How to sew a gathered skirt in 30 minutes - QUICK and EASY tutorial!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Dear Sewing Friends, another simple and quick skirt here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XUo4t8nJaWgJI

[@katevickery233]

My daughter and I spent a lovely afternoon making a skirt together. She is thrilled with it meanwhile I'm amazed we managed it with my basic skills. Thank you

[@nspindlow5046]

My great granddaughter is coming to visit me soon. This will be a quick and perfect gift for her.

[@CraftyRenate]

What a wonderful tutorial! You explain and show everything so clearly 👏. I'm completely new to sewing and everyone says to not immediately start by trying to make clothing, but to do something simple first. Well, I think your tutorial might actually be perfect for a complete beginner and it's... a wonderful piece of clothing. 😊 I'm gonna try it, thanks so much!

[@cindyhappel7376]

That is such cute fabric for a skirt for your toddler!! She’s going to love it. When I make things like that for my grandchildren I usually go to Michael’s and get a t-shirt that matches the skirt or pants or shorts and put a little patch on the shirt to match. In this case I would cut out a donut and appliqué it to the t-shirt!! Such a cute skirt and a great video - thank you!

[@elaineclarke7218]

Helped my 6 year old granddaughter make this skirt. Great video thank you.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great job!

[@xindiignacio2849]

Ok this is what i'm looking for..teaching step by step.thank you❤❤

[@MoonlightPuppets]

i love it how she always says: if i can do it, you can do it too

[@andtipidee]

I just finished making the skirt. Very simple and helpful tutorial! This is my first skirt I have sewn. Thank you.

[@76blackpanther]

I just bought you a coffee. You’re a beautiful person and I appreciate your videos.thank you.

[@sandythomas9714]

You are so awesome, you endeavor to bring tutorials that are easy , simple projects anyone can do and with creativity , we could mix and match and put together and create a garment that can be gorgeous, thank you!

[@flourishfaithfiber]

I love how your patterns are simple, yet so versatile and beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Great tip Alisa for sewing the elastic to insure it won’t twist💥❤️🧵✂️

[@pamiranashimkhanjada1206]

Hello Alisa! I really like the pattern, it's beautiful. And the skirt is so easy. You always come with a different topic. You're inspiration for me. Thanks.

[@annas.r.p.5835]

I make tons of play skirts for the dress up box for my daughter's PreK class. I use remnants and fancy used clothes from thrift stores. I have even repurposed lace curtains. ( all gently used fabrics) For cutting cottons I use the rip method to get straight of grain.... much faster. For fancy fabrics I use rotary cutter and quilting ruler. I love this style of garment sewing because it is fast and easy. Love your serger hints because I just got one and am learning to use it. Thanks for your videos I can see they will help me in the future.

[@georgannejohnson8187]

You've inspired me to make new spring skirts! Thank you for the easy tutorials for beginners like me.

[@lynetterene]

Exactly!!

[@Gpppixelfn]

Exactly the BEST sewing video for me as a beginner. I made the skirt by following her EVERY step😊

[@lauralopez-reese7116]

Thank you so much for the sewing lesson!!

[@deryckwilshaw918]

I used your tutorial to make a yellow plaid poly-viscose skirt for my Niece. I'm so happy with the result. Thankyou for the easy to follow tutorials!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great job and thank you for sharing!

[@deryckwilshaw918]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity 😀

[@steffwyatt1862]

That's great! I normally gather the fabric first and add a waistband. This is a much simpler alternative! I also do the hack at the end, sewing across the elastic to stop it twisting! I made it up but you also do it! I bet thousands of people do it, because it just works!

