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1st February 2013

Theres just something so right about the sport luxe vibe Ive been seeing everywhere recently. Adding a little bit of mesh and bomber jacket action to an otherwise girly outfit can take your look from feminine to laid-back-off-duty-chic quicker than you can say isnt mesh more of a stripclub thing?. You probably remember my post from a few weeks ago with a whole lot of inspo on the subject of luxe mesh, and so I thought I would show you how you can make a little bit of mesh all of your own. This project is dedicated to my friend Sara, who got me thinking about how to make a mesh skirt when we were in New York last year. Better late than never!

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You need: a simple black mini skirt (either a stretch one or one with a zipper). Mine was actually a long
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thrifted skirt I converted into a mini. Some black cotton mesh fabric Scissors Pins black thread A needle (if hand sewing) or a sewing machine

How to: 1. Take your skirt and lay it out wrapped in the mesh fabric. Mine was the perfect width to go around twice but if yours isnt, cut it to size.

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2. Cut it to the appropriate length, leaving some at the top to fold over and ensuring it is pencil skirt length at the bottom. You may have to put the skirt on and play around to check the length, thats all part of the process.

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3. Align the seam of the mesh with the zip (be it the back or the side), or if there is no zip align it with the back for symmetry

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4 . Sew up the seam, leaving an opening for the zip if there is one or going all the way to the top for a skirt with no zip.

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5. You should have a mesh layer (a sock of sorts). You may want to allow for it to be little longer at the back (to cover the bum) and still be horizontal at the hemline (mine was at least).

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6. Fold the top edge of the mesh over the waistband of your skirt and sew it down. Also sew the mesh on up the edges of the zip (making sure to leave the zip open for easy removal!) if your skirt has one.

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Ta dah! This skirt looks just as good with wedge sneakers and a monotone bomber jacket as a pair of heels and red lipstick.

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Wearing: DIY Mesh Pencil Skirt, J Crew grey t-shirt , Tony Bianco heels, Karen Walker Number One sunglasses, Coach watch Inspiration images from here and here.

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LOGAN | February 1, 2013 | Reply Absolutely love this and I am loving the new blog design!! xoxo ourzeal.blogspot.com

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply Thank you, so glad you like the mesh skirt!

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KIM H | February 1, 2013 | Reply a mesh skirt has been on my diy list for quite some time. thanks for the tutorial!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply Me too! I chatted with my friend Sara in New York last September and have only now had the chance to make it, I am going to get sooo much wear out of this beauty!

BELLA MOSQUEDA | February 1, 2013 | Reply very sexy! xo join my galaxy leggings GIVEAWAY! FOUR DAYS LEFT! http://sittingwaitingwishin.blogspot.com/

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply Haha thanks!

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KAREN | February 1, 2013 | Reply Beautiful skirt, such a great idea x karen http://www.thechicndamned.blogspot.com

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 1, 2013 | Reply Thanks Karen, its one of my favourites!

NEW DRESS A DAY | February 1, 2013 | Reply Love this Geneva!! Youre going to have fun styling this all different kinds of ways! xo

ANJA. | February 1, 2013 | Reply nicee *.*

MARTA | February 1, 2013 | Reply Great look, I love the skirt

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XEANA | February 1, 2013 | Reply Amazing idea! I like it! From http://www.xeanafashion.com

NICOLA LYNDE | February 1, 2013 | Reply Great idea. I love the idea of leaving it unattached to be worn with different skirts, shorts whatever.

EVA | February 1, 2013 | Reply Great idea and so easy! xx http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com

BONNIE, CLYDE AND MARNI | February 1, 2013 | Reply Love it!! http://bonnieclydemarni.com
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ADEOLA NAOMI | February 1, 2013 | Reply Love it!!!

JESSIE | February 1, 2013 | Reply Super babe as always. Loving the new site Geneva looks really slick and works for your DIY tutorials perfectly x

ANITA ANOTA | February 1, 2013 | Reply This DIY is amazing!!! thanks for sharing! http//trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com

YOLONDA | February 1, 2013 | Reply I am so in love with all DIYs! Keep up the inspiration! , Londa designroundup.blogspot.com
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LUCY | February 1, 2013 | Reply This is incredible. Definitely going to try. xxx

DOMONIQUE | February 1, 2013 | Reply I need to try this for real, actually thinking of it in white!? Thanks for the share lovely! http://lilylovelock.blogspot.co.uk/ x

OBLIVION | February 2, 2013 | Reply very interesting!!Thank you!! http://www.oneoblivion.com/

KIT | February 2, 2013 | Reply I was going to make something like this last year, but I got too lazy hahaha.
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 2, 2013 | Reply Hahaha I know what you mean this has been on my mind for ages! Thanks for stopping by Kit!

MYSS MONNSTER | February 2, 2013 | Reply Love it, unfortunately I really cant saw but just watching it makes me happy:)

CHARLOTTE | February 2, 2013 | Reply Great skirt and where did you get those shoes? They are so cute, and I cant find any like them anywhere!

NAOMI A | February 2, 2013 | Reply Brilliant! I think I might try it in white! The Occasional Indulgence

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LAUREN | February 2, 2013 | Reply Brilliant and simple idea Lauren http://www.livinginaboxx.wordpress.com

FREYA - FASHIONABLE PEOPLE | February 2, 2013 | Reply I love looking at your inspiration and then the final look! Love it http://www.fashionablepeople.co.uk

KATHRIN / 6 FOOT ONE | February 2, 2013 | Reply Such a great idea! Love the size of the mesh material youve chosen for this DIY XO, Kat http://6footone.com/

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 2, 2013 | Reply Thanks! I searched pretty hard for the type that would look chic rather than cheap. x

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LILING | February 2, 2013 | Reply Amazing! If only I could sew

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply You should definitely learn, so so (sew) easy once you start, and then you can make all the amazing things you like!

