To determine what shirt size you should get, just make sure it will go around you. Most of the shirts I use are at least 24" across (so 48" total diameter). You lose 2-3 inches after you shirr it, so take that into consideration. Like I said, the bigger the better!



So, lay your shirt out flat, and whack it off right under the sleeves. This doesn't need to be perfect. That's the beauty of this skirt. No measuring, no perfection. Wing it–you won't be disappointed!



I like to use thread the same color as my fabric. You don’t notice sewing boo-boos so much if the thread blends in. But if you're gutsy enough, use a contrasting thread! You’ll also need an elastic bobbin so your skirt will shirr.





**There are several places online to find information on shirring. It's an easy skill and one you can master quickly. When you shirr, you only need elastic in your bobbin. Use regular thread on the top. You can find elastic thread in any store that has elastic products. I've purchased it in JoAnn's, Hancock, and Walmart. It will be with other elastic notions, not with thread.



Hand wind your elastic bobbin. You don't need to pull the elastic or have extra slack in it. Just wind it from the spool it comes on, filling your bobbin. Then load it in your machine and sew.