[@Gpppixelfn]

I DIDDDDDD IIITTTTT I used this video to make an Izar (Muslim Attire) for my son. Thank you SO MUCH I wish I could post a pic for you to see my finish product 😊. I subscribed and will be using your channel to start my sewing journey.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

OMG, I am so excited for you! That is so awesome and really great to hear! you can tag me on IG @thughtful_maker to share the pictures :)

[@lilladevihargoon9078]

Dear Alisa i really love watching ur videos. This fabric is very beautiful and you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@deniseshallow7128]

Nice

[@ch4rlijaynes]

thank you so much for this lovely straight-forward tutorial!! made my first skirt from it and I’m so delighted with how it turned out, going to live in it heading into the Aussie summer! :)

[@genicegorman3406]

Hi Alissa - years ago I made a very useful skirt from lightweight black gabardine for myself using a similar method. Wore it many, many times!

[@jamiellamoses8253]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial, Alicia, which is exactly what i need for summer. I love the jacket that you're wearing❤. Is there any chance of seeing the jacket tutorial in the near future? From a grateful subscriber in Cape Town, South Africa :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there, Jamiella! Thank you for your kind words, this cardigan is basically the same as in this video, I show you how to draft it and how to sew it :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXLRpmCLj6iApqs

[@jamiellamoses8253]

​Thank you very much for sharing the link @ThoughtfulCreativity ❤

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

That is just sooo cute, my daughter LOVES watching your videos especially, she says she likes that fabric also

[@redriverlights8902]

This is fabulous, and so clear and straightforward. Thank you

[@deebee9576]

Thank you so much! Beautifully clear explanation and the step by step instructions are perfect for a beginner. I know exactly what to do now.

[@mamasprintable2418]

Very helpful the tip about of much of width we need for the waist and the elastic final stiches was very helpful.. since the other day I attend to a gather skirt .. it came out very square on waist it did not gather much.. I was very disappointed. And it was left in much closet ... These two tips you now mentioned for sure will help me ... Thank you Alisa 👍😍🧵😊🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Pureimagination200]

You are my favorite sewing channel

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Alisa!! That skirt will look fabulous on your daughter.. Love quick easy projects.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@stephaniemathiasmusic]

I just joined your membership! Your tutorials are so so helpful!! I have made myself a t-shirt dress from scratch with your knit t-shirt tutorial and got tons of compliments! And I am making this skirt for my daughter right now! :) I am a beginner and was afraid of sewing for a long time! Thank you for making relatable videos and being so kind and encouraging through the whole process - it’s like having a friend helping me in person!!

[@stephaniemathiasmusic]

Also my daughter loved her skirt!! :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Stephanie, welcome and thank YOU so much for joining!I am so glad that these videos are helping you - make sure you check out Members Extra videos - they have more useful tips and some extra tricks and things to know. Yay! - so glad you're here and I hope there are many beautiful anf happy sewing moments in the future for you

[@stephaniemathiasmusic]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@courtneynuestro4519]

I need to make this skirt! Thank you for making this great tutorial!!!

[@imsewblessed1578]

Hello Alisa. Another very pretty and practical video. This would be a perfect first project. 🥰

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's exactly what I was thinking with this tutorial - easy, yet practical and wearable. And.... Artemis is into dress up right now, so I can use my scraps for these little skirts for her and keep her busy for a bit :)

[@Escape10mom]

Your daughter is gonna love that skirt. It's so cute!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, ma'am! She does - she is currently into dress up stage (toddlers, you know how it is....) and with pants she sometimes ends up with two legs in one pant leg, so... skirts are easier, he he ;) great scrap buster too, if sewn for little ones.

[@wildiris229]

Hi! Im already subscribed but just wanted to say your videos are so appreciated 😭so much time I've wasted watching other stuff and hard to understand. Thank you so much, I know when I find a video from you I will understand.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Iris!!! And welcome to the Members :) make sure that you check out all of the Members perks - there are so many :)

[@thuntshaditholepromotions652]

I really got inspired and doing it now😍😍😍😍😍😍 the best tutorials❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@lynetterene]

Another adorable project that is great for all ages, different fabrics, etc....looking forward to doing mine over the weekend!! Thank you as always...Easy, breezy....oh the twisted elastic, thank you 😊

[@soso-ux6wz]

Donuts yumm yumm 😛😀 love it thank you so much

[@Sarah-tc1rt]

Sweet! Thank you so much

[@CrownedLily]

Made it, and I added pockets because I need pockets in my life.

