Skirts – Page 24

Tutorial: Exposed elastic waist skirt with a clean finish inside

June 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade likes the look a skirt with an exposed elastic waist band. But she didn’t like the way it looks on the inside with the raw edges showing, so she figured out a method to attach the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Paula Dress with a surplice bodice and a circle skirt

June 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Daniella from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making her lovely Paula Dress. It has a figure flattering surplice bodice and circle skirt. The waist has pretty detail with rows of pleats. It’s a versatile style, one… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4-step easy maxi skirt

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight… Read more ...

10 Free Sewing Patterns For Kids

June 11, 2014 by Kym Terranova Leave a Comment

Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirt

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes. It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s vintage pillowcase skirt

June 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s skirt out of a vintage pillowcase. Pretty vintage pillowcases are fairly easy to find at estate sales. The one she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy elastic waist lace skirt

June 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this beautiful lace skirt for her daughter. Even with a layer of lace and lining, it’s an easy project thanks to the simple elastic waist band. She says she made this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double Layered Chevron Circle Skirt

June 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Double Layered Chevron Circle Skirt for little girls. It’s made from a striped knit fabric that she pieces together to make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: 4 Quarters Skirt

June 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she made her 4 Quarters Skirt. It’s a circle skirt pieced from four panels. She suggests making it from two coordinating prints. One print will be used for three panels, and the other makes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turned stripes knit pencil skirt

June 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls played with the stripes on some knit fabric to make this eye catching pencil skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she made it. She follows a basic stretch knit pencil skirt tutorial (linked to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Split skirt gardening apron

June 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make a unique gardening apron that’s designed for the bending, squatting, and reaching that’s part and parcel of active gardening. The skirt is actually made in two pieces to allow for easy movement. There are eight… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew wrap mini skirt

May 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make this wrap mini skirt without sewing a stitch. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial at Witchery showing how to twist and wrap a jersey knit scarf to make a stylish mini skirt. Jersey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Size down a too-big skirt and make a matching head scarf

May 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sally Ann shares a tutorial showing how she took a skirt that was several sizes too big and sized it down to fit. She also shortened it to a more flattering length. And with the extra fabric, she created a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Skirt, Take 2

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Skirt, Take 2. It’s a knee length A-line skirt with a comfortable yoga waistband. I think I could live in a skirt like this all summer long! Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt

May 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives… Read more ...