
EVA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Great idea and so easy! xxhttp://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
BONNIE, CLYDE AND MARNI | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Love it!!http://bonnieclydemarni.com
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ADEOLA NAOMI | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Love it!!!
JESSIE | February 1, 2013 | Reply
Super babe as always. Loving the new site Geneva – looks really slick and works foryour DIY tutorials perfectly x
ANITA ANOTA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
This DIY is amazing!!! thanks for sharing! http//trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com
YOLONDA | February 1, 2013 | Reply
I am so in love with all DIY’s!
Keep up the inspiration!
♥, Londadesignroundup.blogspot.com
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LUCY | February 1, 2013 | Reply
This is incredible. Definitely going to try. xxx
DOMONIQUE | February 1, 2013 | Reply
I need to try this for real, actually thinking of it in white!?
Thanks for the share lovely!
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x
OBLIVION | February 2, 2013 | Reply
very interesting!!Thank you!!
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KIT | February 2, 2013 | Reply
I was going to make something like this last year, but I got too lazy hahaha.
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Hahaha I know what you mean – this has been on my mind for ages! Thanks forstopping by Kit!
MYSS MONNSTER | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Love it, unfortunately I really can’t saw but just watching it makes me happy:)
CHARLOTTE | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Great skirt – and where did you get those shoes? They are so cute, and I can’t findany like them anywhere!
NAOMI A | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Brilliant! I think I might try it in white!
The Occasional Indulgence
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LAUREN | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Brilliant and simple idea
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FREYA - FASHIONABLE PEOPLE | February 2, 2013 | Reply
I love looking at your inspiration and then the final look! Love it
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KATHRIN / 6 FOOT ONE | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Such a great idea! Love the size of the mesh material you’ve chosen for this DIY XO, Kat
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Thanks! I searched pretty hard for the type that would look chic rather than cheap. x
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LILING | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Amazing! If only I could sew…
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
You should definitely learn, so so (sew) easy once you start, and then you canmake all the amazing things you like!
GABY | February 2, 2013 | Reply
So chic … love the skirt !!!
Great job!!!!Pretty!!
x
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SORCHA | February 2, 2013 | Reply
Gorge!Did you find the fabric online?
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
I found it locally near me actually, will let you know if I find any online!
SORCHA | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Thanks!
Found thishttp://showtimefabrics.co.uk/epages/eshop641520.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop641520/Products/AR0426
but it’s more sporty I think.
ROCKABILLY BELLE | February 3, 2013 | Reply
This pencil skirt is amazing- I am so inspired to go out and find some plane Jane skirtsand revamp them into something fabulous! Glad I found your blog, I am alwayslooking for ways to create and recreate things I find!
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
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hahaha.
LAMA | February 3, 2013 | Reply
You’re wonderful! This is a great DIY, thank you
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
Thank you! This had been on my mind for agggggessss and finally got around toit!
LOU | February 4, 2013 | Reply
This is such a cool idea. Thank you for sharing.
Louhttp://www.thekeypieces.co.uk
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
No worries, so glad you like it!
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KRISZTINA WILLIAMS | February 4, 2013 | Reply
I LOVE this!! And I love the styling too. You look so great!
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply
Thanks, tried to keep it simple
EMILY GRACE MOON | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Love this idea! Skirts are probably my favorite thing to wear. Definitely want to try thisnow!
KASSANDRA | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Love this skirt , but I would love to know where you purchased those fantastic heels!Thanks xoxo
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply
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They are Tony Bianco Karissa style, my absolute favourite. I think you can getthem here but they only ship within australia.
http://www.tonybianco.com.au/karissa.html
x
ISABELLE | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Beautiful Skirt! where could i get the mesh fabric in Sydney please?
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Hmmm I’m not sure, I know sydney (and aus in general) can be tricky for fabrics.I’ll let you know if I find somewhere!
x
NICOLE | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Amazing skirt. I’ll try to do my own skirt like yours. I hope you don’t mind
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Absolutely not!
CHELSEA JADE | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Oh this is amazing, I may try it out in white for SS! x
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply
Such a good idea, I have been on the look out for white mesh!
AMALIE | February 5, 2013 | Reply
awesome skirt!xx
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply
Thanks Amalie, glad you like it!
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ANNY BARROS | February 5, 2013 | Reply
cool idea!
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JANNE | February 5, 2013 | Reply
This looks so nice!
CHARLOTTE | February 6, 2013 | Reply
LOVE this skirt! might have to have a go myself!.
P.s gorgeous new blog!xo
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply
I am so glad you like the new layout, it’s always scary when you make such a bigchange
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TAYSHA RIGGS | February 6, 2013 | Reply
Super cute and sooo simple!! Thx!
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply
Thanks!
ANNA | February 6, 2013 | Reply
What a great idea, will definitely be trying this one out, it looks great!
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply
It’s such a simple project!
MUN | February 8, 2013 | Reply
I’m not the biggest mesh girl but you made it rock!
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SIENA | February 8, 2013 | Reply
I love it!!! wow I will try ~ ~ !!
L'ICONOCLASTE | February 9, 2013 | Reply
AH-mazing skirt, thanks a lot !Gorgeous shoes too *_*Following you from now on
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MCKENZIE | February 15, 2013 | Reply
I love the idea of this I like that the darker underskirt stops mid-thigh to show offthe mesh, it looks really good!
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JESSY | February 18, 2013 | Reply
Wow it looks great! Great DIY
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ALEX GABRIEL | February 22, 2013 | Reply
A must-have for my spring wardrobe. Thank you for the easy DIY share!
MARIA | March 12, 2013 | Reply
Wow… You could be a fashion designer yourself!! This is faboulous!
CYPORA | April 12, 2013 | Reply
Congratulations ,Your an inspiration follow your dream and all good things will happen but remembertogive bad it feels great
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RACHEL | April 29, 2013 | Reply
Can I ask what bra you’re wearing? It gives such a great shape for tee shirts!
GENEVA VANDERZEIL | April 29, 2013 | Reply
It’s just a simple t-shirt bra from Marks & Spencers xxx
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GABRIELLE | May 18, 2013 | Reply
Obsessed! What a great idea, I am totally going to do this. Found your site today andam in love! You’re so cute. xo!
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