Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how to refashion a flared skirt into a peplum. The flared hem of the original skirt gets moved up to the waistband to create the peplum. What a great idea! Get the how-to.
[photo from A Pair and a Spare]
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by Anne Weaver
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how to refashion a flared skirt into a peplum. The flared hem of the original skirt gets moved up to the waistband to create the peplum. What a great idea! Get the how-to.
[photo from A Pair and a Spare]

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
I do love this skirt because of its formal appeal. But it can also be worn to parties. The peplum adds stylish touch to the skirt.