[@tiinywa6315]

Hi there 👋 Can l put any type of waistband on this skirt ? I have a machine sitting at home and from wtching your video I just want to start sewing 😄

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@tiinywa6315 If you want a more fitted waistband you will have to add a zipper to the skirt seam, gather the fabric onto the waistband and add a buttonhole or hook for closure. It's not hard, but takes a little more work. Get that sewing machine out and have fun learning something new!

[@UngreatfullDeath]

Hell yeah

[@allettwilliams8909]

Alias good day to , I am thankful to for your lessons on sewing, I myself is a seamless /dressmaker, I really ❤️ love your tutorial,please continue to do the I have been watching other person, and I have not learn as much as I have from you, I am from Jamaica 🇯🇲 my name is 'Allett ' love your channel Blessing 👍👍👍 A S

[@thuntshaditholepromotions652]

Thanks so much Alisa❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥the best tutorial

[@marthajohnson4335]

For the quarter inch turn down on waist and hem I have learned in my sewing class to use Wonder tape. It works pretty good. You have to get used yo it. It later washes out.

[@Starchild1144]

if i can do it then you can do it as well,at the beginning of all the videos,always gives me inspiration! 😂 i made my first draft.. tossed it on the ground and 5 minutes later i remember you saying “dont give up find out what went wrong” now i have a perfectly fitting draft! 💕 your videos are the only ones i can seem to understand ,thank you so much for being the person you are ,you truly are amazing and talented ,also great with fashion choices!

[@Starchild1144]

did i mention i bought my sewing machine last week !

[@lindalovehearts]

Them other videos made me seek for math tutoring (which ima need) lbvs but this video was very helpful, easy to learn and understand.🥰 thanks

[@janecard2060]

Excellent tutorial!! One of the best I have seen on KZbin. New to sewing but you make this look easy enough for me to give this a try!!

[@mosmanya]

beautiful thank you

[@genevieveanandappa20]

thank you

[@Rajdane]

Dad of a 7yo daughter here I have never even touched a sewing machine, but she now wants to make her own halloween skirt with me. Thanks for this tutorial, now all I need to do is to overcome my fear of messing up 😂

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Don't be scared - it is easier than you think and if you do mess up - well, haven't we all? :) As an encouragement, I have a 5 yo daughter and she has the most basic sewing machine, so we made 2 of these skirts together, one where she stitched it all by herself, I just gave directions of what sides to sew. So, you can TOTALLY do it :) happy sewing!

[@anaziliodesign]

This is a very nice tutorial, and loved your tip in the end, but I'm a newbie and I believe is easier to me to sew a rectangle first, so would be ok if I sew the hem and the elastic tunnel before closing the side?

[@ritavercruyssen900]

thank you for the tutorial have to try it xx

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Absolutely - it is VERY easy! You will love it!

[@ArlenePMCM]

So cute and quick!

[@janetlink9756]

Thankyou, that was easy enough

[@stacykidd926]

Wonderful, thank you!!

[@michaeladavies4867]

Really helpful- thanks!

[@fezekamokwala5084]

I love your jacket

[@KINGTHEYORKIE]

I’ll make a skirt!! Now 🥰I love it!!

[@mrs.cherylreid2429]

Love it very helpful

[@marianlanouette4768]

Thank you great idea

[@MimiSquad24]

hey, nice skirt love it would love to make it but I can't too hard am a beginner

[@mc.o364]

Que lindooooooo gracias por compartir saludos desde Costa Rica

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Gracias! :)

[@jenroldtv8946]

Hi ma'am I'm from Philippines I love watching your videos repeatedly it's a lot of things ideas and tips you shared.. sometimes i Cannot understand the word you say because it's so faster.. sorry couse I am a tagalog language but i also understand English.. 🙂 so when I cannot understand the words you say I just reduce the speed of the video.. and that's it I understand.. thank you for your kindness

[@darbfred12]

Tap the top right of the video then tap the settings button. There are video options including playback speed. Slow it down and you'll be all set!

