Easy DIY Skirt | Patternmaking and Sewing Tutorial | How to Sew a Skirt

Thank you for helping my channel reach (and exceed!) 10,000 subscribers! This is a simple DIY skirt pattern that you can draft as a total beginner with just a couple of body measurements. Enjoy!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
01:17 - TAKING MEASUREMENTS
03:23 - FABRICS
04:11 - DRAFTING THE SLOPER
11:10 - MAKING THE LINEN SKIRT
18:56 - FINISHED SKIRTS
19:45 - CHANNEL UPDATE
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[@random.comment]

I have a larger body than most, and am usually uncomfortable with how skirts fit. I can't wait to make my own to my liking!

[@PatternScout]

That is exactly why i LOVE sewing--you can make it just the way you need it. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@terriiii8785]

Good grief!!! What an excellent teacher you are!!! Now I am actually excited to make a skirt!!!

[@kellyfernando8499]

LOVE this skirt. Looks great with your top choice too.

[@shellylemons]

I love the skirt.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@user-po4xm3nj4u]

Great tutorial thank you! More vids on how to use and modify our block patterns would be fantastic eg. Making a waist band instead of a facing, or turning it into a wrap skirt etc. Videos to help us beginners learn foundation techniques would be amazing 🙌🏻

[@PatternScout]

Yes, I love those ideas! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@astoldbybrittany4342]

How am I just finding your channel!?! I'm teaching myself drafting and will definitely be using this video for help. Thank you so much!

[@PatternScout]

Glad you found me! Thanks for watching! :)

[@kathygann7632]

Congratulations. Your videos are so helpful. I’ve sewn since I was in junior high school and I’m now 72, and I learn so much from you!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, Kathy!! I'm so glad!

[@carrieschwenk5890]

You have given me hope that I can actually sew for myself and not hate the result. Thanks!!

[@PatternScout]

You definitely can! Thank you so much for watching!

[@carolbarbee5653]

I havent been watchen you for every long but i love everything iv seen😍

[@PatternScout]

Aw thanks!!

[@margalenehartman4830]

I followed this and made the skirt. It turned out very nice.

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad! Thanks for watching and making it!

[@rhoni05]

THAT IS CUTE!!!

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

I just got my mothers sewing machine, I sooooo want to learn to sew. I made my first drawstring backpack and made a tutorial on my channel because I was so excited to share the love.

[@PatternScout]

That's so great!

[@magal2710]

I just watched this video it’s very understandable. I like your teaching. Thanks

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eileenball3336]

I only 'found' your channel today and I'm so glad I did. I've recently returned to sewing after about 20 years abstinence due to work commitments and, although, previously I have made numerous garments, including tailored suits and coats, after such a gap I've been making simple things to regain the confidence I once had. Having said that, I never drafted my own pattern, but you have taken the mystique out of pattern drafting, and I love the skirt, so thank you, thank you. I'm so looking forward to your next video x

[@PatternScout]

So glad you found me, Eileen! Welcome back to sewing! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :)

[@peggymason7438]

Same here! I grew up sewing and sewed clothes for my family, but quit for about 10-15 years. Now getting back into it again.

[@bevier8100]

I agree! Just found you yesterday and wish you had been around when I was a teenager! So much good content. I'll be binge watching everything you've put out and anxiously waiting for Sunday!

[@PatternScout]

@@bevier8100 Aw thanks! :)

[@carolyndrawdy3416]

You have a pleasant voice for teaching and I love your style! You make it sound possible to make one’s wardrobe and then you proceed to sew one step at a time which is really what we do! Sewing classics and using good fabric is a home run. I have sewn many years and have learned that I am more successful when I do this. I also like to go shopping in really nice stores to see what is current and also to check their techniques for constructions. I’m looking forward to more of your work!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much Carolyn! I love studying clothing in stores too! Figuring out how it all comes together is part of the fun for me. Glad you are enjoying what I'm putting out there! :) thanks for watching!

[@missbpayne]

Love this! I will definitely try it with my linen!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching! :)

[@sharont9720]

I love this! I’ll definitely be making multiples of this!

[@PatternScout]

So glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanfeller4961]

Definitely going to try this!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! :)

[@6862211]

Beautiful! Wished I had your figure!

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Excellent how-to video! Thank you😊

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing!❤️❤️❤️

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@bonbonsews9327]

Thanks!! Loved watching the process and your skirts are super cute,

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@soapLady52]

Thank you for this great tutorial! Love the skirt! Can’t wait to make it! Putting it at the top of my list! 👍👍

[@PatternScout]

Yeah! Thanks so much for watching, happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@anjabrouns]

This is so awesome! Your explanation, just everything! Cool! Thank You so much!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much!

