DIY Gathered Midi-Skirt (With Pockets!) | How To Make A Gathered Skirt

How to make a gathered midi skirt with pockets! Head to squarespace.com/roseryapparel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: ROSERYAPPAREL.
IMPORTANT: At 2:49 there is a mistake in the skirt measurement formula! The waistband shouldn't be divided by 2. Sorry for the confusion! :) Find the updated formula HERE: www.roseryapparel.com/videos/...
A note on interfacing: I find that the 3 casings of elastic makes the waistband structured enough without the need for interfacing, but feel free to add some to the waistband if you prefer!
Shop my sewing patterns: www.roseryapparel.com/shop​​
Sign up for my newsletter: eepurl.com/gX0nbP​
Things mentioned:
Gingham linen fabric: bit.ly/2OYzVFg
My fabric scissors: ldhscissors.com?bg_ref=Ol3q8HPRD7 *
Pocket template: bit.ly/3sygvpg
What I'm wearing: • Up-cyclying My Thrift ...
Where to find me:
+ Shop: www.roseryapparel.com/shop​​​
+ Instagram: / roseryapparel
+ Twitter: / roseryapparel​​​
+ Facebook: / roseryapparel​
Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Squarespace.
* Affiliate Link. This means that if you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.

[@RoseryApparel]

IMPORTANT! At 2:49 there's a mistake in the skirt measurement formula! The waistband shouldn't be divided by 2. Sorry for the confusion :) Find the updated formula here: www.roseryapparel.com/videos/diy-gathered-midi-skirt

[@sarahrichards917]

I was literally just thinking this! Thank you!

[@evepaludan7713]

Thank you, Janelle!

[@danielleisla4465]

How many yards do I need for the main skirt and the lining?

[@OCDTraci]

OMG thank you for this, I was racking my brain trying to figure out why it needed to be divided in two, lol

[@bethanyrosebanks2882]

it still says on the website to divide it by 2. so do we not do that now? also what about that length? I'm 6ft5 so i don't know if it will be long enough at 33.5 inches

[@paigequeenb8257]

I don't think I measured right BUT I totally just made this skirt and I'm very happy. Is it perfect? No way. Do I adore it? Yes! Am I officially making gathered waistbands for everything? Yes!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay! I’m so glad you loved this project! Go you 👏🏻🧡

[@ellamcken462]

You are my hero, making pockets on everything YES YES YES!!!!

[@lilmeyer4930]

My toxic trait is watching your videos a hundred times and believing I can make these things first go - I started sewing yesterday, and I cannot. 😂

[@lopaisate]

Just go slow and focus on one step at a time. You can do it!

[@prestondinosaur3308]

I too watch them 100 times. I also watch while doing the project and constantly pause and rewind. I made my whole project and decided to unstitch it because it could be better. 😂

[@elizabethohare1366]

I watched this with my 9 year old granddaughter and we both loved the skirt!

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw lovely! Thanks for watching 🧡

[@ShareWithHT3]

@@RoseryApparel lovely skirt and easy to wear

[@nusaha7679]

did u use a different measurement or did the same one work?

[@noelfortman7693]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I recently got a sewing machine and wanted to dive right in, I had some Disney fabric and wanted to make a skirt for a trip to Disney World. It took me 2 4 hour stretches since I'm brand new, but this tutorial was amazing and I love my skirt! :)

[@ravensnow2931]

