https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/simple-skirt-tutorial • Posted by Surf jewels
Want to make a simple skirt, but don't want the hassel of a pattern, I will show you how to make a skirt with just a piece of fabric and a zip.
Want to make a simple skirt, but don't want the hassel of a pattern, I will show you how to make a skirt with just a piece of fabric and a zip.
Select some fabric that you would like to make your skirt from.
Measure your waist and cut out a piece of fabric that is 2" longer than this to allow for seams and cut it 4" wide (so that it can be folded over). You can adjust this if you want a wider or smaller waistband. Cut out a piece 56" for width by the length you want. Both measurements can be adjusted. If you want a fuller skirt use a piece wider than 56" and if you want it longer, cut the length longer.
Cut your fabric in half, then cut the back piece in half, so that you have three skirt pieces and a waistband.
Now sew the skirt pieces at the sides. Then make two or three pleats either side of middle and sew the skirt to the waistband. Sew the back and insert the zip. Sew the hem and you are done.
You should then have a skirt. You can make all sorts of variations to this pattern, make a long skirt, a narrower one or a really full one.
For more pics and info visit my blog post: http://surfjewels.tumblr.com/post/75503960315/simple-skirt-tutorial and for more projects and sewing check out my blog here: http://surfjewels.tumblr.com/ If you make a skirt from this tutorial please upload pics, I'd love to see them :) Good luck