Easiest Skirt Ever - for the complete beginner

This tutorial will work best for the beginner sewist who has made a few things before but would like to try making a skirt. I have made myself a bunch of skirts using this method and I love how simple it is.
A few notes on GOTA certified fabric
The fabric I use in the tutorial is from: monaluna.com
When I found out there was a certification for organic, fair trade, low chemical process fabric my heart was so happy. Have you been frustrated with the lack of ethical/sustainable cool clothes that are plus size? ME TOO. Luckily I can sew and make my own. If you are an absolute beginner NO PROB. Check out this playlist of tutorials to help you get to know your sewing machine.
• Sewing & No-Sewing Tip...
Steps:
Measure your waist. Remember that number
Measure how long you want your skirt: keep it longer rather than shorter. Your butt is going to make the back rise up a bit, so a longer skirt will be better to start with.
Lay out your fabric with a fold in the middle.
Measure from the fold to what your waist, then add 1/2". For example, my waist measurement was 48, then I added 1/2" and the total became 48 1/2". Super easy, don't stress too much.
Measure out how long you want your skirt then add 4", my measurement was 20" and I added 4".
Cut and sew! Follow along in the vid or ask questions in the comments if you get stuck!
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet Overfield

[@brat46]

One suggestion for plus size ladies. Measure your waist and stomach, sitting down. This ensures that you will be able to sit in your skirt. I found this out years ago when I sewn the skirt and was trying it out.

[@Mspuddin67]

Excellent suggestion!

[@janhumphreys700]

It's great to see a plus size lady making a plain and simple, quick skirt that we can all follow.

[@BreaknRemake]

Thanks! I have some diys on making clothes bigger too if you want them!

[@BobbieXxoo]

I'm just wondering wth her being plus sized in your eyes has to do with anything?

[@saracarter9290]

Why is weight the first thing some people see?

[@MissMala]

@@BobbieXxoo Calm down, you're twisting that comment all around.

[@MissMala]

@@saracarter9290 Because a lot of us are plus size and being that we live in a world where there just isn't squat for plus women, it's nice to see someone with the same build make something that looks good on her, because it gives hope that we can make it too.

[@MsMubarra]

I am so happy to find a plus size woman sewing these clothes. I am a plus size and just love your videos. Keep up the awesome work.

[@jonigreer1710]

I swear I keep coming back to this video for a refresher every time I want to make a basic skirt. It's just such a great tutorial. Thank you!

[@BreaknRemake]

YES! Score! I love to hear that! And you are very welcome.

[@kymclinton3140]

So do I but for the laugh factor to allow yourself to get that FAT

[@chaoticgemini8564]

And I'm adding you for the "not scary math" comment 🤣 lol I LOVE your confidence and wonderful sense of humor 😊💕

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! Thank you! You're so sweet. Let me know how your skirt comes out.

[@chaoticgemini8564]

@@BreaknRemake I'm still trying to get my daughter to sit still long enough for me to get the measurements... I'm so glad I haven't set up cameras in my house, otherwise there would be recorded evidence of a grown woman chasing a miniature hurricane of a child around with a tape measure 😂 lol

[@BreaknRemake]

@@chaoticgemini8564 Bahahaha! Oh my goodness! Good luck and maybe measure her in her sleep? lol!

[@chaoticgemini8564]

@@BreaknRemake Managed to aquire the measurements!!! MAKING the thing was by far the easiest, fastest skirt I've put together. Getting the required measurements took WAY longer than actually making the thing 🤣 lol She loves it 😍 Thank you so much for the fun tutorial 💕 I'll send you a pic when I manage to get her to hold still 😅 lol And I might just have to make one for myself in the meantime 😊💕 These are a lot less work than circle skirts 🤣 lol

[@BreaknRemake]

Affirmations with Alice I feel like you need an award for this! Like an “I wrassled a toddler” shirt or something.

[@mimisabundantlife]

This is how I learned to make my skirts. I haven't sewn in 4 years. This is a great video. It's all coming back to me. Ty

[@Only_Cats_OC]

I could hug you right now. I bought not enough fabric for a different method, but have enough with your method. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay!! You are very welcome! Let me know how your skirt turns out 😍

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Nice. I was taught to remove the salvage because it shrinks at a different rate to the rest of the fabric. But then again, I was also taught to always pre-shrink the fabric before laying it out to cut. I'd like to see you do a video on buying a thrift shop dress and turning it into a skirt.

