making the happiest patchwork skirt ever (petticoat & bows!) ♥beginner sewing tutorial♥

This sewing tutorial is all about making this gathered skirt is super voluminous, joyous & a great scrap fabric buster! It’s super cute just as a skirt but the added petticoat brings some additional volume & fun. Other features are an elasticated waist & bows on the sides for adjustability!
Find that scrap bin & patchwork a dreamy, colourful skirt with me.
Let me know if you sew something similar - I would love to see!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Getting started
2:14 Sewing the gathered tiers
5:10 Sewing the ungathered tiers
5:48 Petticoat!
7:49 Details & additions
10:46 Hem facing
12:50 Waistband things!
15:03 Final thoughts
16:14 CHECK HER OUT
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Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Singer Heavy Duty
Snips from Fiskars
Shot on Sony Alpha zv-e10
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
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[@shellylemons]

This is perfect to put together for my granddaughters. We all can collect pieces of fabric and make skirts then have a cousins photo shoot.

[@twoforonecreativelife]

I’m 60 and just began my sewing journey. I’m learning so much from you and love the joy you have while creating. Also, in love with this skirt! ❤ Thank you 😊

[@fromcarlyb]

That's awesome!!! I hope you're having the best time!! Sewing is so cool.

[@sydneyscreativecorner4395]

That skirt totally reminds me of the show "the big comfy couch" from the early 90's. Love it!!!

[@ladonnawashington1643]

I am inspired!!!!!! What wonderful work you do. I can hardly say I am a sewist in comparison. So glad the KZbin algorithm brought you to me. I’m binge-watching and have subscribed. Magnificent!

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw that's so lovely!! We are all just little makers at heart!! No comparison needed. Sending lots of love!!! Thanks for watching!

[@julielafontaine4500]

Hello gorgeous Aussie girl.What a bright and brilliant talent you have. You make me wish i was young again to make these beautiful clothes.This world needs people like you in it..and your sewing room is divine..love from an old Aussie girl

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you fellow Aussie mate!! I appreciate you!

[@fromcarlyb]

OH Hi beautifuls!!!!!! What is your favourite/most worn creation or pattern? Mine is probably a tie between the Bob pant by Style Arc or the Helene Jeans by Anna Allen clothing. I really want to make the Birgitta Helmersson Zero waste patterns soon though!! Can't wait to hear in the comments x

[@helloemilymills]

I made the Common Stitch Bottle Brush Shorts last weekend and I'm in love! My first time making a fly zipper pant. Definitely gonna make more 🤩

[@polletjerachel]

The rowan bodysuit is my go to pattern for basics! Shirts, bodysuits, turtlenecks, you name it, it has it all. It's reaaaally simple, but simple things are great.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Love those hair flowers. 3D puffy flowers - cool.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Cute.

[@karen80ful]

I made this skirt using secondhand navy blue gingham shirts. I love it! It needs a petticoat but I wanted to be done so I haven’t made that yet. Thanks for the inspiration to be creative. I would love to show you my skirt.

[@wasmarensomacht]

it's so amazing how many people can be inspired by one person, in this case you. i'm so hooked and definitely going to make a similar skirt from scraps and a friend of mine got inspired by you as well and made a patchwork jacket!

[@fromcarlyb]

:') gonna make me cry aw - love to hear about other artists patchworking!!!!! go get em!!

[@lovelyt8022]

Your thumbnail reminded me of Gloria trevi,she was a Mexican singer in the 80s -90s.

[@marensievert]

This is the most love I have ever seen someone put into making a skirt 🥰. Your positive vibe is so inspiring and I‘m feeling so motivated to patchwork something from all of my scrap fabric 😊

[@fromcarlyb]

i got so into this one!! aw thanks for watching & if you patchwork a skirt, i hope it goes so well!!!!

[@felinetherapy4782]

Loved this so much. Dreamy, city fairy vibes.

[@fromcarlyb]

you get the vibe!! thank you so much!

[@beckyhepburn7460]

How sweet you are young lady and what a fab skirt you have produced , really cute well done

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you!

[@terpinator24]

Sooo freekin cute! I appreciate the nerding out on the hem...and the all the seamripping! Being willing to seamrip to get the results you want is totally worth the hassle!

[@fromcarlyb]

hehehe you get it!!!!

[@barbaracoleman9215]

This is so awesome! Sew Green!

[@angelawinkler5076]

You are amazing. I just found you and love you and all the crafts you make. Love your hair!!. I am a quilter and getting in to sewing skirts. I love this idea . Thank you and stay awesome 😊❤

[@leighinstitches]

Refreshed KZbin and here is a new video! Amazing!! Just what I need as I work on a project!