[@t.davila2997]

Fabulous skirt!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! :)

[@gayprendergast7102]

Brilliant pattern making video. Looking forward to future videos

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@zabnol]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I will definitely make this skirt. Just love it in linen. 😊

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you do make it--I have been wearing the heck out of both of these!

[@frenchy2318]

Thank for showing your process. This is so helpful. Skirt is super cute 😍

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@denisehargreaves8072]

Love this empowering content! So glad I found you 🤗

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Glad you found me too! :)

[@annewise1315]

So cute! Really flattering!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@annewise1315]

@@PatternScout I would LOVE it if you could show a tutorial on making women's casual woven pants, and of course with a pdf pattern to purchase.

[@aileenyoung6999]

Great skirt great instructions

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@miriamcihal8409]

Wow. That was great. You inspired me to try this!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad, thank you!

[@vickibogart7334]

Loved it!!! The skirts look fantastic on you. Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them and look forward to future videos.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much, Vicki! So happy to know you are enjoying the videos!

[@vickithompson1840]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial, I’m new to your channel and loving it, thank you for taking the time to do these vlogs. Look forward to your next vlog 🤗🤗🤗

[@PatternScout]

Yay, glad you found me! Thanks for watching! :)

[@bredalynch35]

Love this skirt, 😀 will try to draft my own thanks a million x

[@PatternScout]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@AannshaJones]

That's really nice. And so inspiring. Thank you!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@karenmcneil7546]

Brilliant!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@jackiegreen8412]

Thank you for your great video and I'm so glad I found you! You are so very talented and very informative. I love sewing and learning new sewing ideas. I will be looking forward to more of your videos.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DIYFashionRebel]

Pattern blocks have always seems really daunting but you made this seem totally do-able! I'll definitely have to be trying this this month!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks for watching! This is definitely an easier one--a nice break from more involved projects! :)

[@daniellefike]

Congrats on your channel’s success!!! I’m so happy for you!! And I really love these basic pattern drafting videos, I’ve been getting a little tired of my TNT skirt patterns so this feels like the perfect nudge to branch out and draft my own.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Danielle! I'm having a lot of fun with the channel! Glad you enjoyed it--Hope to do more videos like this (and I have so many ideassssssss haha, can't even get to them fast enough)!

[@wildaprice8715]

I am so glad I stumbled upon you. I love sewing and making my own clothes. I'm always looking forma way to do things better in my sewing. thanks!!!!

[@bonniebrowne934]

Great tutorial. I've always liked the facing technique vs a waistband. This will go onto my todo list for sure. Thank you.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! Yes, I like it because it is such a clean finish.

[@faithmathingsdal79]

YESSSS!!! So good! thank you for this. Both skirts look fabulous and totally doable. I think the blue one is my favourite, but only by a hair!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks , Faith! :) The blue ended up being my favorite, too! I made that one in a couple of hours super last minute yesterday because I really wanted to get it into this video haha. It's got a nice drape and flow to it. Gonna get a lot of wear out of that one!

[@MV-uh7kr]

Love it!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!!

[@belinda58sews29]

Congratulations on the milestone! I’ve followed your channel,for a while and enjoy all your content and patterns. I think I’ll try my hand at this skirt, it’s a great summer/spring staple.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much for following my channel!

[@christinemccoy5237]

Congrats on your 10K! I am learning so much from watching your video's, they are very enjoyable and super informative.

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad! Thank you!! 🥰

[@valclements7092]

Thank you so much for sharing your pattern,I love it. Congratulations on your subscribers. Have a great day Val ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Val! :)

[@carolinewoolfall2096]

Fantastic tutorial 👌 thank you 😊

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!! :)

[@lyndagasper4346]

I am making this tomorrow. I have some linen blend I think will look great for this pattern. Thank you so much sharing!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@carmenrichardson2995]

I love all your videos too btw. It has really given me a lot of confidence to have a go at things

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad, thank you!!

[@stephaniegarcia9760]

I'm definitely going to be trying this as soon as I get some more muslin. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad, thanks for watching!

[@dianecole9884]

Thank you for the content, it was very educational for me.

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad, thank you for watching!

[@rosac8168]

Oh I can’t wait to try this I have a larger waist so it will be a challenge but I’m hopeful

[@maryjenison8761]

Thank you!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@theresasmith1000]

I absolutely adore your content! Now I feel somewhat prepared to draft a skirt! And I LOVE your music...video to video.. perfect house music cuts!