[@Breezely22]

My mom passed away a couple years back and loved to quilt. She has so much fabric and sewing materials left over. I've never been big into sewing, but I figure there's no use in wasteing so much fabric. I'm going to try this out and hope for the best!

[@MissMala]

I hope I get the nerve to start making my own skirts, this looks so easy to do! Thank you!

[@NarnyGiggles]

I love this tutorial!! I was feeling really insecure watching tutorials from people with smaller measurements because I know I need more yardage and to fold it differently but I wasn't sure how. I feel really confident now!

[@BreaknRemake]

This is the best! So glad I could help. 💚💚💚

[@kymclinton3140]

I hope you've managed to lose a huge amount of weight in the past year then you'd need a hell of a lot less material

[@oliviafordyce77]

This was the best, most watchable skirt tutorial so far. Thank you!!!

[@BreaknRemake]

You are very welcome! Let me know how your skirt turns out!

[@destiniefaulkner4025]

Yesss

[@lisanelson3864]

Thank you so much for your clear instructions and good cheer. I knocked out a skirt for my daughter's costume in no time!

[@brendablair7461]

At 62 years young, I just completed my first skirt! IT was easy even for me a pretty much non-sewer. Some skills came back from home economics class over 40 years ago! I love your smiling face and clear articulation. i will be sure to sew with you again.

[@BreaknRemake]

WOW! I'm so glad I could help you! That's so fun!

[@SadButKindaRad]

This is the first item I’m going to sew ever! Thank you for this straightforward tutorial

[@jenniferharris2066]

I'm feeling empowered to pick out fabric and make a skirt for myself. Thank you for your video!

[@colleenn858]

After watching this I just had to subscribe. At last, someone who gets 'visual' sewstrists. Being completely left handed most people don't get you have to go slow so my brain can 'flip' the example. Please keep it going!

[@BreaknRemake]

When I teach sometimes I have to sew left-handed students how to sew by sewing left-handed. It’s a brain exercise to be sure 💚💚

[@taym1698]

I failed miserably the first attempt. I took my waist measurement which is 35.5 and didn't account for my hips which are way bigger. The fabric is tiny and doesn't go around me 😭

[@lesliejacobs3605]

I’m getting ready to make a skirt for my daughter who also has much bigger hips than waist. I was wondering if this would be a problem. Thanks for your comment.

[@PurpleBearThatDrawz]

Have you tried pulling it over your head? I have the same problem and a lot of skirts won't go over my hips or thighs but will go over my upper half

[@bethlectic7532]

pinning the elastic to the fabric! :o I never though of that, that's such a good idea! Gonna use that trick next time~

[@BreaknRemake]

You make me feel magical! Let me know how it works for you!

[@ailinloera341]

After watching a million videos on how to make a gathered skirt i finally understand one 👍 you are a great teacher!

[@BreaknRemake]

You are so sweet! Thank you! This is a great project for making your first garment. Let me know how yours turns out!

[@sheissewspiritual7840]

What a charming lady you are! Thank you for a great tutorial! You make it look sew easy! I would love to see this done with pockets!

[@taniaalvarado3407]

I did the skirt and it came out beautiful. I love how you teach simply to understand please show hows to make a dress wth elastic in the middle. Thank you😚

[@BreaknRemake]

I cannot like this enough! So glad everything turned out how you wanted it!

[@cori_bri]

I just found this video and I love that I couldn’t even tell that it is 6 years old when watching. Great stuff. Thank you!

[@nixhixx]

I like your style, we Don't need to watch ever moment of the cutting or stitching. I'm gonna trey this one, soon!

[@jasnoorsandhu3782]

I really loved this tutorial, I've been sewing for a year now and I guess I'm self taught so I never really learnt the basics and the project I'm currently working on calls this type of skirt, so I've been binge watching video's of gathered waist skirts and yours is honestly my favorite because it is just so easy to follow along and it's not too long so if I miss a part, I can easily just find it or just re-watch it. I really like how you explain everything and I hope to watch more of your videos.