I finished making this out of fabric I had in my stash! Here are my tips: Imperial people, you can make the skirt out of exactly two yards of main fabric (anywhere from ~44-54" wide) if you make the following modifications: * You must make the pockets out of contrasting fabric no matter how wide your fabric is. * The full width of the main skirt panels will be the width of your fabric (or you will potentially trim a little bit off of the sides if you are smaller and your fabric is wider). (Just to note, 43" wide fabric still produced a decent effect on my 38" waist, although my proper width measurement for both panels should have been closer to 58." More gathers/width would obviously be better, but my finished "suboptimal" skirt still has a lovely gathered effect. I would say you're good to do this as long as your fabric width is the same or larger than your waist measurement.) * If your fabric is narrow (~44" wide), you must also make the waistband out of contrasting fabric UNLESS your hips measurement is also smaller than your [fabric - seam allowance] is wide. * OR, if your fabric is narrower than your hip measurement AND you don't mind a shorter midi-length, (33.5" made a skirt slightly too long for my liking anyway, and I'm 5'3"), then you can still get the waistband out of the main fabric by piecing the waistband. With the gathers, I don't think it's noticeable. (Measure up 11" from the bottom of the 2 yards and cut along the full width of the fabric. Cut that into two 5.5" lengths from which to make your waistband. Cut the remaining length in half, and you should end up with the two main skirt panels that are 30.5" long.) Hope someone finds this helpful!

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

that all seems toooooo complicated!! 😱

[@blackvalpirate]

I just bought some antique fabric, and this is literally exactly what I was looking for!

[@mosthighlyintrovertedlady3319]

So simple and beginner-friendly! I love the color scheme of your videos! 🌼🌸🍊🤍

[@eyelashesfallen]

Thank you SO much for this tutorial! I've made my dream skirt! I used 2m fabric so a bit less gathered, my waistband has two casings instead of three, and I made it into a maxi skirt because the pleats just look so nice falling to the ground ❤️

[@ravensnow2931]

I need to check my fabric stash to see if I can make this skirt. I love the midi length, and the triple elastic waistband is one of my favorite waistband methods. It’s so comfortable!

[@CJ-iq9ny]

I ❤ how you tidy up the edges before sewing it all together!

[@AT-fi7tz]

Great tutorial 👌 Can't wait for the fabric stores to open in the UK and try this out! You always do a brilliant job 👏 love your tutorials

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Love that you included pockets! I will be making this as a summer project without the lining. I’m a beginner sewist but this looks easy enough 🙂

[@EP-xm7yq]

I've been looking for a simple skirt like this for ages! Love it!

[@michelleliquoriross3790]

This is so fun! I started watching you based on the rust-colored skirt you made w/o a pattern, long ago. The only thing I would do differently is to turn the lining with the wrong sides together so there is no seam against my skin. That's just a personal preference. It's a lovely skirt!

[@senaaileigh]

Thank you for this video, Janelle! Helped me figure out how to add pockets to a lined skirt that I already had 🥰

[@rayyg786]

Beautiful tutorial!! Might make One. For now, I'm really motivated to go ahead and sew a cute bucket hat for our toddler.

[@bridmcgrath3606]

I love that u have to add pockets to everything lol.Hope ur having a lovely day janelle

[@jannamcglynn4136]

I love this skirt! You do such a beautiful job creating these pieces. I have all 3 of your patterns. Thank you for doing what you do!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! And thanks for all of the support! It really means a lot 😊🧡

[@mariloca11]

This video is so helpful and such a good building block for more complicated skirts. Thank you!! 🥰

[@nanadacute]

I've just made it and I love it so bad! For the lining I used the wrong formula but I cut it on the sides so it turned out okay. I used a muslin fabric that was a bit stretchy and super thin so it was kinda complicated to cut and sew. For absolute beginners like me I'd recommend using cotton or linen fabric which doesn't stretch much. Yet the result was just stunning! Thank you so much for the tutorial

[@InaTrendyTown]

Perfect! I bought a gigham fabric in yellow some months ago and I didn't know what to make and watching your video, you gave me a fastastic idea, thanks!

[@sharonbrinders1224]

Such a pleasure watching you Janelle. Love the skirt...can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing and remain blessed xxx. ...

[@hawthorngrove3629]

I'm really loving your videos. You make sewing seem so achievable. I think It's about time to rummage through my Vintage Fabric stash and dust off the sewing machine.

[@lyndarandall185]

Wow,it's fantastic. I would never have thought to use a sheet for the lining.What a great way to recycle. 🌸

[@tinadotter7577]

@@EmilyDavidson-hd3qz even if the sheets are washed at a thrift store. I normally wash in hot water with a little bleach before cutting. And yes, the elastic saves you when you otherwise have ran out. Been there, done that. 🤣🤣❤❤

[@csifan52]

I used to have a skirt just like this when I was younger and I LOVED it! I’m so happy that you have such wonderful directions and add pockets! Thank you!

