30 minute skirt - sew an easy stretch skirt in minutes

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Never sewn any clothes before? You'll be amazed how easy it can be to make something that fits you just right. Start out with this 30 minute skirt. Either draw out your own pattern right on the fabric, or download one I've already made for you, for free.
This skirt uses less than a yard of stretch knit fabric. It you fancy a above knee skirt, you might even be able to get two skirts from a yard - bargain!
It has an elastic waist, and fits at the hips and waist with a straight skirt. Depending on the fabric you choose this an be an everyday casual skirt, a smart skirt for the office or even a special skirt for a night out.
Follow along in the video and you'll soon be sewing up your own 30 minute easy skirt pattern.
If you like the fabric I used, you can get it here - bit.ly/1pYZpbD

[@timr4895]

This was a very easy to follow DIY, you explained all aspects of sewing this skirt. I am a guy learning to sew an outfit for my daughter and wife and you made it so simple, thank you very much for this tutorial because it now gives me confidence which I did not have as much before viewing your tutorial.

[@FranVGConstantine]

This pattern was my first skirt pattern. The instructions are very easy to follow. I have made three skirts. I love So-Sew-Easy patterns and instructions.

[@peggy806]

I'm so excited you posted this tutorial! I've been wanting to make this skirt for my daughter and didn't know exactly how but now I do. Thank you!

[@annedull8212]

Just found your channel. Great idea on how to custom shape skirt to ones own figure. Thank you.

[@georgiamasaouti6299]

Your teaching skills are beyond EXCELLENT!!!! Congratulations!!! Greetings from Greece!

[@kaylajohnson5156]

Best tutorial I have seen so far! Clear, precise directions. And you take into account women with curves!! Thank you!!

[@tommelot7017]

Great tutorial. I have been sewing garments for years, but I love your fresh approach.

[@susanwalshmercer7462]

Lovely fabric. You should have tried it on. I would have loved to see you wearing it.

[@janetmawson9942]

This tutorial was well explained in simple easy to follow instructions. I have been looking how to make a stretch pencil skirt so many thanks teacher. X

[@Marialla.]

Nice shaping advice. Very disappointed, though, that there wasn't a final reveal of you wearing the skirt so we could have a better idea how the shaping actually looks when finished. Otherwise a good tutorial.

[@ldcawood]

There are pictures of her wearing the skirt on her website. Follow the link in the info.

[@annettehachey7909]

very easy to follow instructions. I have some old dresses that are a knit fabric and out of style. I'm going to make skirts from them. Thank you for the video 😊.

[@bcvahsfam]

I made it! It was my first project with a knit fabric. Not as hard as I had thought. I'm looking forward to seeing your other videos. Thank you so much for this video. I could not have done it without your tutorial. Even though this is an easy project, it still took me a while as I am learning and everything is new. I do need easy projects like this one. I plan to make more of these as it is comfortable and looks nice.

[@lynetterene]

I love how you added shaping to the skirt....I just have to sew it up tomorrow and probably even the sides a bit with rotary cutter then sew 😊

[@cynthiathayer3412]

It would be helpful if you showed the final skirt on to see how it ended up from a fitting standpoint. I'm not sure that adding 3 inches to the waist width makes for a very nice fit using a knit so it would have been great to see how it fit you.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

What a great skirt. I'm going to make a long one and use my surger. Thank you for making it easy!

[@julieroach9839]

Well explained, easy to follow video. Can't wait to make this skirt. thank you.

[@tobiasgertz7800]

Listening to this accent speak in imperial units just makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Thank you.

[@SoSewEasy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackiecollier9688]

I thought that your tutorial was very clear and easy to follow , thanks :)

[@Averil07111]

Wonderful tutorial. I always enjoy your videos

[@anjavandenbergh2977]

skirt is beautiful

[@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995]

Thank you so much! A very easy and great tutorial. You are amazing as usual❣

[@bazoin1]

Enjoyed this tutorial and shall be looking for some jersey fabric in my stash and have a go.

[@rubytuesday9831]

Thankyou for a very straight forward tutorial....

[@sheilakleiman9513]

This was a great video ~ I have the same sewing machine so I really could learn what to do!

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Thank you. Like how you shaped the skirt.

[@Maridith2]

I really enjoyed this tutorial, it does look so sew easy. Thank you for sharing!

[@tonihetrick3772]

I'm just experimenting with learning how to sew and this tutorial is great. Made me far less intimidated

[@mr.e.2001]

Very nice tutorial. Just what I was looking for.

[@praterclp]

Great video. Easy and I have all the materials to make this. Thanks for sharing.

[@SoSewEasy]

Do send me photos of your finished skirt - I'd love to see what you make.

[@praterclp]

Deby Coles No problem, will do.

[@Liepos11]

I love your tutorial! ❤️ Thank you!!!

[@firefliesdanceyo]

It's so easy to learn from you! Great tutorial.

[@amandacrown7307]

thank you so much for sharing.. would love to see how to do drawstring skirt fine that very comfortable at my age !!!

[@garybalius616]

I love your tutorials and am anxiously awaiting a new one soon. Keep up the good work!

[@susanarodriguez9830]

Thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial! 🌺

[@carmelavicaria7129]

Fantastic tectorial thank you I'm going to try and make a skirt for myself !!!

