Okay, so I’ve been seeing these crop top skirt wedding dress combos all over my Pinterest, and I was like, “I gotta try this!” It looks so chic and modern, perfect for a summer wedding, maybe even a beach wedding? I wasn’t planning a wedding, but it got me into a DIY mood.
First, I rummaged through my closet. I found this old, plain white skirt that I never wear anymore. It was a simple A-line, which I figured would be a good base. Then I found a lacy white top that I used to wear a lot. It was a little too formal on its own, and the lace had a little damage, but I thought it had potential.
The real work started! First, I tried on the skirt and marked where I wanted the top to hit. I wanted it to be a true crop top, showing off a bit of skin. I carefully measured that top with the dressmakers chalk, and that’s where the scissors started to do their work. I took a deep breath and cut the bottom of the top, making sure to leave a little extra fabric just in case I messed up.
Sewing The Pieces
Next, I pinned the top to the skirt, right sides together, making sure the lace edges lined up nicely. I grabbed my sewing machine – it’s a pretty basic one, nothing fancy – and started sewing. I used to take some fabric courses, so I knew what I was doing. Slow and steady, that’s my motto! I chose a simple straight stitch, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and end so it wouldn’t unravel.
- Testing the Fit:I tried on the skirt to make sure it fit.
- Making adjustments:It’s normal, after all, I’m not a pro at this.
Once the top and skirt were joined, I tried it on again. It was looking… pretty good! There were a few spots where the lace didn’t quite match up, so I hand-stitched those areas to make them blend better. A little hand-sewing never hurt anyone, right?
The final touch was adding a little ribbon around the waistline, where the top and skirt met. I found some satin ribbon in my craft box that matched the white perfectly. It just gave it a more finished, polished look. I carefully sewed that on, too, making sure it was nice and secure.
And… done! I stepped back and admired my handiwork. It actually looked like a real crop top skirt wedding dress! I was so surprised how the simple dress turned out! I definitely felt a little bit proud of myself. Now, all I need is an occasion to wear it… Maybe I’ll just throw a fancy party for myself!
