DIY Tutorial: Maxi Skirt with High Split

[@LadySilke]

Oh my! The gathering tip alone was worth the entire video.... Thank you for sharing

[@AdirondackRuby]

That gathering technique is awesome! The skirt is beautiful too. And this video was posted on my birthday. So all signs are pointing me to make this skirt. It's just meant to be!

[@Crystal-KN]

Where has this video been all my life? That gathering method is amazing!!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MsAJLJ]

I rarely use these terms because they are annoying but they are much needed for this tutorial... O M G!! That gather method with the twine is "everything" "Yassssssss Hunty" I'm an intermediate "sewist" and cannot understand why it is that I have not seen this method until now. That made my life so much easier thank you, thank you. You are also a great teacher everyone that does a tutorial is not a great teacher and so they're methods and lessons get lost or jumbled. Great job.

[@Stylesewme]

Yay, I'm glad it helped you! Yassss!

[@raleishaguallaz4988]

AJ JOHNSON hunty 😍😍💕

[@MsAJLJ]

Yesss, Yesss, Yesss, Miss Ma'am.

[@nikkitobin8356]

Yasssssssssssssssssssssss

[@janesuh4302]

Thanks for the very clever tip of how to create the “gather”! Really clever! Really simple!

[@kimpression_]

Girl!!! This new gathering technique is clearly straight from HEAVEN! This is going to save me SO much time!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@infernosisters5]

i admire how detailed and well put together your website and videos are . i wish i was so on the ball ! well done x

[@rubyredman3611]

That chicken-wire gathering is an AWESOME trick Thank you for the skirt tutorial, will be sewing myself a few this weekend :)

[@fljamerson]

OMG, girl you just gave me life, I use to hate gathering skirts, but you have save me. :)

[@Hermyoni33]

The skirt is cute and I love the slit but that gathering trick was so good. I'm definitely going to try on next skirt.

[@pixiegalaxymars1700]

Wanted to get into sewing. Went online to find something I liked the idea of buying and wanted to make it myself. Saw this tutorial and it's exactly what I wanted.

[@SweetpeaPiggie]

The gathering method is ingenious! Wow, this is going to save me so much time! thanks for sharing!

[@JudithDee]

In love with this gathering method 😍 thanks for sharing. Will do this from now on.

[@jynclr]

I love your method to gather fabric! And I completely agree with ironing, especially seams - it certainly makes for a far more professional look. I'm loving your videos. Subscribed!

[@slrcouture]

Omg...your gathering method just saved my life. Thanks 😉 just subscribed

[@Stylesewme]

You're welcome and welcome!

[@crunchyteardrops4663]

This is extraordinarily helpful!! You are an amazing teacher. Keep up the good work!

[@angelicamalamaria]

This is beautiful! I love finding other DIY youtubers 🤗🤗🤗

[@marianewebb8453]

Finally a great tutorial without the fanfare!!! It was clear and precise. New subscriber 😃👍🏽

[@Soniamceachnie]

Great tutorial. You made it look sew easy. Keep them coming.

[@mshill2406]

You make great tutorials. I made the pleated skirt and now making this one... I am not really a sewer but following the steps are easy

[@Stylesewme]

Yay! I love to hear that! Keep sticking with me and I'll make you into a sewer! :)

[@patriciahobson6320]

Really informative and excellent sewing thank you

[@Steele11201]

Wonderful slit explanation! TY

[@lilugirl101]

I love the string trick!

[@HearThisDestinyChanger]

thanks for your video, you are encouraging me to start sewing again

[@Stylesewme]

That's awesome, I love to hear that!

[@jodybutts8124]

I love her skills. thankful

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

That's it, I'm calling it chicken wire from here on out. I could not stop laughing. Thanks for posting, easy to follow and understand!

[@Stylesewme]

Hahahahhahaha! Thanks for watching!

[@robertsitch1415]

Chicken wire refers to wire mesh that is used for chicken pens.

