Okay, well here is a few books that I really loved
Marked, or House of Night series
Private Series (LOVED this one)
Uglies Series
I'd tell you i love you, but then I'd have to kill you.
Secrets of my Hollywood life
Twilight Saga
The Clique(only liked this one a little) Series
The Host
Unwind...
i would just cut it (and inch longer than wanted) then fold the end about a centimeter inside the skirt and sew that it wont look cheesy though then iron it to look flat and your done! :D