[@fromcarlyb]

Ah heyyyyy!!! Thank you for watching & hope your projects goes AMAZING!!

[@leighinstitches]

It went great! I was making mini pin cushions and putting found acorn tops on them! @@fromcarlyb

[@amywarner594]

I love your corner of the internet! I’ve made the Megan Neilson Flint pants so many times, short, long, and as overalls, love the fit and the wide leg. They were the first pants I ever made and three years later I’m still just as scared of zips so I’ll be making them for a long time. Would highly recommend!

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for being here. Ooh i'll check them out!! Thanks for the rec!

[@greenkitty6482]

Love the skirt and love your hair. True,, I probably wouldn’t wear a skirt like that for all occasions but the addition of the petty coat is really fun. Thanks for sharing 😃

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much!! Sometimes you just gotta make something fun!

[@estelsogo]

Soo fuun & creative!! 😍😍 You deserve a million followers for thiiss ✨

[@julielafontaine4500]

Love your ambition and persistence..you a going to make it girl

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you mate!!

[@mandaS1975]

I am a gen x-er who has wanted to make a patchwork skirt for yearssssss! I could never find a pattern. I make quilts, but not a lot of garment experience. I love how you explained this and I hope to try making one now 💜

[@PhantomTemple]

My favorit pattern is one i made myself. I based it off of the circleskirt, but made into pants. With pockets! The best feeling is, that you can make it in almost all kinds of fabric!

[@fromcarlyb]

that's so good!!

[@stephaniewegener7167]

The red dress you're wearing - would be awesome to break this down and try to recreate it.....material choice etc etc. I love it

[@stephaniewegener7167]

oh maybe I just should watch to the end before commenting hahaha. love that brand.

[@tishie42]

Omg. you are adorable. The skirt is adorable. This is perfect . These are my favorite patterns. No pattern. Or Frankenclothing. Upcycling. Whatever its called now. 😂

[@fromcarlyb]

Oh thank you!!! It's super fun to make random clothes - I fully agree!!

[@Mia-yk2is]

I’ve been trying to learn to sew for years but never got around to it, but your channel is really helping inspire and help me plan what to make! I’ve always wanted a skirt like this but it seemed too intimidating. It seems a lot less intimidating now, so thank you!

[@neocat81]

so so so FREAKIN CUTE!!! so much love for this!! this is so inspiring!!!! i tried to do some thing like this and i think i doubled each tear. SO as you can imagine it was so HEAVY that the waist band was only about 12 in around. i have a 44 in waist. then because all my fabric was second hand, some of it was so old that it was coming apart. the first wash was a MESS of threads!! if i do this again, zigzag will be essential.

[@kjiarachan]

oh my god i'm obsessed i'm definitively considering making one for this summer !! i love your channel this was an instant subscribe moment haha

[@daddydevito.]

omg that’s so beautiful. I’m definitely gonna have to do something like this when I’ve amassed enough scrap fabric

[@violettippet5246]

You could always go to a thrift store.

[@FrancisFabricates]

Thanks lovley this was so useful.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

That floral skirt you wear in the second half of this video is gorgeous.

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you!!

[@danielleparker3731]

Ooooh I really wanna attempt to make this!!! It looks amazing!

[@ellensetchkopalmerlee6481]

I love this skirt so much! There is something just so magical about using up scraps to make such joyful pieces like this! 🤩💖 And your videos are honestly the best! You inspire me more than I can say. Thank you Carly! ☀️🦋

[@elizabethwatson71]

If you have another band like the tan one, you should add some fabric flowers

[@hanaah1111]

Love the tulle peeping out at bottom. Gonna make one too w all my bits of fabric.👍

[@teshi1424]

I love the by hand London Anna dress. I’ve made that pattern quite a few times now, I really love it

[@fromcarlyb]

A great recommendation! Thank you!

[@kelseyissastar]

I thought this was a Mirabel cosplay from the thumbnail. So cute

[@BaileyJadeMakes]

Blackwood cardigan, with a pocket hack I found on KZbin. I have made it over 20 times. I have made it for my Mom, and sister, and niece. I wear them all the time!

[@fromcarlyb]

Oooh love it!!!!