[@PatternScout]

Ah thanks so much, Theresa!! So happy you enjoy it. And I spend way too much time searching for music 😅 it's the most fun part of editing!

[@isewnow]

Great one. thanks

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@gemmasremchevich6719]

Just getting my blocks sorted and will try this button down skirt. Your videos are very straight forward and upbeat. Thank you, new subscriber from Australia. 💐

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much for subscribing! ❤

[@peggymason7438]

Your videos are soon inspirational! You have inspired me to try my hand at making my own patterns, too. I have plans in my head to make several things and started studying pattern making for myself, hubby and family if they want.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, I'm so glad you are enjoying them!!

[@christinahogan5145]

Awesome tutorial!! I wish I had a sewing room like you do. Maybe some day! Your skirts turned out perfect!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@ktrmeadow]

You made this look extremely simple. Looks so comfortable.

[@PatternScout]

It was pretty easy! And very comfy! :)

[@olivemd]

Thank you. Seeing this being done is so much better than reading about it. I stay away from bottoms on the front of my skirts since I recently gained a tummy.

[@lynnetheunissen27]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers... I love your channel..love your patterns as well.. Cozi fit jacket is my fav.. Very hackable.. Thank you for sharing your sewing knowledge.. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! So happy you've enjoyed the cozi jacket :)

[@carolyndrawdy3416]

In your presentation, you follow step by step which simplifies the process of garment making for new sewists and show it is possible to sew one’s wardrobe! Great job!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!

[@everylovelyword560]

Great video, learned a lot!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed it

[@mariewoehr1669]

You are so gifted, you make it look so easy. Thank you for the tutorial, it was very helpful to me. I love sewing, but it doesn’t come so so easy for me. Keep your tutorials coming. God bless you. Have nice day!☀️

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Marie! Glad the tutorial was helpful!

[@messymia2899]

I’ve only been watching your channel for a few months and have subscribed. I really enjoyed watching the start to finish on this skirt pattern. I hope that you will do more like this!! I’m definitely going to try these techniques!! You explain everything so clearly and you can see what you are doing exactly. I never would of thought to use scotch tape to hold buttons in place, while you are sewing them on. Can’t wait for the next one. Have a Great week!😊

[@PatternScout]

Ah thanks so much, I love knowing that you are enjoying the videos! I hope you do try them. Thanks for watching!

[@diphapangmolope659]

Love this…

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Love the style of the skirt you made and fabric you have chosen. Looks an easy pattern to make also and would like to make one of these for our next summer and for our winter probably like to make a skirt with a thicker fabric but with some stretch just with the buttons down the front no splits on the side. Thanks for sharing!

[@PatternScout]

Ooh I like the winter skirt idea! Thanks for watching!

[@DetraDearmas]

Just found you! This channel is exactly what I've been looking for. It's been 40 years since I've drafted or used any machine. But I'm ready to go. Built 1 basic skirt already. Button on side with sideseam pockets. Prefer long skirt. Was looking for this one. Sewing up the splits and adding buttons no problem. Apple shaped, old lady here! Wanted to try a peasant skirt not to full? Thanks!

[@PatternScout]

Oh so glad you found me! Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@victoriabinding5319]

K...really like this idea of showing us how you draft for you...really must try this one!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks for watching!

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Congratulations on reaching 10000 subscribers! I am one of your late-comers and I am so glad I found your channel. More if this kind of content, please.🌷

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! :) More of this to come!

[@nancynewman6592]

Great Video and it really helps one to figure out how to refit a pre-made pattern :)

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@2logj]

This is one of the clear videos from start to finish of garment making ie Skirt with front buttons.Thanks Casey.Love your videos.For sake of Beginners I am going through them 1 Measurement and Recording it. 2 Selection of Fabric(True +muslin) 3 Cutting Fabric Muslin 4 Assemble Muslin and trial 5 Apply pins to mark areas of looseness 6 Apply pins for Back darts. 7 With Muslin corrected for looseness transfer to Sketching Paper. 8 Mark all areas for Darts and instructions to cut including direction of cuts(I would use iron on interfacing to secure the template paper) 9 Transfer from Paper to True Fabric and mark all Darts . 10 Allow for Seam allowances 11 Allow for Waist Band (Paper + True Fabric) 12 Cut True Fabric 13 Stitch as directed (including interfacing) 14 Attach Waist Band 15 Pin or mark places for buttons 16 Stitch button holes and Buttons 17 Grand Trial with True skirt. 18 Mark areas of looseness . 19 Correct areas of looseness 20 Treat the edges of Vent 21 Treat the Hem to your desired look. 22 Final wear and Cat Walk Baby Here are some variation which I can think of 1 Instead of button try open zip. 2 Instead of buttons try Central Zip 3 Instead of Waist band try Elastic? 4 Add side pockets? 5 Give suggestions for matching Shirts. The final Red Carpet version Same as Casey's Skirt Shirt linen shirt with full sleeves and black buttons Black infinity scarf Black head band or black bow with white polka dots. Black Ray ban Black handbag Black shoes Thick golden colored Chain That is your night baby! I now have to write all these in my notes for my next project I am going to make this shirt!!!

