There’s just something so right about the sport luxe vibe I’ve been seeing everywhere recently. Adding a little bit of mesh and bomber jacket action to an otherwise girly outfit can take your look from feminine 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 of luxe 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 when we were in New York last year. Better late than never!
You need:
- A simple black mini skirt (either a stretch one or one with a zipper). Mine was actually a long thrifted skirt I converted into a mini.
- Some black cotton mesh fabric
- Scissors
- Pins
- Black thread
- A 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 around twice but if yours isn’t, cut it to size.
2. Cut it to the appropriate length, leaving some at the top to fold over and ensuring it is pencil skirt length at the bottom. You may have to put the skirt on and play around to check the length, that’s all part of the process.
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 with the back for symmetry
4. Sew up the seam, leaving an opening for the zip if there is one or going all the way to the top for a skirt with no zip.
5. You should have a mesh layer (a ‘sock’ of sorts). You may want to allow for it to be little longer at the back (to cover the bum) and still be horizontal at the hemline (mine was at least).
6. Fold the top edge of the mesh over the waistband of your skirt and sew it down. Also sew the mesh on up the edges of the zip (making sure to leave the zip open for easy removal!) if your skirt has one.
Ta dah! This skirt looks just as good with wedge sneakers and a monotone bomber jacket as a pair of heels and red lipstick.
Wearing: DIY Mesh Pencil Skirt, J Crew grey t-shirt, Tony Bianco heels, Karen Walker Number One sunglasses, Coach watch
Absolutely love this and I am loving the new blog design!!
xoxo
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Thank you, so glad you like the mesh skirt!
a mesh skirt has been on my diy list for quite some time. thanks for the tutorial!
Me too! I chatted with my friend Sara in New York last September and have only now had the chance to make it, I am going to get sooo much wear out of this beauty!
very sexy! xo
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Haha thanks! 🙂
Beautiful skirt, such a great idea
x karen
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Thanks Karen, it’s one of my favourites!
Love this Geneva!! You’re going to have fun styling this all different kinds of ways! xo
nicee *.*
Great look, I love the skirt 🙂
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Amazing idea! I like it!
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Great idea. I love the idea of leaving it unattached to be worn with different skirts, shorts whatever.
Great idea and so easy! xx
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Love it!!
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Love it!!!
Super babe as always. Loving the new site Geneva – looks really slick and works for your DIY tutorials perfectly x
This DIY is amazing!!! thanks for sharing! http//trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com
I am so in love with all DIY’s!
Keep up the inspiration!
♥, Londa
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This is incredible. Definitely going to try. xxx
I need to try this for real, actually thinking of it in white!?
Thanks for the share lovely!
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x
very interesting!!Thank you!!
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I was going to make something like this last year, but I got too lazy hahaha.
Hahaha I know what you mean – this has been on my mind for ages! Thanks for stopping by Kit!
Love it, unfortunately I really can’t saw but just watching it makes me happy:)
Great skirt – and where did you get those shoes? They are so cute, and I can’t find any like them anywhere!
Brilliant! I think I might try it in white!
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Brilliant and simple idea
Lauren
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I love looking at your inspiration and then the final look! Love it
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Such a great idea! Love the size of the mesh material you’ve chosen for this DIY 🙂
XO, Kat
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Thanks! I searched pretty hard for the type that would look chic rather than cheap. 🙂 x
Amazing! If only I could sew…
You should definitely learn, so so (sew) easy once you start, and then you can make all the amazing things you like!
So chic … love the skirt !!!
Great job!!!!
Pretty!!
x
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Gorge!
Did you find the fabric online?
I found it locally near me actually, will let you know if I find any online! 🙂
Thanks!
Found this
http://showtimefabrics.co.uk/epages/eshop641520.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop641520/Products/AR0426
but it’s more sporty I think.
This pencil skirt is amazing- I am so inspired to go out and find some plane Jane skirts and revamp them into something fabulous! Glad I found your blog, I am always looking for ways to create and recreate things I find!
I do that all the time – this blog may as well be called the ‘skirts’ DIY blog hahaha.
You’re wonderful! This is a great DIY, thank you 🙂
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Thank you! This had been on my mind for agggggessss and finally got around to it!
This is such a cool idea. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Lou
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No worries, so glad you like it!
I LOVE this!! And I love the styling too. You look so great!
Thanks, tried to keep it simple 🙂
Love this idea! Skirts are probably my favorite thing to wear. Definitely want to try this now! 🙂
Love this skirt , but I would love to know where you purchased those fantastic heels! Thanks xoxo
They are Tony Bianco Karissa style, my absolute favourite. I think you can get them here but they only ship within australia.
http://www.tonybianco.com.au/karissa.html
x
Beautiful Skirt! where could i get the mesh fabric in Sydney please?
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
Amazing skirt. I’ll try to do my own skirt like yours. I hope you don’t mind 😉
Absolutely not! 🙂
Oh this is amazing, I may try it out in white for SS! x
Such a good idea, I have been on the look out for white mesh!
awesome skirt!
xx
Thanks Amalie, glad you like it!
cool idea!
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This looks so nice! 🙂
LOVE this skirt! might have to have a go myself!.
P.s gorgeous new blog!
xo
I am so glad you like the new layout, it’s always scary when you make such a big change 🙂
Super cute and sooo simple!! Thx!
Thanks! 🙂
What a great idea, will definitely be trying this one out, it looks great!
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It’s such a simple project! 🙂
I’m not the biggest mesh girl but you made it rock!
I love it!!! wow I will try ~~!!
AH-mazing skirt, thanks a lot !
Gorgeous shoes too *_*
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I love the idea of this 🙂 I like that the darker underskirt stops mid-thigh to show off the mesh, it looks really good!
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Wow it looks great! Great DIY
A must-have for my spring wardrobe. Thank you for the easy DIY share!
Wow… You could be a fashion designer yourself!! This is faboulous!
Congratulations ,
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