DIY union jack flag skirt

After lusting over the flag shorts I decided to revamp my Topshop skirt but with a British twist, The holes in the denim ripped more over time making it impossible to wear without looking like just a strip of denim so this was a easy way to make an original new skirt.

You will need:
+an old skirt [I chose this topshop skirt because the holes had torn making it impossible to wear]

+A union jack flag. [I got this from a charity event but they're available in most craft shops]

+Sharp scissors

+Pins

+ A sewing machine. 

 Lay the flag on the area of the skirt you want to be covered,I chose to do one front panel and one back as this was where the biggest holes were. Cut the piece to 2 inches bigger than the panel needs to be. 

Then fold the edges over and pin along the edge to create clean lines for sewing. 

Don't forget to pin along the pocket as well so they fabric is tucked inside it so you can still use the pocket. 

Repeat this process on the back, this time don't worry about the pocket, we will do this later. 

Using the sewing machine to sew as close to the seams as possible, I chose to use a mustard coloured thread as this matched the seams on the skirt. 

The pocket is slightly more difficult you can either hand sew or push the base of the sewing machine into the pocket of the skirt this allows you to access it to create the stitch. Don't forget to make sure the denim is in between the two sides of the flag!

Once you've completed this panel move onto the back. 

Sew along the side panel and along the top, ensuring that you don't stitch the back pocket shut! 

Once you've done that you are the ready to sort out the back pocket.

Cut a small hole into the fabric and create a cross going up to the corner of the pocket.

Then fold the parts of the cross in to create clean lines, pin these into place. 

For the top of the pocket you can simply tuck that triangle of fabric into the pocket. 

Stitch the other side and bottom and then sew along the outside of the pocket. Again sticking as close to the seam as possible [Don't worry about being to neat, I'm terrible at sewing straight lines]

Then remove any lose threads and you have completed your fixed skirt!