[@laurag7295]

I have some mini-wale corduroy, which will be great for this!!!

[@ThatRomyKate]

Lovely! I thought the waistband was shirred but the 3 elastic channels is an interesting way of doing it! Thanks for the tutorial 😊

[@DeannaFoster001]

This is great! I’m combining this pattern with the tiered skirt pattern. I want this waistband/lining and that skirt. My first time ever making pockets!

[@Em-bv7oo]

Thank you - looking forward to choosing some cotton linen to have a go at making one of these.

[@ArmindaHeart]

So cute! I recently made flat front and elastic back waistband for a skirt. I think I will make my next skirt this way again but do the three channels at the back instead of one. It looks more comfortable and flattering with three channels.

[@narellehancock6188]

Just what I was looking for! This will be my first attempt at a skirt before I try my hand at zippers and pleats! Thankyou for the great tutorial 😊

[@cristinaarisa558]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, I’ve bought a lovely fabric a while ago and wanted to do a skirt. The fabric is green with zebras, I love it!!! ❤️

[@rayyg786]

Sounds great, that Made me Smile. I have a blue/brown/green african fabric with umbrellas..if it's wide enough I might use it for this also :)

[@buicamtu4]

This was just the type of skirt i was looking for! I can't wait to try this pattern for myself

[@k.f.4320]

I love this skirt!! Thank you so much for these great instructions. I especially like the pockets and waistband. Now I have a use for all of that elastic left over from making mask! Yay!!

[@RoseryApparel]

I’m glad you liked it 😊 You’re right, such a good way to use up leftover mask fabric!

[@carolg.6838]

I appreciate this tutorial so much! So easy to make a skirt that will fit anyone. I will try one for myself, then maybe for my sisters.

[@marionlacey1074]

You have done. an easy learning demonstration yet again Janelle......and made a lovely skirt! 🌺

[@mmv10]

Awesome video, I am buying fabric tomorrow and finally going to try to make my own skirt!

[@fortunatentanjana2125]

I love you❤️ forever for this tutorial 😄😚😘 I am so happy, coz that skirt is one of the reasons I clicked on one of your videos and started watching your lovely videos 🧡

[@claudiajeanpierre3098]

Beautiful. Your tutorial seem so simple and easy to follow. . Thank you for sharing.

[@antoinetterussell6546]

Great video and beautiful skirt! Thankyou for including how to add a lining as I am a beginner and I've been making skirts and would like to add a lining! I have some linen fabric that I am going to use to make this skirt!

[@karenstimson2683]

Just a suggestion for the casing--if you stitch the casings completely closed, then unpick the back seam of the waistband where the 3 casings are, it makes it easier to thread the elastic through. You can hand stitch the small openings closed, but you really don't have to as they don't show with such a gathered waistband. I've been sewing since the 1960's and found this to be a useful tip.

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

why, what an awesome pick! so, to just sew everything flat, but then take out a few stitches to get in there? thanks!

[@karenstimson2683]

@@TheStitchWitchPodcast Yes, it works just like that. Quick and SEW easy!

[@laurag7295]

Thank you!!!

[@CeresAzalia]

I just wanted to say thank you for including my silly nonsensical American measurements. I hate that we use this nonsense system, but seeing as my government felt fit to give me this absurd way of measuring things, I'm ever so grateful to any content creator who takes the time to include them.❤❤❤ Wonderful tutorial, and I love your voice. It's very soothing and calming.

[@RoseryApparel]

Haha you’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful ☺️

[@smokypoo]

great video, I'm getting back into sewing after a long time and also wanted this kind of skirt With pockets so this tutorial is perfect! TY :)

[@livethefun]

So pretty! I can't wait to try this once I'm done moving house.

[@orsolyalevay2830]

Yay, I love the waist solution, perfect for my project 🤗 thank you!!