GABY | February 2, 2013 | Reply So chic love the skirt !!! Great job!!!! Pretty!! x morefashion-gaby.blogspot.mx

SORCHA | February 2, 2013 | Reply Gorge! Did you find the fabric online?
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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply I found it locally near me actually, will let you know if I find any online!

SORCHA | February 5, 2013 | Reply Thanks! Found this http://showtimefabrics.co.uk/epages/eshop64 1520.sf/en_GB/? ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop64 1520/Products/AR04 26 but its more sporty I think.

ROCKABILLY BELLE | February 3, 2013 | Reply This pencil skirt is amazing- I am so inspired to go out and find some plane Jane skirts and revamp them into something fabulous! Glad I found your blog, I am always looking for ways to create and recreate things I find!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply I do that all the time this blog may as well be called the skirts DIY blog
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LAMA | February 3, 2013 | Reply Youre wonderful! This is a great DIY, thank you http://theundersized.blogspot.co.uk

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply Thank you! This had been on my mind for agggggessss and finally got around to it!

LOU | February 4, 2013 | Reply This is such a cool idea. Thank you for sharing. Lou http://www.thekeypieces.co.uk

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply No worries, so glad you like it!
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KRISZTINA WILLIAMS | February 4, 2013 | Reply I LOVE this!! And I love the styling too. You look so great!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 4, 2013 | Reply Thanks, tried to keep it simple

EMILY GRACE MOON | February 5, 2013 | Reply Love this idea! Skirts are probably my favorite thing to wear. Definitely want to try this now!

KASSANDRA | February 5, 2013 | Reply Love this skirt , but I would love to know where you purchased those fantastic heels! Thanks xoxo

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply

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They are Tony Bianco Karissa style, my absolute favourite. I think you can get them here but they only ship within australia. http://www.tonybianco.com.au/karissa.html x

ISABELLE | February 5, 2013 | Reply Beautiful Skirt! where could i get the mesh fabric in Sydney please?

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply Hmmm Im not sure, I know sydney (and aus in general) can be tricky for fabrics. Ill let you know if I find somewhere!

NICOLE | February 5, 2013 | Reply Amazing skirt. Ill try to do my own skirt like yours. I hope you dont mind

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GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply Absolutely not!

CHELSEA JADE | February 5, 2013 | Reply Oh this is amazing, I may try it out in white for SS! x

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 5, 2013 | Reply Such a good idea, I have been on the look out for white mesh!

AMALIE | February 5, 2013 | Reply awesome skirt! xx

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply Thanks Amalie, glad you like it!

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ANNY BARROS | February 5, 2013 | Reply cool idea! nasty-lady.blogspot.com

JANNE | February 5, 2013 | Reply This looks so nice!

CHARLOTTE | February 6, 2013 | Reply LOVE this skirt! might have to have a go myself!. P.s gorgeous new blog! xo

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply I am so glad you like the new layout, its always scary when you make such a big change

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TAYSHA RIGGS | February 6, 2013 | Reply Super cute and sooo simple!! Thx!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply Thanks!

ANNA | February 6, 2013 | Reply What a great idea, will definitely be trying this one out, it looks great! http://beblacknblue.blogspot.co.uk

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | February 6, 2013 | Reply Its such a simple project!

MUN | February 8, 2013 | Reply Im not the biggest mesh girl but you made it rock!
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SIENA | February 8, 2013 | Reply I love it!!! wow I will try ~ ~ !!

L'ICONOCLASTE | February 9, 2013 | Reply AH-mazing skirt, thanks a lot ! Gorgeous shoes too *_* Following you from now on http://www.l-iconoclaste.net

MCKENZIE | February 15, 2013 | Reply I love the idea of this I like that the darker underskirt stops mid-thigh to show off the mesh, it looks really good! http://currentlylovingblog.blogspot.com/

JESSY | February 18, 2013 | Reply Wow it looks great! Great DIY
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ALEX GABRIEL | February 22, 2013 | Reply A must-have for my spring wardrobe. Thank you for the easy DIY share!

MARIA | March 12, 2013 | Reply Wow You could be a fashion designer yourself!! This is faboulous!

CYPORA | April 12, 2013 | Reply Congratulations , Your an inspiration follow your dream and all good things will happen but remember to give bad it feels great

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RACHEL | April 29, 2013 | Reply Can I ask what bra youre wearing? It gives such a great shape for tee shirts!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | April 29, 2013 | Reply Its just a simple t-shirt bra from Marks & Spencers xxx

TREND TO TRY: MESH A PAIR & A SPARE | May 13, 2013 | Reply [...] know that mesh is one of my favourite fabrics for the coming summer, I wore my on-high-rotation DIY mesh pencil skirt on Day 1 of Sydney Fashion Week and loved how easy it was to wear comfortable and yet [...]

SYDNEY PHOTO DIARY A PAIR & A SPARE | May 14, 2013 | Reply [...] DIY mesh skirt, thrifted Gap tee, H&M jacket, Zara heels, DIY transparent [...]

GABRIELLE | May 18, 2013 | Reply Obsessed! What a great idea, I am totally going to do this. Found your site today and am in love! Youre so cute. xo!
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