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! I'm so glad I could help you! Let me know if you have any other questions. Sewing something that is for yourself is such a satisfying experience.

[@janellekm]

No ones sees the selvedge, I use it as well. Do the hem before elastic makes so much sense. This style skirt was taught to me as a kid when mum taught me how to sew. Then I learnt how to add to it, like pockets etc. Thanks for sharing

[@meldixon1918]

Finally a tutorial I can do. Thank you for putting it together!

[@antoinialeah1]

You are awesome! I searched KZbin for a long while trying to find a tutorial that I could understand and I'm so thankful that your's popped up! Can't wait to make these skirts for my daughters-in-love! Thank you!

[@teagan_p_999]

Cool tutorial. I'd like to have more skirts and I was looking for something simple, this looks ideal. You could cut one rectangle, but if you cut it as 2 rectangles, then you have 2 side-seams so you can add 2 pockets ;)

[@foggybummers]

Just what I was looking for. Magic tutorial, straightforward and you made it look so doable. Thank you, subscribed ⭐️

[@susanna2490]

I lovew your tutorials - I often feel old and dowdy cos I am plus size.... I want pretty clothing that reflects me. I am so happy to find you . I can sew but have always been so intimidated by sewing clothing. You are so clear and easy to follow. Thank you xxxxhugs

[@BreaknRemake]

You are so welcome!

[@nics5581]

“I kind of know what I’m doing.” Me, if if ever made KZbin videos. 😆 Great tutorial! I love that it seems to be very simple and none of the mess of making a circle skirt. (I’ve made a few already and ugh!) I can’t wait to try this! Thanks! P.s. I love your energy and thanks for keeping the instructions consise and not saying “um” or ‘uh” a lot. 😃

[@BreaknRemake]

Ha! You are so sweet! And I do say uh but I'm a vicious editor! lol!

[@aliciaolmos2260]

Thanks for being so laid back, it makes it easy to learn from you. Your awesome 😎 thank you.

[@lynnjones6944]

So grateful to someone that is fluffy like me actually sewing.

[@adsilamartin5527]

My mom commissioned about 4 or 5 new skirts for her vacation in a few weeks. Thank God for this video! 🙏🏼

[@janeburgess4839]

Loved this. Thank you sooooo much. You are such a good teacher, you demonstrated it in a way a beginner like me could understand x

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! I'm so glad! Let me know if you have any other sewing questions

[@maneesha77]

This is the best sewing tutorial literally for beginners. All other videos I get super saree when I see them and get discouraged thinking I won’t be able to do. But you explain nicely including the part where you take your own measurements. Thumbs up thumbs up

[@nutmeggera]

I love this tutorial! It gives me the confidence I need to try sewing my own skirt!!

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! Everybody deserves a cute skirt. Let me know when you make one!

[@vakulaag7959]

Proud to see you not hiding your measurements. I always try to

[@BreaknRemake]

I'm fat! People can see that by looking at me so I'm going to normalize saying my measurements.

[@jolindabroadway3932]

So if I have a waist of 36" I will double that and add the 1/2 seam allowance? Then I would have a total of 73" rectangle?

[@BreaknRemake]

Yes! That’s it! And then you have to figure out how long you want your skirt.

[@sabbathunlimited]

You explained it so well. Thank you so much!

[@IMOO1896]

Can’t get much easier than this, straight and to the point, excellent!. BTW, I love the flow of the fabric. One think I’ll mention is you’ve not made it clear that the fabric around the middle is doubled, I read thru the description and it mentions a fold, but it’s still not clear that the fold is intended to make the waist measure doubles for movement. Hope this is clear.

[@tammyleach9727]

Thankyou so much for this comment I was confused over that.

[@Alaceron]

Thank you so much for this fantastic video! I made three of these skirts today, with no prior skirtmaking experience, and your method worked like a dream!

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay!! So many skirts in time for summer 😍🌺

[@lizcharles8475]

Finally! A plus size video. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've subscribed. Luv this. From Bonny Scotland.

[@jp6993]

Great job! Thanks for posting!

[@sierralovat5498]

you and i are the same measurements so this helps me out so so so much, thank you

[@esthermarcen7587]

I am from Finland and we use cm, but i learnt all about inches today because she does explain all so well that i decided to do a skirt following her method. thanks so much. this is the best explain video about easy skirt.