[@ShirleiBarnes]

Love it

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@85thAndWade]

What a wonderful video. Your makes are lovely and now I want one in EVERY color in the rainbow in linen!I have a very basic Kenmore machine so the buttons and buttonholes are bullying me but here’s to a lot of chai and time outs 🤣🤣!

[@PatternScout]

Chai and time outs--that is the right strategy! 😂 Anytime I am feeling frustrated sewing I know I need a snack or a nap haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@migoseamwork1481]

you look amazing!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@lucypeters2960]

I have just discovered your channel today! And I love it. I teach Fashion Design at the high school in Elko Nevada, and this will be a great resource for my advanced students to utilize this next school year. I am planning on having them take their favorite ready to wear items and utilize your techniques to teach them pattern drafting. It's a standard I have not always taught as completely as your videos can teach my students. It's a format that they will understand and appreciate because they can review when they get to a point where they need a question answered. I often teach various level in one class period, so this video format can make those students independent learner. Thank you so much!!!

[@PatternScout]

Oh that is so wonderful! So glad it will be helpful for your students. Thank you so much for watching and sharing! :)

[@user-ng1vw6mo6u]

Thank

[@mc4803]

I just found your channel!!! 😃 and I love it ❤️ 💕 😽 from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@PatternScout]

Yay! Thank you! :)

[@ligiization]

If I didn’t know you are new to youtube I wouldn’t have thought you are because your editing is very good. Can’t find any flaws, it’s really fun and appropriate for your content. Congrats for the 10k! Your channel is very good and professional, not to mention the actual sowing :)).

[@PatternScout]

Aw thanks! I appreciate that! I've enjoyed learning the editing process :)

[@eudeboraemilia]

Aprendi a fazer roupas sozinha, agora estou aprendendo inglês sozinha também. Unindo o útil ao agradável ❤️costura e inglês ❤️

[@seamsuneven7824]

I love love this pattern! Just beautiful. I haven't made my own clothes yet but have been sewing since I was 17, but I REALLY want to! I just think the fitting is sooo daunting!😬😒 I am disabled and on a fixed income so I can't afford to make mistakes and waste fabric extra. 😫 But I adore your skirts well done!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!

[@doowopshopgal]

Wow I’m telling ya you made this skirt seem so easy and attainable that I want to get out of my lanai and go get my muslin that’s how desperately I want to make the skirt now. Excellent tutorial

[@PatternScout]

Yay thanks! :) Glad you liked the tutorial!

[@Kryst0l2014]

could you do a video on how you choose your pattern sizing?

[@PatternScout]

Yes, I will try to add that in a future video, thanks for the suggestion!

[@roseannboi6632]

Found your channel recently and enjoy it immensely. I like your simple straightforward explanations. I am a sewer of many years both fashion and home decor. I just completed a chair slipcover no pattern….not great but I did it! So, your wonderful tutorial has given me the inspiration to draft this darling skirt. What online fabric sites do you recommend? And, never was aware of the chisel to open button holes. Keep up the great work. A new subscriber.

[@PatternScout]

Oh thank you so much! I shop a lot at my local JoAnn fabric store. But online, I like blackbirdfabrics.com, measurefabric.com, fabric.com, and moodfabrics.com.

[@ginaalpous3972]

Hi Casey, Great video. What I would love you to share is how you take a block for a bodice, skirt, etc, and create a pattern from which you sew a garment. I’ve tried making bodice blocks (slopers) and then struggle to create a garment. Ease and zippers make me nervous and I would appreciate help in overcoming these challenges.

[@PatternScout]

I'd love to do more videos on pattern drafting from slopers, thanks for asking for that! I'll try to get more of that into the mix. :)

[@cathleenvance4441]

I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love your channel. I’ve told so many people about you and your patterns. I have been on a skirt sewing frenzy for the past few weeks so this video was right up my alley. I just finished taking the dress panels from “True Bias” Shelby dress/romper, measured, cut and added a yoga waistband to some left over viscose challis and omg I surprised myself. It turned out great. Now I’m going to try a sloper. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Oh btw, I now have a whopping 7 Byrdie button up shirts lol and I wear them all the time. You’re the best.