[@TheJaniebabe]

Very nice job Janelle, looks great as does your super cute, thrift flip top. Have a fabulous week!!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks so much! You too, lovely 🧡

[@hithere7282]

You make everything look so easy.thank you.

[@jjcotton9423]

Making Simplicity 9145. Adding a lining now. Thanks for the idea!

[@starbrown1219]

I love the skirt and especially the waistband, as it can fit a variety of sizes. Hard to find these to buy. Maybe I’ll break down and try this, as I have not sewn garments since high school. (the 60’s) plus I have a serger. And they are cooler than jeans during the summer here in the U.S. The gingham linen is so cute. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kyramunson3623]

Finally gonna follow your tutorial tomorrow! My church is having a western themed vbs so I'm making this skirt but longer (did a 3 min pinterest research to see what ladies back then wore lol), might add a ruff to the bottom if I have enough fabric 🤔 hope I can do it in one day! 😆😅

[@SmilieCats]

Thank you for showing how to do pockets and lining!

[@karin0963]

Thank you! I need a comfortable skirt like this. Very nice.

[@tinadotter7577]

I love the waistband. My next skirt needs this. Thank you.

[@olivers333]

WOW, not made how I thought.. I thought it was just stirred at top lol.. it’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@hilalyucel1876]

I'll try this one. Looks amazing 😍

[@hithere7282]

You make everything look so easy

[@justicepete6144]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, im going to try it for a ribbon skirt 🙌🏻🥰

[@rainydaymakes]

I've been searching for a gathered skirt tutorial so this is perfect!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay I’m so glad to hear that! Have fun making it 😊

[@elsa8577]

Thank you so much for sharing step-by-step You are awesome 😊

[@Tirrith]

Great tutorial! Can't wait to make a gingham skirt for myself 🥰🤩

[@RoseryApparel]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@deannaworm2365]

Love this tutorial. This skirt is so cute!!!!

[@werewitch9466]

Thank you, I have been looking for a blue gingham skirt for forever but cant seem to find one! I have not sewn much before (only some handsewing to make old pieces into new pieces) so ths might be a new hobby too! It was very imformative, thank you :)

[@maminot4822]

i love you! this is the exact skirt i want to make and you gave it pockets!

[@LauraLamn]

Beautiful skirt and so clearly explained ☺️

[@gregoryburnett5517]

Great way to make an elastic casing. Easy to sew skirt. Thank you. Sandra B.

[@Umm_Uzair]

I absolutely Love this .. Will definitely take on this project and tag you 🤍🤗

[@clancy87]

This skirt is amazing! I would LOVE if you could please do a video on overlocker tension and how to get the right tension for certain fabrics.

[@helloemilymills]

Agreed! I think I have the same overlocker as Janelle, and it always struggles if the fabric gets thick (not sure if it's machine or user error 😅)

[@RoseryApparel]

Ooh yes! Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll keep it in mind 😊

[@colorsconnected]

Im going to make a mother and daughter matching skirts. Thanks for the tutorial 😀

[@mckellcreates1692]

This was just what I was wanting to do today, and I have a sheet for my lining as well! I love your videos and also love that your name is Janelle because that is my husband's grandma's name and she was the most lovely person!

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw that’s so lovely! You don’t hear of the name Janelle very often 😊 Have fun making your skirt!

[@sharoncrawford6450]

Lovely skirt. I will definitely be making this skirt. I have some border print fabric in cotton that will make a beautiful skirt. Thanks! 👗🧵🥰

[@busysewingbee3819]

This is a wonderful video! It seems pretty easy to make except I wouldn’t even know where to start for measurements and cutting it to fit me! Lol. Fun to watch though. 😊

[@visionofawallflower]

I prefer skirts with an elastic waist so that I can wear them over chunky tucked in sweaters in the winter ❤️. Thanks for this, I may make one this weekend!

[@merveaktas34]

Aradığım etek videosunu buldum ama ingilizcem pek iyi değil. Önemli yerleri anlayamıyorum. Harika görünüyor. Elinize sağlık ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@yl6616]

I love this tutorial and I love my skirt! ❤thank you 🌸

[@autumnthemaker]

Oh I love this!! I just bought some adorable lavender gingham fabric and I couldn’t decide what kind of skirt to make with it- I might just have to make this one!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay, have fun making it 😍

[@rayyg786]

Ah! Lavender gingham!! That Sounds so cute!

