How to Sew a Skirt: Quick & Easy Project | Craftsy Sewing Tutorial

Even if you only have an afternoon, you can make this simple skirt! From start to finish Craftsy instructor Angela Wolf guides you through seams, hems, and creating an elastic waist.
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How would you like to sew a simple skirt in an afternoon? I'm going to show you how easy it is in this short video!
Hi, I'm Angela Wolf! An elastic waist skirt sews up super fast and looks great on all body types. I'm going to be using this cute Rae Skirt pattern from Sewaholic Patterns, but the techniques would apply to similar patterns.
Cut out and mark your 6 pattern pieces.
So let's start by pinning a front side to a back side piece with right sides together at the seam line. Now stitch the seam with a 5/8 seam allowance. I am using contrasting thread so you can see the stitches better, but you would use matching thread.
Next just stitch the remaining five seams the same way. Stitch the seam, finish the edges, and press the seams open.
Now let’s go to the iron and prepare the elastic casing and the hem. It's faster if we press both in one stop! I only have part of the skirt here so you can see what I am pressing.
This is the top edge where the elastic will go. Turn under the fabric edge 1 3/4" and press. Then fold under the raw edge 1/2" and press again. This is the perfect width for 1" elastic.
We will be stitching along this folded edge, leaving a 2 inch opening to insert the elastic.
Now let’s move to the hem. Flip the raw edge up 1 3/4” towards the wrong side of the fabric and press.
Then tuck the raw edge under about 3/4" and press. Now the hem is ready for topstitching!
(OC) First, let’s finish our elastic casing.
Line up the fabric so the needle is about 1/8 of an inch from the folded edge. Start stitching about 1" away from the side seam and stitch all the way around.
As I get back to where I started stitching, you want to leave approximately 2 inches open. Backstitch to secure the threads.
Before we insert the elastic, we need to determine how tight we want it.
Wrap the elastic around your waist and use a pin to hold it closed. Make sure it’s not too tight and not too loose or the skirt will fall down!
Use a fabric pen to mark where the elastic should cross on both the outside and inside of the elastic.
Now I know after I insert this elastic into the casing, these two markings need to meet.
You can use a bodkin or safety pin attached to the end of the elastic, to insert the elastic into the casing and ease it through until you get all the way around. Check that the elastic is not twisted, overlap your two markings, and we’re going to stitch right across the markings to secure the elastic.
Change to a zigzag stitch and stitch back and forth a couple of times. Trim off the excess elastic and all that is left is to stitch this little opening closed.
Now let's finish up the hem that we prepped earlier!
Topstitch along the folded edge around the skirt. And you are finished!
You have a brand new skirt in a couple hours!

[@melaniemarrero6270]

"you'll be finished within hours" Me "oh.."

[@mark-pthomas653]

Hello how are you doing my friend ?

[@rasheedamohammed3223]

the explation is good but how to cut the skirt

[@aprilshowers6752]

I have this pattern. The pattern shows the amount of material needed and the layout of the pattern. basically its a two piece pattern. You cut the largest part on the fold and cut two of them. Then you place the side panels on the open side of the fabric and cut four. Essentially, since the material is folded you have to simply cut two pieces on the large panel and cut twice to get four smaller panels.

[@jbello9398]

@@aprilshowers6752 wow just checked and item is sold on... :(

[@WanieB]

the only thing I would add is after making sure it fits good and elastic is just right is add a few stitches on both sides over the elastic to keep it from rolling. good video, ironing makes it go together so much better

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.🌃😍

[@caitlinmccloud7431]

I have a lot of time on my hands so I can’t wait to try sewing my own skirt.

[@RumahKreatifAFH]

finally I also found a tutorial to make an easy skirt. thank you

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.🤗🎁

[@pattymiller4783]

Great video. I know this video is older but is it still possible to get the pattern for free? The link above no longer works. Thanks.

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.✂️

[@marisol4514]

Hi everyone! Thanks a bunch for this useful tutorial. It helped me a lot to do my first skirt for Halloween! Can't wait for another video!

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.