[@BubbleGrub]

Oooh I think you would love the construction of the wildflower designs Coquelicot skirt/pinafore!!! You could definitely patchwork the fabric so it was more 'your style' but it is such a cool pattern, I would love to see what you would do with it! ❤️❤️

[@owlkingx]

You were so right about the hem facing! I'd never thought too much about them in the past but this is incredible. I'm thinking about trying to make a patchwork skirt or dress, although I don't use a sewing machine (we don't get on :P ) so might be a lonnnngg job by hand. You're super inspiring though!

[@csrlrmoon]

That skirt remember me Cindy Lauper.

[@merry-makes]

So wonderfully fun! This turned out amazing. It really reminded me of the patchwork skirt Barbara wears in the old British show The Good Life. I think it was diamonds instead of squares but this definitely had me thinking of that and how I instantly wanted one myself. I also loved your concept and approach and all the little touches - we all need some fairy magic in our lives! Ps. Definitely recommend The Good Life. Funny and cosy old watch.

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you so much!!! I love that so much!! We certainly do need more magic and fun in our lives!!

[@karen80ful]

I love how this turned out and I love watching your channel. Your energy is light and love and buoyant ❤

[@samanthapetersen7300]

DIY Daisy’s trapezoid skirt is my favourite because the shape and length suits me and it sews up in no time!! All you need is some beautiful fabric (washed linen or a fabulous print in cotton are my personal favourites). I could live in a selection of these paired with t-shirts in summer. Love the colours in this skirt Carly!! Thanks for sharing your process and thinking. It’s all really refreshing :)

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Love the red dress you are wearing.

[@pegturner6748]

I LOVE this skirt. It's so colorful. I want one!

[@made.byalena]

this is so helpful because i was thinking about making a patchwork skirt from all my scrap fabric earlier today!!

[@donnasdelights6417]

Oh my goodness! This is an absolutely amazing skirt🤩You are a delight to watch and I will be making several of these for sure. Thank you for being amazing.

[@ping1718]

freaking cool! Love how chilli you are when you sew that piece. I tried doing it once and kinda gave up. But I guess I will try again.

[@fromcarlyb]

you can do it!!!

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi from Texas. Awesome 👌. Thank you for sharing. Please think about pockets next time.

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

This is so stinkin CUTE! I wish I had time for sewing right now because I have all the things I need for this!, but I'll be tucking this away in my brain for my next school break (grad school is kicking my butt). My most used pattern is honestly just a circle skirt! I love them. :)

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you!!! Good luck with grad school, keep smashing it out there. The sewing will be there when you're ready!!

[@beepwrld]

This was sooo inspiring!! I love seeing your work on instagram, and now seeing the process here on youtube makes me feel like I could actually make something similar!! So happy to be seeing more of you on youtube:')

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you for being apart of it all across the platforms haha!!! You can do it!!

[@rileyhumbert341]

Carly! Thank you for providing such wholesome, feel-good sewing content! A pattern I love is the Shop Pants by Open Studios patterns. The pattern has really detailed instructions and a full KZbin sew-along series. The pants have a really nice barrel leg shape with a cool angular pocket detail. Would highly recommend!

[@patyoliveira3249]

I really loved this project - kisses and hugs from Brazil 😍😍💚💚💛💛💙💙🤍🤍🥰🥰

[@fromcarlyb]

[@janlp1667]

so, this just popped up on my feed....you are such a joy to watch and full of information!! I've subscribed. Now I am off to watch more of your wonderful videos,😊

[@charlottefloyer1230]

Most perfect skirt I’ve ever seen!

[@jroseg81]

Gorgeous skirt! My Favorite pattern that I have made and hacked multiple times is the All Well Box Top, highly recommend.

[@aprildriesslein5034]

Very cute! I just wrapped up a patchwork project and I have another one on the agenda, so I think I will steal your ribbons and loops idea!

[@fromcarlyb]

love that!! steal away!!!

[@amiehamilton1840]

This is so beautiful! I have been dreaming about making this exact skirt since I was in high school, but with all black and dark jewel tone fabrics. I taught myself to see a couple of years ago, so I can actually make it, and you've given me the inspiration I need to jump in and do it!! As for question about favourite pattern,bits so hard to say because I constantly get excited about trying new things all the time!

[@fromcarlyb]

I love that!! Same brain!!! You got it! Sending lots of sewing motivation your way!!

[@stacysears300]

So much fun to put together. I love your videos

[@helloemilymills]

I looooooove this (as usual lol) 🤩 This could be such a fun vibe to liven up my office Christmas party

[@fromcarlyb]

i love that!!! it would certainly liven up any room!