[@Stylesewme]

**RE: FINAL PICS** In the video, it's mentioned several times that the link to the pictures is in the info box. It's the first link in the info box. It's always been there. At the time I made the video, I did not know how to add pics to the videos, I simply wanted to share. CHECK THE INFO BOX, YO! lol

[@jayemilla5143]

great explanation, & easy to follow! Thanks for this video

[@Katy809RD]

Love this tutorial! You are so detailed, thank you so much!

[@Deethelovelycook]

New Sub here. Your vids are easy to listen to. No unnecessary music or props. Hope to get a channel going soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lorengilbert-smith1668]

Thank you for a new technique for gathering. I love it!

[@julieagravat8167]

awesome... very useful video fo me as planning to start sewing my own designs, thanks a lot for sharing this video.

[@sharondamajor7946]

I had the hardest time finding that butcher's twine. So guess what I tried? YARN! And it works!!!

[@Stylesewme]

Great switch!

[@nikkitobin8356]

I FOUND THIS VIDEO TO BE THE BEST DETAILED ONE BY FAR ... THANK ... YOUUUUUUUUUU

[@oluwafunmilayoolatunde44]

This is so lovely

[@rosac8168]

Hi, I just stumbled across your channel a few days ago and noticed that in the video's I've watched, you are eyeballing all of your tutorials. I love it. I have a hard time following patterns and have yet to make a piece of clothing that fits. I get frustrated and push it aside- so thank you for this.!!! will try asap, so excited

[@linac2727]

Guuurl Thank you so much! That gathering style is what's up!!!! I'm going to attempt this!

[@dianecervantes6508]

I made this and love it 😊

[@peggyriordan9857]

That's a great idea! I call it string. Makes it so much easier!!

[@purpleduck3494]

Very Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing.

[@MamaNMoney]

Love the gathering technique! Making a maxi with pockets next week. Will be sure to shot out this tutorial with the gathering method on my blog :)

[@bellalesew1676]

Great tutorial!!!!! Thanks for all that you do...

[@Stylesewme]

+Bella Lesew Thank you, Bella!

[@RebeccaRaiRose]

I thought it was just called string, coming from a common Londoner lol ....., I'm in love- I really have to try this out

[@Worldsecretsunlocked]

Great video. Still watching after 4 years. My question is if my waist size is 33*3/4 should be giving me 25. Would it not be too small? What was your front panel measurements

[@josee-rinelleazanlekor3387]

love this tutorial

[@phoebexxlouise]

You're a good teacher

[@Stylesewme]

Thank you, Phoebe!

[@halqah56]

gr8 instructor...luv your vids...

[@kaywiththevibes]

I love this tutorial. Thank you for giving an equations to go by!

[@ntgoodtimes]

That was great! thanks

[@lisaspindle4104]

Thanks for this video. I'm gonna give it a try

[@rwclay718]

Just came across your channel! You're amazing and giving me so much inspiration! I subscribed after your first video. Thank you for going into so much detail!

[@Stylesewme]

Thank you and welcome.

[@osariemeomogiate646]

Thanks....great tutorial

[@llouiseroyster]

The string is called "butcher's twine".

[@angelgeorge4637]

Thanks so much!!

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Love it!Your very talented!Thanks for sharing! God bless!

[@royalgale]

Thank you for this!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

great video I am Glad I Stumbled across it

[@joycegottalenttv405]

Beautiful skirt, thanks for sharing

[@Stylesewme]

You are so welcome!

[@TheAAdele05]

EXCELLENT! Thank you! You instruct VERY well!!

[@Stylesewme]

Thank you!

[@TheAAdele05]

You're welcome 😊

[@shaniquep.4449]

Love it

[@angiesfabrications]

Did you cut both pieces on fold?

[@theressawalden4387]

That looks so much easier. I love it. Oh and by the way I think the product you're using is called butcher's twine.

[@Stylesewme]

+Theressa Walden Girl, THANK YOU! I was like...what the crap is this called! LOL!