[@PatternScout]

Best comment award 🤩🥰 thank you so much, that makes my day to know it! I love patternmaking and pattern hacking...it is my favorite thing. Sounds like you enjoy it to, so I'm glad we can share the fun! :)

[@faithmathingsdal79]

I concur with the first sentences!! ;)

[@PatternScout]

@@faithmathingsdal79 aw THANKSSSS! :)

[@cathleenvance4441]

@@PatternScout Oh my gosh yes, I love to pattern hack...I also love to go to some of the resale shops and buy things that are way to big and try to change them around...Isn't this the best hobby....It's like doing one of those great big dining room table puzzles only with fabric...lol

[@PatternScout]

@@cathleenvance4441 I love that!

[@irmacordova2220]

I love love your channel. I am learning tons. I have a question on the skirt. You added seam allowance on back and front pieces, don't I add seam allo dance to the two pieces in The center. Thanks

[@wendyb7993]

Great tutorial thanks and beautiful skirts 🥳🥳🥳🥳 where is the folding ironing board from that’s a great idea ?

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! I bought that at Hobby Lobby last year and use it constantly!

[@stdri8004]

I loved this video. Could this be made into a jumper style outfit? I would love to see a video transforming this into one.

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad! Maybe it could! Something I will ponder! Thanks for watching!

[@bcvahsfam]

Your skirt turned out really well! This is a great video. I would like to be able to sew like this-- fitted to my measurements. I am curious as to how tall you are? I think your channel will grow fast as your content is very good. Congrats on reaching 10K.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! I am 5'9" :)

[@deloreshildebrandt8357]

When you adjusted the waist did you then adjust the pattern too? Awesome tutorial!

[@PatternScout]

Yes! Forgot to mention that--i transferred my adjustments to the pattern. Thanks for watching! :)

[@BeaunaturelleFeb11]

Another great job Casey. 👍🏾 Just wanted to ask you if you have any recommendations please for a good iron for sewing, and also a Rotary cutter. Thank you.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! I use the Olfa rotary cutters and my iron is the Shark Professional :)

[@BeaunaturelleFeb11]

@@PatternScout Aah you’re an absolute diamond Casey. Thank you. I’ll look up the Rotary Cutter and see if i can get it here in the UK. As for the iron, I won’t bother with the shark if you think it’s not so good. 😆 Thanks all the same.

[@pumpkinspice1478]

Hi! I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for this tutorial. I’m not a sewist yet and this video is giving me courage to try. Did you cut a muslin first?

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much for subscribing! I made the muslin while making the initial pattern for the skirt and used that to make the final skirt.

[@jacquelinea8224]

Excellent video. I have a skirt like this on my inspo board, and now I can make one that is custom fit!!! I have two questions...how do you estimate how much fabric you will need? Also, does the length have to be cut parallel to the selvages, or could it be cross grain?

[@PatternScout]

Yes!! It is a pretty easy make and I have used this pattern over and over for other dresses/skirts! I would recommend cutting on grain/parallel to the selvedge. To estimate fabric, the width of the fabric needs to be at least 4 to 6 inches greater than the widest part of your lower body (hip or waist) to account for ease and seam allowance. If the fabric width is too narrow, then you'll add more yardage to the length. And the length should be the length you want your skirt, plus about 6 inches for hem allowance and facings.

[@cr0wsnest]

Perhaps for us clumsy types, we use tailors chalk instead of a pin to mark the hip distance? Great tip though!

[@PatternScout]

Oh yeah, I would normally use tailor's chalk for a garment I plan to wear, but for the muslin I use pen so it doesn't wipe away. :)

[@rosewhite132]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@carmenrichardson2995]

Can you please tell me where you got your table from its awesome

[@PatternScout]

That table is a $25 thrift store find! It is a 3' x 5' dining table. I painted the top white and have a 3x5' cutting mat from JoAnn laying on top. :)

[@carmenrichardson2995]

Thank you so much. You’re the first Vlogger to respond xx

[@lezleyd55]

How about that cute square neck top?

[@PatternScout]

Oh yes I have a video for that too 😂 it's a pattern hack of my tshirt pattern (several videos back i made 3 shirts)

[@lisahoulihan7458]

I like this as a tutorial in how to make a sloper, but as an easy beginner's skirt, it fails because few beginners have a serger. What seam should we use instead, or how else to hem the interfacing?

[@PatternScout]

I just posted a video on seam finishes that provides options for folks without a serger, and if you check out my wrap top videos I show other methods for finishing the edges of facings. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!