[@mamavibetribe8878]

Loved this skirt really got me thinking about making something similar. My number one go to pattern is Tilly and the huttons Stevie tunic with add on. I have a Gorman esque aesthetic and I can easily hack that pattern to be what I want.

[@fromcarlyb]

LOVE THAT!!1 Tilly and the buttons are the best!!

[@violetstuff7602]

I have been dreaming of a skirt like this, I need to make one!!

[@greenkitty6482]

I like the positive energy you project in your videos, Carly. Have you ever consider putting your bed up as a lift bed so you can free up the floor space?

[@sewsewsewist785]

Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful! Looks like something that would cost a fortune... And you make it look doable. Thx for this sweet video.

[@fromcarlyb]

aw that's so lovely!! although quite a few steps, it was very doable!!

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent

[@pamrogers5979]

ty - just wonderful

[@eblake3617]

I'm going to throw you a crochet pattern! Octopus for Premies by Crochet 365 and Knit Too. I take public transit to work so this is a great project for that time, and EVERY baby loves these. The story behind them so heartfelt (but some NICUs still don't allow) but it's great for ALL babies! They love the sensory of it and they love to whip them around. I've made SO MANY in just the last 6 months since discovering. Also, has anyone seen My Octopus Teacher on Netflix? ❤

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

My favourite pattern is called “Auden” by Petite Stitchery & Co it’s so cozy and versatile ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

love that!! thank you for sharing!

[@alexandriadohoney7089]

This is exactly what I've been looking for in a skirt! Can you tell me how you got the measurements for the first tier so I can try my hand at one? It looks like you just doubled from there until you got the volume you wanted, but I just need help with the starting point. Thanks for making such fun content!

[@fromcarlyb]

oh YAY!!!!! The measurements are around 1.5 times my waist measurement. You can do bigger though for a more gathered look. Thank you for watching!

[@alexandriadohoney7089]

@@fromcarlyb I appreciate that you take the time to reply to comments and can't wait to see what you make next!

[@lcampbell2217]

Hi. This is my 1st time viewing your video. I love the skirt, however, for me, I didn't find this to be a "beginner's sewing tutorial" video. I'll have to watch it a few more times to understand how you did this. Thank you for sharing.

[@fromcarlyb]

I'm sorry!! It probably is a bit more intermediate!! Let me know if you have any questions & I'll do my best to reply!

[@amyjmb617]

omg sooooo cute! do you do a measurement for the starting tier? ie its double your waist measurement? i also need to learn more about hem facing....also, hello from another fellow aussie :)

[@amytschirn1370]

This is so gorgeous! How do you decide the circumference of the top gathered layer?

[@napoleonerises]

What are the circumferences of the first two tiers, compared to your waist measurement (if you want to share)? I'm trying to pattern a skirt based off of this, but I'm not confident about the top part of it.

[@nombuso4162]

I finally figured out who you look like, it's been bugging me😭😭😭 when you smile you look like Ariana Grande

[@marilut3867]

Do you have a rule of thumb howw much bigger the tiers get each time? Or did you just eyeball that? Love the skirt, I'll definitely try to make something similar!

[@fromcarlyb]

I don't really... but I try go for at least 1.5 times bigger then the previous rectangle... I usually eyeball it these days!! Go well mate!!

[@crownedcreation555]

❤

[@sweetpea5539]

YES!!! But why no pockets?? 🥺

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahah GOOD POINT

[@olgakogut862]

❤❤❤

[@nniffa393]

Beautiful skirt! I love the hem facing, looks so good. I was wondering: when you do patchwork garments how do you pick thread colour? Edit to add: i just realised there's so little visible stitching on this project you could really use up all those random thread bobbins! I think my favourite pattern hasn't quite been born yet. I have two button up shirt patterns which I've used a bunch of times - the Waikerie shirt by Muna and Broad and the Bloom shirt by Make by The Fabric Store. I love the fit of the bloom shirt and the collar of the waikerie shirt so I want to merge them together into my dream pattern!

[@jessicapotts9972]

Everything needs more pockets

[@AnniCarlsson]

Still need to start find fabrics for a simular skirt. I also love the red dress you have on. You made it or is it from store? Edited. Aha son de flor. Just wrote before you told us. Ops

[@CrownedLily]

I've been sewing for 3 years. I've only used one actual pattern, and I didn't even follow the instructions 🤷‍♀ Mostly I use clothes I own, or just go by my measurements to draft a pattern. I watch sewing KZbin videos, and also just figure things out with trial and error.. so I guess you could say I'm self taught?

[@GetHookedByBella]

new sub you are the beautiful fairy love this project so gorgeous😍