[@Jenishfashion1212]

Hi mam. Thank you so much. It was so useful video to me. And Please post more videos and how to stitch long gown and long skirt mam. Please

[@ashantipayne3974]

So much better, then other vids...THANKS REALLY HELP!!

[@ClaireSophia]

great tutorial dear, thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@jordanjohncarloj.8878]

Thank you so much now I get it!

[@reneebranch9935]

Making a skirt the way you did, looks easy. But for me it is hard. Thank you for sharing. Wear did you get the pattern?😊

[@rosalienaimanova9529]

There’s a link in the description

[@marisol4514]

With this tutorial I made my first skirt! I know what you mean since it took me about 3 hours! But take a lot of patience and stop the video in each step, the work is worthy! 🥰🥰

[@Vera-kh8zj]

the pattern is for sale. the link does not quite take you there.

[@marileequin2965]

The link to pattern doesn’t open :( nice tutorial tho

[@kittykat2748]

Thank you queen !!

[@verypeaceful1310]

I would like to purchase the pattern but it is sold out!

[@rabbit0664]

I feel you

[@alexar483]

Where can we print the skirt pattern

[@goldenthought8670]

Hi mam, its very use ful to me, thank you mam

[@evethegreenbird4641]

This tutorial sounds very good but I don’t have a sewing machine so I had to add modifications but still turned out great

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.👏🏼💖

[@shieldoffaith8798]

I'm trying to stitch this by hand also. how tough is it to do by hand and what kind of stitch is used? :)

[@unfilteredanonymous5120]

Thank you!!!

[@ermiebaylon1952]

How to make that pattern 😊

[@FELICIAPAUL-o4p]

😊😊😊😊

[@kay_123]

How do i do this by hand

[@kenyanicholas6809]

How exactly does one see the skirt pieces together?

[@lionessprincessbear2174]

This is only easy & Quick-because you aren’t doing it by hand-but using a machine

[@tarunbadhana1137]

You are awsome

[@jennacarson2872]

Its great

[@nickyburkard4573]

I have never sowed apart from a button on a shirt, so you get the picture. The whole cutting out the material was lost on me , quite frustrating. So it wasn’t easy as suggested.

[@parvezsharif5671]

what fabric u have used? what can be use for skirt?

[@Someone-su8ju]

Parvez Sharif try knit fabric.

[@emeliadavis3302]

Can someone answer and tell me how much fabric you need?

[@sarahhalperin138]

Emelia Davis it will say on the pattern she used, it is linked in description

[@Vanessa-lima]

The link it's not working

[@FREEDOMsansFEAR]

The pattern link doesn't work for me...does anyone have it? Thank you!

[@StarlightMikka]

It doesn’t work for me either

[@poisongirl8186]

How do I cut the patterns out

[@iseetheWAYVision]

Cynthia Leon with scissors.

[@rachelnation2021]

Taamz Heart lolol

[@ranigupta7815]

osm

[@PromezQueen]

Can you assist me i have a daughter i wanna make a skirt for

[@ryenixstyx5231]

when you don't have a sewing machine because you just want to do a small project: oh f*ck

[@benedictkent1058]

I Could not find the pattern

[@adedamolaadebiyi7175]

I’m just gunna crochet it this isn’t one kids can use

[@Sha.Anne23]

I wish I could've been watched this video before I ruined my project 😃😭

[@kimdavis8238]

she never sewed the sides together

[@a1984girl]

And there has clearly been overlocking done between some of the shots that was left out.

[@aprilshowers6752]

@@a1984girl According to the pattern you are told to finish the side seams. I did it first by using a zig zag . I dont have a serger. The pattern says finish the seams ( not saying how - you could pink them. but it does say use wonder web and press and hold the seams open.

[@The_Kipyena]

Is it possible to do this all with the sides together? I think it would be easier, as long as you can sew a loop.

[@bellehumble7437]

this doesnt give you propper steps

[@mklee9187]

why does she look like she's in pain

[@teresadavis9557]

You lost me at six pieces 🤷‍♀️

[@saundra1571]

your voice.. uhhhh

[@merunkao]

saundra V your comment...uhhh

[@Hey_yeah]

Just watch a different video then No need to spread your opinion