The reworked crochet denim waistband skirt was one of my more adventurous projects in recent memory. As many of you know, I've been experimenting with my Dream Crochet projects where I upcycle material. It's a lot of fun and allows me to approach crochet in a new way. I enjoy it when fashion and crochet intersect, and these Dream Duos projects are a reflection of that.
For this project, I looked at how I wanted to rework a denim skirt. I've upcycled skirts before and typically I add crochet along the hem and/or on the pockets, but for this one, I wanted to go somewhere unexplored. I started deconstructing the skirt in my mind by separating it into parts and I realized that I wanted crochet to have more of a presence. I looked at the waist and realized how accessible and stylish it would be for a crochet skirt to have a waistband and the idea was born.
Then I got to work. I removed the belt loops, cut off the denim waistband below the stitched hemline, did the measuring, then started crocheting. I chose this Comfy Cotton Blend Yarn because I had already made another Dream Duos shirt with it, and I thought the two would look good together. The denim and the rock band tee make sense together, and I like for my outfits to have continuity.
I really wasn't sure how it would all turn out until it was completed. I thought that I might have to go back to the drawing board or put it away if it went too far off-track, but I was happily surprised o find that it turned out how I had envisioned. The combination of soft and hard just worked out so well, and the colors contrasted in the best way possible, offering a unique look I haven't tried before.
The decision to go forward with this idea is a reminder that I should always attempt things that inspire me. There's a higher risk when it comes to venturing into the unknown, but the reward after having done something unique makes every moment worth it.
Check out the “Making A Reworked Denim Crochet Skirt” on The Dream Crochet Youtube Channel!