[@sus5315]

Wow😍thank you so much for your great videos and advices it helps me as a beginner keep going ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@basiabaron8078]

I love the skirt. Also would love to sew the blouse

[@ayahamdy1832]

the skirt looks super cute

[@alexiadeda5409]

I love everything you made!! Xoxo from México 🇲🇽💗

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a cute skirt! Thank you for sharing your video!

[@RoseryApparel]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it 😄

[@flusteraded]

You make it look so easy

[@gisanz9129]

You make it seem so easy 👏

[@carjen121]

Love your style of clothing👏👏👏👏

[@heathersarbo271]

Love the skirt! I’m going to make one!

[@RoseryApparel]

Yay! Have fun making it 🧡

[@sosmedyoan3546]

Love your tutorial Janelle. I plan to make this skirt out of my old gathered dress that I no longer fit, and since I don't have sewing machine, guess I have handsew all of the part. Wish me luck 🤣🤣🤣

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

What a great idea, to use a 👗 dress. Did you make it?

[@laurag7295]

Good luck!!!

[@creativeeverydaylife]

Thank you so much!!!! I will so much make a skirt like that!!!

[@abbyrushmer8195]

Love this skirt and will have a go at making one, just wondered what width your elastic was for the waistband? Thank you!

[@user-dx7zl9sr1o]

Thank you very much love from Türkiye İzmir ❤😊 l wish happy New year a❤😊

[@lisaw.9731]

Tanks for your lovely made Video, i made the skirt today and there were great Tipps in the process.😇 Lukily i realised the waistband measurement was wrong. The Problem is Not the waist but the but :D i can't get the waistband over there. So i made it larger, almost too large. In my size with a waistlength of 103 cm there is much to much fabric with your measurements, in total almost 3 Meter. I don't know if the Problem with it really is the langer size or if i made a mistake. Its okay now because i need the skirt for a costume, but as an everyday-outfit i would not like to wear my skirt. Because its very full an bulky. I would now choose 115x72 cm (my waiste:2)+60cm) instead of 151,5 cmx72 cm for the main fabric pieces. But IT was fun to make my very first piece of clothing from scratch. So thanks again for your work 😇

[@filhadejerusalem3627]

skydive in this video I loved it

[@csifan52]

I made this skirt like two years ago and have worn it almost every weekend since and I freaking love it. 🩷🩷🩷 only difference I had was that I used cotton fabric and made this skirt ankle length. It’s so comfortable and I’m watching this again so that I can make another one out of a cute polka dot fabric 🩷🩷🩷 (oh and I don’t have a surger so I just zig zag stitched the hems.

[@RoseryApparel]

This is such great feedback - thank you!! I’m so glad you love this skirt as much as I do 🧡

[@susanmcalister298]

Thanks for sharing this video I am going to make one very soon

[@SheerStitchery]

Love this skirt!

[@suzyb7818]

Yay, your videos are my favorite 🥰

[@RoseryApparel]

Aw thank you! That’s so lovely to hear 🧡

[@TheAmiMom]

That is super cute!

[@dganet]

Absolutely loved this tutorial. Won't be making it unfortunately (I'd look like a beach ball in it) but you have still inspired me to make something soon!)

[@felicitykenter7748]

Awesome video, you articulate everything so well. Do you think the skirt needs the lining or was that just your personal preference? Would it still look as nice/full without lining do you think? I have thin elastic like you used in the waistband but I'm worried it will stretch out faster than my thicker, sturdier elastic. Have you had any problems with it stretching it since making this video? Thank you 🙏

[@hannaholds]

Thank you so much for the helpful video! I’ve never made anything like this before. If I wanted a ‘poofier’ waist, could I use slightly longer inner layer so that’s also more gathered?

[@evepaludan7713]

Thanks for this stunning skirt tutorial. =)