[@jotihayre3103]

Can you show what the inside of the waistband is supposed to look like when you're finished and how thick did you cut your waist band ?

[@destinyvisor]

Joti Hayre I'm wondering the same thing... how wide should the wasteband be when you cut it

[@RbyRachaelRae]

love it! Great tutorial! ❤

[@Reapersister]

I need a split over the left leg, can I use this tutorial for that and just adjust what side I'm folding into thirds?

[@ArdenGreybyKHutchins]

How do I calculate the waist without gathering it? I just want a straight a line with the split. Do I just not multiply by 3 to eliminate the gathering?

[@alexandraolisa3711]

I love this video, thank you ma'am for sharing your knowledge But I got lost somehow during the waist measurement (waist *3/4)...if I were to measure mine because my waist is 28, I'd get 21"(inches) after dividing... and that measurement won't be as wide as the one you showed; meaning the gathers won't be full how do I measure to get a fuller gather thanks once again as I await your reply

[@Stylesewme]

Trust your math. I made the skirt in my measurements which is larger than yours, so don't compare your size to mine. It will be a full gather. If you prefer, make a practice skirt first.

[@rosalindapena3977]

That is smart 🤔about to do that 😁 thank for that technique.

[@favourloveth8730]

Can I used chiffon materials for this

[@colorblox4942]

Thanks for this great tutorial! I gather exactly the same way, I can't stand those delicate basting double lines... the only difference: I use elastic thread instead of your wire and stretch it evenly with my right hand while sewing. That way, the gathers are evenly distributed from the start. I do that because I can never gather evenly when I have to distribute, I just don't have a good eye for that. Thankfully, the elastic saves me that step. Also, I don't need to secure it with a straight stitch since I just pin it to the waistband and I can stretch the elastic to match.

[@Stylesewme]

+ColorBloX Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@bellalesew1676]

gret tip thanks

[@Kat-mh5kj]

thanks for the tip!

[@esthersimon7234]

Wow! So easy. You're a good teacher. Please what's the name of this rope for the gather again?

[@Stylesewme]

Thanks, it's called kitchen twine or cooking twine!

[@user-pz2qn9db1k]

Smart

[@KelliBos]

Very nice tutorial!!!

[@maryazengeni2931]

Hi what type of wire do you use and where can get it please

[@chicnycdesign8486]

Love it!!

[@Genese242]

Can u use yarn instead of ths wire

[@Stylesewme]

If it is sturdy enough to be pulled, yet.

[@Ravierave09]

Hi! Love the video -can you be more specific on the type of fabric you used... Is it like a quilting cotton?

[@Stylesewme]

I believe I mentioned it in the video. It was a polyester, not cotton. The fabric didn't have a name, all I know is what I shared.

[@withlovestephaniedenise7024]

Nice gathering method. I have a gathering foot, which is way easier (for me).

[@CATSALLSTAR07]

What kind of fabric do you recommend for this project

[@Stylesewme]

A light to medium woven fabric.

[@lynda4107]

Good afternoon I am lost , when you say your waist multiply by 3 and divide by four , did you fold the material into two because I know it is for just one side of the skirt either front or back, so when cutting out the material do i fold into two

[@Stylesewme]

Yes, I folded the fabric. When I say "cut on the fold", I'm saying my fabric is folded in half. So when you do your measurement and cut on the fold, you will cut a very wide panel. Hope that helps!

[@zyskaherbert4782]

So....the back is fold?

[@aminaleila836]

Zyska Herbert yes, the part of the skirt closest to her body is where it's folded.

[@enitanagbeke8280]

So if ur answer is 27 after dividing. it means when u fold u measure 13.5?

[@sisimope]

What are you using to cut the fabric? What is it called

[@larissadalrymple4302]

Rotary cutter

[@Stylesewme]

Thank you!

[@taiwoadesina2799]

Thank you ma'am

[@wilmajohnson8342]

we want to see what it look like when you finished it.