[@lindadean6909]

What a great video. Thank you

[@CaleanWsh]

Well DANG!! That looks easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@beekind466]

Love your style. Bye now...I'm off to create a winter skirt made from blue and black plaid fleece to keep me extra warm while I drive. I think I'm going with a wrap design but will be using your techniques to measure, hem and cut. I'm super excited for this!!❤❤❤

[@chocoboasylum]

Love this and how simple it is. I'm going to practice with some fabric I don't like first, though, before I grab the good stuff 😆

[@LeFamiliaGarcia]

Love the way you explain! Thank you so much!

[@ashleyqurollo]

Thank you for a straightforward tutorial under 10 minutes! Woohoo! It's getting really hard to find skirts for my daughter, so this tutorial really helped me. I cant wait to go sew!

[@dawnwarren9671]

What a great teacher! Ive been sewing for years and its nice to watch someone make easy garments !

[@cecyp.9508]

This is the first video I see of you and now, I LOVE YOU

[@BreaknRemake]

Aww thank you!

[@olympusflower]

I love this tutorial, thanks!

[@GloriaHasberry]

Excellent tutorial and beautiful skirt!! Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@dianea6856]

I love that you left the selvage! I thought I was the only one. 😆

[@user-dm1bz1ih8v]

Can’t wait to try this 😊 so glad I’ve found your channel x

[@chesterormichele7506]

not scary math....thank you !!! great personality, too

[@KimberleyDobbie]

Loved this tutorial. Very easy to follow. Skirts for my Nieces turned out lovely - may have to make one for myself!

[@Its_ok_to_not_be_ok]

This is so helpful, as a beginner a lot of people make there videos very vague i will be using your channel thank you so much for the time and energy you put into your videos. I've been trying to find a simple pattern to make my little sister and me a matching set of skirts this is definitely the one.

[@macaroon8492]

Thank you so much!! I've watched so many other tutorials, but didn't help. This tutorial is soooo easy to follow, you teach it so well! Thanks again! My skirt came out so nice!🥰🥰

[@BreaknRemake]

Aww! Thank you! Show me on IG is you’d like!

[@destiniefaulkner4025]

You are a great teacher 😉... I'm trying to make clothes for all sizes

[@emilydurkee8664]

She's so sweet, and a great tutorial! I'm so glad I found her channel

[@MoMo-ke1iq]

Serving knowledge and slaying at the same time

[@RbcXx]

Im here in the comments to say that i love how you teach! You seem like a very lovely nice lady 😊

[@BreaknRemake]

You’re so sweet! Aww! Let me know if you have any sewing questions. Someone asked me about darts recently.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

I LOVE YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I WANT TO SURPRISE MY PLUS SIZED FRIEND WITH A DENIM GATHERERD SKIRT!

[@buckeyepelican]

Thank you for the simple, clear directions! I am making a skirt today!

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Hi I'm a complete noob and I appreciate this so so much. I have not graduated to buttons and zippers yet lol

[@mumsiepoo525]

Thank you for this! I really want to make my daughter a skirt for Christmas and can't find a pattern I like in her size....but now I'll try this without a pattern! I love how you're a perfectionist with your seams and hems.

[@margaretgnerre2163]

great tutorial without too much talking thank you

[@SilentNoMore64]

I'm confused. Your waist is 48". Wouldn't you have to add more to get a full gathered look? I was expecting you to use an extra amount. Did I miss something?

[@barbaraa6098]

Great skirt. Love how you make it sound so easy.

[@leannecheater9713]

You are the loveliest lady I am so glad I found your channel, so many great ideas! God bless xx

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! Let me know if you have questions, I can do specific tutorials as well!

[@924MUSIC]

Good teacher and posted on my birthday

[@funkysputnik1]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I was able to make my first ever skirt this week thanks to this. I love it 💖

[@gi.l.5043]

It suits you wonderfully, congrats and thanks for sharing. 😍

[@maranyelirivera292]

Thank you so much for making the super easy video. I am a first beginner on sewing. You totally didn't make this overwhelming. ☺️

[@stephaniewarren6133]

You are the cutest thing!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@BreaknRemake]

You are so welcome!

