Skirts – Page 15

Tutorial: Pleated wrap skirt tied in a bow

August 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this beautiful pleated wrap skirt. The short skirt has deep pleats and a waist band tied in a big bow at the side. And because it’s a wrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Midi skirt with patch pockets

August 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make this lovely midi length skirt with patch pockets. The mid-length skirt is gathered on to a wide waist band, with a back zipper closure. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy shirred waist skirt

August 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew up a quick skirt using elastic shirring for the waistband. You can make them in any size, for any age, in any length. She shares a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cheater method for making girls skirts with sewn in shorts

August 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These little girls’ skirts with shorts attached are playground ready. With the shorts sewn in underneath, little girls can flip and twirl to their hearts’ content without worrying about their panties showing. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute simple banded skirt

August 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This girls’ simple banded skirt is an easy sewing project – easy enough for beginning sewists or even kids to make. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to do it. You can make the skirt with just a few… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian maxi skirt with a high-low hem

August 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a beautiful Bohemian maxi skirt with a high-low hem. It’s fitted through the hips, with a full skirt hanging from a drop waist. The high-low hem is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Any skirt to a maternity skirt in over-the-belly or under-the-belly variations

August 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Bobbins On My Mind shows how you can convert any skirt into a maternity skirt. She shows it with the Grainline Moss skirt, but this will work with any skirt pattern – or on a skirt you already… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork wrap skirt for an 18″ doll

August 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafting a Green World shows how you can make this patchwork wrap skirt for an 18″ doll, made from postage stamp quilt blocks so the scale is perfect for an 18″ doll. It you’ve got some tiny scraps, this would… Read more ...

8 Patterns To Make An Adorable School Dress

August 6, 2015 by Larissa Coleman 1 Comment

The first day of school is a special occasion for any child, and what better way to celebrate than by making them an adorable new dress to wear? These 8 patterns are perfect for making a special dress that your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draped wrap skirt

August 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a draped wrap skirt. It has the summery look of a sarong skirt, but it’s all sewn on to a waistband so there’s no wrapping and tying… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lazy Days skirt variations for dolls and girls

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs posts at Oliver + S with recipes to customize their Lazy Days skirt to make a matching skirts for girls and dolls. The Lazy Days skirt is a free pattern in girls sizes. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated mini skirt

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pleated mini skirt like this one. I am loving this style of skirt right now! The short, full skirt is so kicky and fun. Use a heavier fabric to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow Pocket Skirt

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial for making her Rainbow Pocket Skirt. I think it should be called the Rainbow Pocket Skirt of Cuteness, because rainbow and giant pockets. Cuteness (literally) all the way around! Her tutorial is… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf… Read more ...