Skirts – Page 21

Tutorial: Draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt

October 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt. The semi-circle shape of the skirt creates a flattering silhouette, fitting close at the waist and flaring out from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls triple layer ruffle skirt

October 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one from a woven or a knit fabric. She used a corduroy for the one she made, which gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage circle skirt with accessories

October 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a circle skirt with coordinating accessories from 2 yards of fabric. It’s a vintage pattern pamphlet. If you use felt as the pamphlet suggests, go… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress from a thrifted skirt

October 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can turn a thrifted skirt (or maybe a skirt in your own closet destined for the donate pile) into a cute new sundress for a little girl – super fast, super easy. You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls tulle and fabric ruffle skirt

October 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making this little girls fabric and tulle ruffled skirt. Three of the four rows of ruffles on this pretty skirt are a floaty tulle, and one a cotton print. I don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide hem on a circle skirt

September 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Usually when I make a circle skirt, I go for the narrowest hem possible. The deeper a curved hem is, the more difficult it is to get it to lie flat. But Deby from So Sew Easy shows another method… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew simple gathered skirt

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you’re learning to sew and looking for a good first project, I’d suggest making a simple gathered skirt. They can be made to fit any size – babies, kids, adults – and require only easy straight seams. Pam from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide waistband pleated skirt

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a pleated skirt with a wide waistband, that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple. It can be as dressy or as casual as you like depending on what you put with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit stripwork skirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make this knit stripwork skirt. This style of work works equally well for girls and women. It’s a good project to use up smaller pieces… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy to make, easy to wear knit skirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A simple knit skirt like this one is a wardrobe staple. It’s easy to wear, and also happens to be easy to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Fabric requirements are simple –… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY patched skirt

September 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how you can DIY a patched skirt like this one. I’m loving the funky mix of patterns and the asymmetrical patching. You’ll need a heavy fabric like a canvas or denim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered skirt tied with a pretty sash

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows how you can make a gathered skirt tied with a pretty sash at the waist. Whether the skirt you make is fancy, like the layered lace and satin one shown here, or more casual made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skirt pattern alteration to add to hip but maintain the waist

September 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

What do you do when you need to add width to a skirt pattern, but just at the hip? Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows the pattern alteration to do just that, adding extra width at the hip but maintaining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered lace skirt

September 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Irene from Serger Pepper guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this layered lace skirt. It’s made so there are no raw edges showing, even on the back of the lining. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: African print pleated skirt

September 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from The Felted Fox shows how you can make an African print pleated skirt. Deep inverted box pleats showcase a large scale geometric print. She wears it with a matching shirt made with her wrap crop top tutorial. … Read more ...