[@jacqlinejennifer3568]

I'm working on improving my sewing skills and I'm practing making this skirt with old bed sheets. I don't know if I miss this or you did but in order for me to get the fullness of this skirt I made 2 pieces of it the retangle. When I used one piece wasn't full enough so I cut a second piece and to looks perfect!

[@mzebonyeyes13]

Wow you made this so easy! 👏🏽

[@emmas3111]

So simple and cute. I have fabric but was intimidated by projects always looking to difficult. I want to give this a try now.

[@alywaters4885]

wow you're very easy to understand! I've been looking for sewing tutorials and I'm glad I found someone my size. it makes me feel like i can do it too ^^ thank you so much for this!!!! i just bought a sewing machine and i can't wait to try this.

[@BreaknRemake]

You can totally do this! Go slow and be careful. My best advice is getting to know your sewing machine really well and threading it correctly. Then you'll be unstoppable.

[@GG-zf3ul]

ok,I watch a LOT of sewing videos, this is my favourite lol you're a wonderful teacher!

[@BreaknRemake]

Aww! This means so much to me thank you!

[@Mago.2077]

Love you❤️You are amazing explaining step by step what to do,Can you please make a video on how to to a wrap dress for big girls like me❤️

[@BreaknRemake]

YES! And you can wear this skirt all high under your bust for a super dramatic look or low like a regular skirt. And let me find a pattern that will work for a cool wrap dress. Maybe we can do a stitch along?

[@madisonzamora4125]

I've been looking all over for a skirt tutorial, now I can make a skirt for my mom :) thank you for the amazing tutorial!

[@LXlikeaG6]

I’m kinda late, but I loved loved loved how simple your tutorial was. Thank you! ❤️❤️ Will be making tonight lol!

[@celestesand4133]

This was great to watch. Simple tutorial..❤❤❤

[@herebedragons5097]

I made a couple skirts like this because I couldn't figure out how to use other patterns lol. I didn't realize people made them this way I just tried to take all the tutorials I've seen and combine them the easiest way possible. I love that you don't need an actual pattern. This was my first sewing project and the best part is they both turned out wearable! Thanks for the tip on using elastic, I wasn't sure how much I'd need. Great tutorial!

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! I'm super glad they turned out well for you. If you want to make a t-shirt pattern I have a tutorial for that too! It's with knit fabric but I find knit friendly to work with if I don't get wild with the pattern drafting.

[@kimbercoleman7089]

I just found you. Your quirky style is fab! Entertaining and educational! Thank you for being yourself and bringing it to your channel. Your easy to follow instructions combined with your personality makes it easier for me to remember the dirty details!!!! Thsnk you!!!

[@christyganter9449]

Quick and so easy. Been eyeing that border print - now I'm gonna do it.... " I kinda know what I'm doing ".......... makes me feel better about not knowing what I'm doing AT ALL.

[@BreaknRemake]

LOL! Everything is easier when it's an experiment and the outcome is unknown. Have fun with your projects!

[@mariskagarciaotero2110]

Great video. And you are so kind and funny! You're great. Thanks a lot

[@BreaknRemake]

WOW! Thank you for such kind words, I'm glad you liked my tutorial. Let me know if you make a skirt like this.

[@BR-123]

Simple n easy method! Very helpful, indeed, thanks

[@emgem2804]

Love love love this! Instructions are great and i had to modify to get over my back hump but i love it! Thank you!! - Monica

[@marissax72]

I like your attitude and way of teaching. Thanks my dear.

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! The fun is mandatory!! 😆💚💚

[@phyllistinetinker9076]

I love the way you explain

[@BreaknRemake]

Yay! Thank you! 💚💚

[@mstbbi]

You're so chipper. I needed that today. Thank you.

[@BreaknRemake]

Aww Thanks! Take it easy, friend!

[@salttothesea]

Me too. Thank you 🙏

[@rdvasquez9540]

Really enjoyed your video. Thank you for keeping it simple!

[@sarahloujew]

Such a great tutorial thank you! So fab to see a fellow plus size girl doing easy to follow sewing tutorials thanks so much! Love from the UK 💌

[@BreaknRemake]

YAY! This is why I'm here! Thank you!