{"id":25127,"date":"2020-07-05T07:10:13","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T11:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=25127"},"modified":"2020-07-04T21:09:32","modified_gmt":"2020-07-05T01:09:32","slug":"bali-reversible-skirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bali-reversible-skirt\/","title":{"rendered":"Reversible Skirt FREE Pattern:  Let&#8217;s Call It Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25224 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-98x150.jpg 98w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1128;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-1-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript>I've had so much fun working with Batik fabric since my recent trip to Indonesia. \u00a0This is another in the series of projects featuring Batik. \u00a0If you missed any of the prior articles, please have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ancient Art of Batik Printing<\/a>\u00a0for an introduction to Batik as well as our first project, a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Folded Shopping Bag from Batik Fabric<\/a>\u00a0for more background and a neat beginner project. \u00a0Given that spring is well and truly on the way now, I thought it would be good to make a tropical-themed skirt for those warm summer evenings out. \u00a0I've used Batik fabric for both sides of this reversible skirt. \u00a0You can, of course, use other fabrics of similar weight and texture, but I like the exotic look of Batik.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZGYl3NPyfH\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/\">The Ancient Art of Batik Printing<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Ancient Art of Batik Printing&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/batik-printing-technique\/embed\/#?secret=d45UoHNs8m#?secret=ZGYl3NPyfH\" data-secret=\"ZGYl3NPyfH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is a very pretty reversible skirt, made out of cotton and silk Batik. \u00a0It will make you feel sexy, happy and slender.\u00a0 I recommend the using cotton twill, or silk batik, or quilting cotton.\u00a0 The back of the skirt will fall below the knee and the front will be 4&#8243; above the knee. \u00a0Because the skirt is reversible, you're basically going to be making two separate skirts and joining them together to form one really functional garment.<\/p>\n<p>This is a project for intermediate sewers. \u00a0There are a couple of steps that might be challenging for beginners.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials You Will Need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 yards of fabric, cotton batik, silk batik, raw silk, quilting cotton or cotton twill. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/fragment\/q%3Dbatik%26start%3D27\/http:\/\/www.joann.com\/batik-fabric-navy-landscape-batik\/1924497.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JoAnn<\/a>&#8216;s happen to be having a sale on Batiks, so you may want to check it out.)<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 yards of a contrasting fabric of any of the above<\/li>\n<li>1&#8243; decorative elastic. \u00a0We purchased ours at <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1STpkQE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strapcrafts<\/a>\u00a0who have a great selection. (OPTIONAL)<\/li>\n<li>1 reversible brass metal zipper, 16&#8243; length. \u00a0(We got our zipper from <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1SO3AVZ\">Coats Thread & Zipper<\/a> here.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1SKsA04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing thread<\/a> to match both fabrics<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Va7cYW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fusible interfacing<\/a> (very thin)\u00a0 if you are using quilting cotton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Finished Garment Measurements<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM.png\" alt=\"Bali Skirt Sizes\" width=\"705\" height=\"393\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM.png 705w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-500x279.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-150x84.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 705px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 705\/393;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25231\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM.png\" alt=\"Bali Skirt Sizes\" width=\"705\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM.png 705w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-500x279.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-17-at-11.27.18-AM-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step One: Download the Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>The detailed sewing pattern, as well as detailed PDF instructions, are available at here at <a href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/?~c9t1\">Craftsy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mab-2524681\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-25246 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"25246\" data-trackid=\"25246\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>The FREE sewing pattern along with detailed PDF instructions are available on Payhip.<\/p><p>You can download it\u00a0FREE\u00a0there.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/bali\" style=\"\" >Free Pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Download the pattern and print using Acrobat Reader. \u00a0Assemble it and cut the skirts to the size you require.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25220 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1.jpg\" alt=\"reversive skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25220\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1.jpg\" alt=\"reversive skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design90-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you need help doing this step, please read this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/download-print-pdf-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Download and Print PDF Sewing Patterns<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9MkvLNYFZb\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/download-print-pdf-sewing-patterns\/\">How to download and print PDF sewing patterns<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to download and print PDF sewing patterns&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/download-print-pdf-sewing-patterns\/embed\/#?secret=N8w5NKuPPy#?secret=9MkvLNYFZb\" data-secret=\"9MkvLNYFZb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two: Cut the Fabric<\/h2>\n<p>Cut the skirt in two contrasting fabrics. \u00a0I am using raw silk Batik and the leftover cotton Batik fabric from the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric\/\">folded shopping bag<\/a>\u00a0post from last week. \u00a0It is important that you use one fabric that is a bit thicker than the other and that the thinner fabric is the one with the print.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KdUSVUtDRx\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric\/\">Folded Shopping Bag FREE Pattern. Never without a bag when you need one!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Folded Shopping Bag FREE Pattern. Never without a bag when you need one!&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/folded-shopping-bag-batik-fabric\/embed\/#?secret=VMTCBfEyeK#?secret=KdUSVUtDRx\" data-secret=\"KdUSVUtDRx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I have added in the pattern the option of not making this skirt reversible.\u00a0 Trace and cut the facing and apply <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> to the facing.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE:\u00a0 I have not used <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> at all because my fabrics were reasonably thick already, but I do suggest you use it should you decide to use quilting cotton. \u00a0This is to create a very crisp round edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25195 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design49-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three: Make the Darts<\/h2>\n<p>Sew the darts on both skirts as per the pattern. \u00a0Make sure they are the same length and width or they will not match at the end when we have to close the skirt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25256\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25256\" class=\"wp-image-25256 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25256\" class=\"wp-image-25256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design101-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-25256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step Three: Make the Darts<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25194 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25194\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design51-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25193 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25193\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design52-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Four: Sew the Sides<\/h2>\n<p>Sew the sides of the skirt to the back using a 5\/8&#8243; seam allowance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25257\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25257\" class=\"wp-image-25257 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25257\" class=\"wp-image-25257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design102-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-25257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step Four: Sew the Sides<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25199 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25199\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design56-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Take one skirt and fit it to your body. \u00a0Make sure the skirt sits one inch above your belly button. Pin the side if it is too big.