[@loveasmr5336]

Thank you for a great video I found it very easy to follow

[@tanishalynne]

I love the print. Great video.

[@the7thdecade]

The fabrics are beautiful and you are so clear with your instructions. I'm glad you Subscribed to my channel which brought me to yours. This is really a very good tutorial. And the end result, very pretty. Thumbs up!

[@clairedriscoll8628]

Such a fun make - thank you

[@semperfidelis2970]

Excellent quality tutorial

[@angiefred6694]

Love your video!! 😃 Thanks

[@shireenmohamed9033]

excellent tutorial. i will try this. have a good day

[@nandajagdeo9647]

U explained so well thank u

[@marycaird4455]

so sew easy , thank you great video

[@jeanierussell201]

Thanks!

[@himaleemigel6413]

Thank you! well explained

[@marjorieclaudelortiz2771]

que lindas gracias por compartir saludos desde Costa Rica

[@jaynejennings9998]

Thank you for this ,found it really helpful. Are you still doing videos ?

[@GabelGreen]

Can instead sew wide waist hem, wide enough for 3/4 inch elastic to be pulled through with safety pin or tied to crochet needle.

[@mandybarraclough8785]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow guide, I’m new to sewing and think i could make this, what type of jersey material is it may i ask please x

[@markhines6930]

brillant so simple to follow

[@suzannepaulis3970]

Hi Really fabulous tutorial. Can I use this tutorial with poly cotton fabric? Thank you Suzanne

[@sunnyday4962]

Went to fabric link and don't know if this is jersey or knit or how much stretch. Is it 20% or 40% or 50% stretch? Can't find pattern and used the link. I would buy the fabric if I could find it.

[@debbieloveridge]

the hem looks like a straight stitch, is that right? I'm so happy to find this tutorial. I have a pretty 4 way stretch purple paisley that I think will look great with this pattern. oddly enough your measurements are the same as mine so the math is done! If you still look at this, it's been a couple years since you posted, I would like to be sure about the hem stitch. thanks so much. Debbie, silverado, california

[@lisafeldmann9863]

For sewing knits, you have to do a very narrow zig zag stitch. On most machines, you can adjust both the width and length of the stitch. Make the zig zag the most narrow it can go. Hope this can still help as you posted a year ago. :-D

[@mariaburgado2920]

The fabric is beautiful! Where did you buy it? Thanx

[@sandibeach7291]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@rasheedamohammed3223]

yo love it u can teach very good

[@PDPTWO]

excellant video!

[@jamietreuting8096]

Why did you mark 9" on both sides? Was that the difference between your waist and your hips? I'm short so my difference is 7"; therefore, would I mark 7" on both sides?

[@linaadams138]

Jamie Treuting I know I'm not who you asked, but I am a sewing teacher. Yes, mark at 7".

[@sandramontanez777]

Jamie Treuting yes plus 1" for waistband. So 8"

[@gabelgreen297]

Can alot 1/2-3/4 inch seam and zig zag edge so that it does not ravel.

[@ruthannweber9568]

I love that fabric, where did you find it.

[@brendashoemaker1719]

That skirt is adorable, hope I can find some pretty fabric when I make myself a skirt.

[@donnas2605]

Thank you so much

[@phyllisyarbrough6909]

How come it doesn’t let you download your pattern? It only lets you sign up for your newsletter!

[@debbielittle6956]

Hi Debbie, how would I go about adding a flare on the bottom of this skirt like a trumpet skirt style, I have a skirt I purchased, made of knit materials it is straight like this one but at the bottom it flares out with triangles. I'd love to make one but don't know how. Thanks Debbie Little

[@soniasantana1177]

Beautiful! Which kind of fabric is this? Thanks

[@hollymerchant9550]

Did you go back and zig-zag the seams?

[@krislape1700]

Do you think these dimensions will work for a less stretchy fabric. Not much give to my fabric. Would I need to add more fabric for the hips?

[@hannahlopez3411]

Looks easy

[@mariango1260]

Thanks! This is very helpful.

[@tutsecret499]

So, how big is the fabric you spread on the table, if my hips are 47 inch then I cut 47 widht rectangle?

[@oldtimerlee8820]

If your hips are 47", then you need 47" + 2" +/- for ease and a seam allowance of 5/8". Total 49 5/8" wide rectangle. There is a variable of how much ease (room for comfort) is needed. Depends on the stretch of the fabric and how much comfort is desired. (Tight fitting or more loose fitting.) Hope this helps.

[@lisafeldmann9863]

Thanks! This helped me for sure.

[@johnroekoek12345]

11:35 Cool trick!

[@francineflaks9621]

Where do you get your beautiful fabric?

[@SoSewEasy]

This one is from here - www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7018035/type/dlg/www.fabric.com/buy/0302021/laguna-stretch-cotton-jersey-flower-dark-grey It really does feel very nice too, very soft.

[@donnas2605]

Can you use this same technique with woven fabric as opposed to knit?

[@SoSewEasy]

For the woven fabric you'd need to be rather more precise and include some ease and darts. I've got a step by step on how to make a custom fit woven skirt here - so-sew-easy.com/making-a-pencil-skirt-sloper/

[@4vrceltic]

Wanted to see you wearing it at the end to see the fitted outcome... 😕

[@Donndexx]

👍👍👍

[@kisraelite1567]

No so easy