[@jemmapinnington5556]

yay thank you!!

[@HelenMontgomery]

I LOVE THIS. I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE MY 3 GRAND DAUGHTERS THESE SKIRTS. THEY WILL LOVE THEM. THANKS. WHAT IRON IS THAT YOU USE. I NEED A NEW STEAM IRON, MINE OF 40 YEARS STOPPED STEAMING ALTHOUGH IT STILL GETS HOT ENOUGH TO IRON, BUT I ALSO WANT STEAM. THANKS. PLEASE REPLY.

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Super cute ❤️

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You are so kind, miss Arlene!

[@elinepieters5556]

I'm gonna try to make myself a dress with a gathered skirt and a corset style top with bow straps

[@rikkib7636]

Too cute! 😄

[@bonnierubin]

I have never sewed before. I bought a machine to learn, just so I can make a skirt for my granddaughter. Do I have to use elastic, or could I use cord for a drawing??

[@redzthename8958]

Really nice pattern. Any tips if you want to include pockets?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, I have a very detailed side seam pockets tutorial on my channel - go the "video" tab and take a look :)

[@lizziedae91]

Alisa, serious question this time, do you have any good resources for sewing a mens pocket t-shirt. my dad wants me to turn a long sleeve tshirt into short sleeve and use the cut off fabric to sew a pocket on the front. i want to get the proportions right.

[@eelf4415]

Can I use zig zag scissors instead of securing on sewing machine? Thank you for what you do!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Georgiana, you can - however that is the method that I would never use, as it really does not provide much of finishing of the edges, and with time it will unravel anyway. Hope this helps!

[@St3phanieR3eves]

How did you make the sweater or cardigan youre wearing I have that same fabric to use up

[@estherquinonez7812]

Hi what serger do you use and sewing machine. Love the skirt however I have a bit of a stomach can I just use my waist measurements without multiply by 2? I really want to make this skirt. Thank you so much for sharing you talent for sewing.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

No, because then you won't be able to put it on yourself and you won't have the gathers.

[@estherquinonez7812]

Thank you🙏💜

[@gynta7946]

Wow😍

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you! :)

[@MATHMARILU]

What fabric you use for IRONING?

[@carolrivera1740]

How long do you cut the elastic to the 20 in or the 40?

[@Vijayapradeep17]

U don’t

[@Vijayapradeep17]

Cut it

[@mamasprintable2418]

Question .. I sewn a gather skirt with a fabric similar to Drill fabric.. it ended up bulky in front and in the back... Is there a solution for this .. very disappointed ☹️.. pls advise

[@mamasprintable2418]

My waist measurement is 37 and I cut 60 is width .. is that why the bubble shows the front and back or is the type of fabric use... Pls advise

[@leshabenn3368]

@@mamasprintable2418 Remember she had said the width should be at least twice our waist. So in your case you should have cut it at 74 inches.

[@leraedrayton4717]

does this work for big people?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yes, just use your own measurements and think if you like to shave more gathers or less gathers.

[@soso-ux6wz]

😍😍😍🤗

[@lizziedae91]

My question is how have you not aged at all in 5 years especially after having a baby in that time?!

[@merrybajracharya2677]

Please make shorts 🙂

[@yuiyuiyu5441]

👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@noracorrea4064]

🤩😍🙏

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you :)

[@estherchandy6292]

You're such a lady. I love how gently you speak. So rare in today's world. P.S. i am the complete opposite and I wish i wasn't. That said, today is a great day for a dirndl

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Esther, I think we all bring something to the table, the key is in the good intentions, then I think all is good :) thank you for your kind word AND... isn't any day a good day for dirndl? :D

[@nicolecrystal6765]

No music it's ruins it

[@mc.o364]

Lindooooooo gracias por compartir