[@Stylesewme]

As I mentioned in the video, the link to the pictures has always been in the Info box. :)

[@naomitoki]

Why dont we get to see the skirt at the end?

[@Stylesewme]

Read the description box.

[@raxy8744]

Style Sew Me to

[@Blessing-Mommy]

When you say to zigzag the edges, is to make sure the fabric don't unwind? Also are you doing that all around both of the rectangular? Thanks!😊

[@Stylesewme]

Yes to both of those question!

[@notasimplesponge]

Is there a way to join it to a bodice?

[@Stylesewme]

Yes, skip the waistband and sew it to a bodice.

[@elinaselina3303]

Its a fab tutorial! What fabric did you use? It looks to flow nicely. Thanks

[@Stylesewme]

Thanks! It's just a light/medium polyester fabric.

[@Pandahighfive]

Love the skirt! I have a similar skirt like this, except it's a little shorter to about the knees, that's beside the point however. It kinda has those pleats yours has too. I want it to have a split like yours. Can I just cut a split in it and then hem it and have it look good or is that not possible?

[@charitygalane9723]

hi hi, I'm charity from south Africa and I love ur work and I've tried make few of ur skirt. can u also help me on same few dress that I love learn sewing them

[@MarieAB35]

Hello Erin! I really like your tutorial and I have a question: I prefer the drape of the half-circle skirt. What would be your advice to add a split on such a skirt?

[@psychodrama15]

Can I accomplish the same type of gathering with a gathering foot?

[@Stylesewme]

Yes.

[@JordansMom412]

Can you do a sewing studio tour plz what do you use as your cutting table

[@Stylesewme]

+vj_couture I did a tour of my sewing space on my blog last month! Check it out! www.stylesewme.com/my-sewing-studio/

[@B9londeRNR]

Hi! I love this tutorial. I went to joann fabric store and got 3 yards and if I cut on the fold on the fabric I do not have enough for two panels. Is this because their yard measurements are not accurate or am I doing something wrong?

[@Stylesewme]

Did you do the measurement calculations I explained in the video? Is 3 yards enough based on the calculations? Are you folding your fabric properly?

[@B9londeRNR]

Style Sew Me thanks for such a quick response. I did not do my math correctly. I caught my mistake. Back to the fabric store i go lol.

[@Stylesewme]

Ah, been there done that! Glad you got it figured out!

[@vdayis1111]

Can you use this gathering method on multiple layers of tulle at the same time ?

[@Stylesewme]

I've never sewn tulle, but if it's thin enough to work with a couple of layers, then it may work. Just give it a try on a small area and see what happens.

[@BigBlueBeautifulEyes]

If I were to put a long tie instead of a waist band, do you think this would work as a sarong, tying wrap skirt of sorts?

[@Stylesewme]

Sure! I'd do it in a knit so that it hugs the body securely and no boobage is showing!

[@donnalp2387]

Hi thank you for this tutorial it is amazing. What type of fabric did you use for this project?

[@Stylesewme]

+donna patterson It's 100% polyester. I'm glad you enjoyed. You can use any opaque, non stretch fabric you'd like.

[@Novalloween]

what kind of fabric did you use??

[@torianoalonzo]

I'm on my 3rd skirt I can just about do this without the video.

[@Stylesewme]

Yes!

[@DivaBeaute]

Ms Kesh Tyson this looks so hard

[@torianoalonzo]

Toya S not at all if you follow the video and take your time.😊

[@obliviousdimenions]

I like your necklace

[@learysewingembroidery]

That gathering technique is awesome. Do I do zigzag stitch’s on the wire? Also, can I still follow the method if I don’t want to do the split? Thank you. This is great!

[@Stylesewme]

You zig zag over the thread so you can pull it through. It the zig zag catches the thread, the pull won't work. Hope that helps!

[@tru2no184]

All I see here is comments section. Where is the description section????.