\u00a0 Do the same adjustments to the other skirt.\u00a0 This is the most important step for\u00a0making sure both skirts end up the same size.<\/p>\n<p>Iron the side seam open on both skirts.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25200 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55.jpg\" alt=\"seversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25200\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55.jpg\" alt=\"seversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design55-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25201 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54.jpg\" alt=\"seversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54.jpg\" alt=\"seversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design54-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Four: Assemble the Reversible Skirt<\/h2>\n<p>We're going to be putting both skirts together &#8212; sort of a sandwich with both print sides together. \u00a0The way I have sewn the skirt is with the optional elastic. \u00a0You don't necessarily need to add the elastic at the waist but I wanted to add a little bling to bring the zipper and both skirts together. \u00a0The elastic and zipper both end up sandwiched between the two layers.<\/p>\n<p>With print sides together start to sew the waist first leaving the sides open so we can sew the zipper.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25258\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25258\" class=\"wp-image-25258 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25258\" class=\"wp-image-25258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design100-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-25258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step Four: Assemble the Reversible Skirt<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here is what I have done with the decorative elastic. \u00a0Pin the elastic to the waist, leaving a one-inch margin at the end so it can be folded back to hide the raw edge of the elastic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25213 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25213\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design62-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25212 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61.jpg\" alt=\"reservible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25212\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61.jpg\" alt=\"reservible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design61-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Make sure your seams of each skirt line up so everything is symmetrical.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25214 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(63)\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25214\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(63)\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design63-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Sew along the waist at 5\/8&#8243;. \u00a0If you're using the 1&#8243; decorative elastic, this will mean that the remaining 3\/8&#8243; extends up from the edge of the seam to create a nice decorative effect.<\/p>\n<p>Next, we will sew the bottom of the skirt. \u00a0To make sure everything lines up it is best to drape the skirt on the mannequin or a dress form. \u00a0I find having and using a dress form is pretty essential when sewing garments. \u00a0If you're thinking of getting a dress form, please check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/thinking-of-getting-a-dress-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thinking of Getting a Dress Form?<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kg3DVbdRDu\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/thinking-of-getting-a-dress-form\/\">Thinking of getting a dress form?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Thinking of getting a dress form?&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/thinking-of-getting-a-dress-form\/embed\/#?secret=K1LXrdLSXi#?secret=kg3DVbdRDu\" data-secret=\"kg3DVbdRDu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you are using the elastic option, cut the elastic so it lines up with the waist.\u00a0 Make sure both skirts are the same length and one skirt is it is not pulling the other. \u00a0Pin the bottom and sew.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25209 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25209\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design59-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> Fold the skirt where the zipper will be placed and follow the pattern instructions. \u00a0Start at the corner where the edge of the fold will be.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25262 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fold-the-5_8_-seam-allowance-and-iron-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Step Five: Sew the Hem<\/h2>\n<p>Sew the bottom hem at 5\/8&#8242; of an inch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25259\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25259\" class=\"wp-image-25259 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25259\" class=\"wp-image-25259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design95-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-25259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step Five: Sew the Hem<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25217 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25217\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design67-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Snip the edge of the curve 3\/8&#8243; apart on the seam allowance. \u00a0This is a very important step so that the fabric takes the curve and doesn't bind or wrinkle.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25265 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Snip-here-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Turn the skirt inside out and iron it completely. \u00a0Turn in the zipper edge and iron at 5\/8&#8243;.\u00a0 Place the zipper so the tape shows 1\/8&#8243;. \u00a0Baste stitch the zipper to make sure you catch both skirts.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can sew the zipper by hand. \u00a0Again, the zipper is sandwiched between each of the skirts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25215 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25215\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design65-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript>Change to a zipper foot and sew the zipper, being careful to make a very straight stitch. \u00a0For additional guidance on using your zipper foot, please review our article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All About Zipper Feet<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"BLoZYgFgz5\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/\">All About Zipper Feet &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;All About Zipper Feet &#8211; Sew A Skirt Series&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/embed\/#?secret=3d3vt8hzVr#?secret=BLoZYgFgz5\" data-secret=\"BLoZYgFgz5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25263\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25263\" class=\"wp-image-25263 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25263\" class=\"wp-image-25263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103.jpg\" alt=\"reversible skirt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Untitled-design103-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-25263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finished Zipper<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Iron the entire skirt on both sides and try it on. \u00a0Adjust if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>I think this is a very versatile reversible skirt. \u00a0It will be a great addition to your wardrobe and the perfect piece for going on vacation, a casual Friday at the office, or a great gift for Mother's Day. \u00a0Go ahead and make one let me know what you think in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25234 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt.jpg\" alt=\"Reversible Bali Skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-98x150.jpg 98w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1128;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt.jpg\" alt=\"Reversible Bali Skirt\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Reversible-Bali-Skirt-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve had so much fun working with Batik fabric since my recent trip to Indonesia. \u00a0This is another in the series of projects featuring Batik. \u00a0If you missed any of the prior articles, please have a look at The Ancient Art of Batik Printing\u00a0for an introduction to Batik as well \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bali-reversible-skirt\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; 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