Diy: Quick and Simple Petticoat

I have made different styles of petticoats and this is by far the easiest and fastest way that I have made one. I came up with this method by experimenting with making tulle skirts. I tried one on under one of my skirts and it worked great as a petticoat. This petticoat is great for beginners or can be used as a temporary petticoat or you can use it all the time like I do.
Care instructions:
Wash it on the gentle cycle and hang to dry. To get wrinkles out just hang it up in the shower when you take a hot shower and the wrinkles should fall out.
Supplies you will need:
-10 or more yards of soft tulle
-3/4 inch elastic the length of your waist measurement
-Sewing Notions
/ rainbowredwood
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Music used with permission by Mike Kalombo
Music used with permission by Kevin Macleod

[@rainbowredwood]

Before you ask a question watch the video and check the description box because the answer might be there. You should always do that in general when it comes to videos.

[@los8236]

Rude and nasty

[@noorazraq2245]

los los How?She’s giving advice in case people get confused. If anything,you’re being unnecessarily rude.

[@rainbowredwood]

@@los8236 Which part is rude and which part is nasty? I'm willing to hear you out. Calling me names is rude and unnecessarily mean tbh.

[@taritangeo4948]

@@los8236 Wasting youtubers time with questions bc you didn't bother watch and read the description is rude and nasty. Quit projecting.

[@los8236]

@@taritangeo4948 yeah, right. Says the perfect little asshat! 🙄🖕🏻

[@RighteousnessofHim]

3 exhausting hours later I stumble upon this straight to the point, totally realistic, easy to do tutorial.....this needs to be at the top of the "how to make a petticoat" suggestion list! Thank you for your labor of convenience!

[@rainbowredwood]

I'm glad I was able to help.

[@madisonaustin9394]

It’s at the top now!

[@kouyouseri]

Finally an easy tutorial. I keep finding fancy petticoat tutorials but I mean I just want to make one on a budget and it's going under my cosplay anyways hdjskdndbbsna thank you sooo much

[@rainbowredwood]

I'm glad you found my tutorial useful. ♥

[@MangoMagica]

I’m glad this is the first one I found while trying to make a Pumpkin Pie Cookie cosplay!

[@Pickleinatomatojar]

@@MangoMagicaIVE NEVER SEEN A PUMPKIN PIE COOKIE COSPLAY?? i hope it turned out well!!!! Thats so cool

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Holy crap this is sooo easy! Most tutorials use pleated layers or something like that and it involves so much math and complicated sewing. And this is soo poofy.

[@rainbowredwood]

+StarlingofAzerath I know right!

[@JosieAreSee]

I'm so glad I found this vid. I'm a beginner and every other tutorial was ugly, hard to understand or too complicated. you made this and it's pretty, easy and neat. Big thanks!!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Jocelyn Marie :)

[@bunchie1707]

Omg you saved my dying soul. I have a cosplay which is tomorrow and i cant find any petticoat in my place and i found this vid. omgg thank you

[@rainbowredwood]

How did it go?

[@bunchie1707]

it turns out to be amazing and its puffier than i expected. I'm so happy because it doesn't take that long to make it. I even have a time to sleep. It's comfortable too!

[@tabbycat2944]

@@bunchie1707 how'd ya get the elastic through the opening

[@mcpearman]

Just what I needed... Simplicity... and a great job.... Thank you ~

[@rainbowredwood]

Anytime! Thanks for watching?

[@GagaMaster13579]

Wow, this is so simple, I've looked at so many petticoat tutorials and this one is by far the easiest to understand, I'm very much a beginner at sewing so this is really helpful, thanks :3

[@rainbowredwood]

+Chloe Boulter I'm so glad I could help. I really tried to keep it as simple and as fast as possible.

[@NyanNyanOmNom]

This is the first video I watched on how to make a petticoat and I don’t need to watch any others! I need one floor length and they’re so expensive; but I don’t have to worry any more! You’ve done a public service. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@rainbowredwood]

Let me know how a floor length on turns out because I've never tried it.

[@victorianeu4266]

How did it go? I want to make it floor length as well.

[@sandrahunt5916]

I must agree with many of the comments listed, this helped me very much. Had the basic idea however you brought all together for me. Thank you ever so much.

[@rainbowredwood]

♥

[@SPACEPATROLELENA]

This is amazing! I've looked at so many petticoat tutorials and they've all seemed kind of confusing and complicated to me but this one looks so simple and its very easy to understand! Great work!

[@rainbowredwood]

Thanks! When I made this method I knew I had to share it because all the other methods are a pain in the butt.

[@airamona]

+Rainbow Redwood "a pain in the butt" LOL

[@sarahgregory1625]

Thank you! Very easy to understand and make. I just wanted a simple petticoat for my Lolita skirt. This is exactly what I was looking for :).

[@ConversationsWithCre]

This was literally the easiest way to do it! I’ve watched a million videos on how to make a petticoat and you just helped me more in 3 minutes than any other video!! Thank u!!

[@robingriffin42]

You can not believe how long I have been looking for this. I did not know the correct terminology, so it practically took me all day. I'm so glad I've found this. I wanted my skirt/dress to "expand".....you wouldn't believe the "responses"...lol.

[@rainbowredwood]

lol, I wanna know some of the responses.

[@robingriffin42]

Hi Rainbow Redwood, just seeing your message. The responses were abt upsizing & downsizing, lengthening skirts bt worst of all, "expanding bust of dress" n I was like 😡. Don't remember how I ended up here 😁😊😍

[@rainbowredwood]

XD

[@skirtsndresses745]

OMG the petticoat is perfect. I love how pretty it makes a skirt so full. I have to try this soon! I think I will be making a lot of these. Thank you.

[@Zhao328]

When I first found this tutorial I got so excited that I just dived right in on my own and I was so confused when mine wasn't nearly as poofy as yours. I just came back to re-watch and see what I did wrong, I now realize that I am dumb lol. I used scrap tulle to make my first one. It was barely 3 yards of it. ; - ; 10+ yards was the part I did not catch the first time, so I bought a whole bolt of tulle. The next petticoat I make will be done right! :P

[@paulaanderson9377]

OMG!! Thank you for posting such a clear, simple video on how to make this tulle petticoat! I'll certainly be using this method to create mine today!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Paula Anderson How did it go?

[@SapphireRavenmoon]

This is the simplest petticoat tutorial I've found, I'm going to have to give it a try :D I really want a nice petticoat but they can be expensive so I think a homemade one would be just fine until can save up for buy a good one ^^

[@rainbowredwood]

This really is a great starter petticoat ♥

[@DonnaAskins]

What a great start to my day! Posting this vid is super generous of you, to help so many people. A thousand thanks! 🥰

[@ujlt7198]

THIS TUTORIAL SAVED MY LIFE i've got my first meetup tomorrow and have to make a petticoat ALL OF THE OTHER TUTORIALS WERE SO HARD BUT THIS ONE IS SO SIMPLE AND QUICK

[@rainbowredwood]

Rainbow Redwood to the rescue!! ^_^

[@elspethawake4541]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! This is exactly what I need for under my Halloween costume.

[@rainbowredwood]

Yay! ♥

[@christineclarke5390]

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[@biancamalvarado9419]

OMG THIS LOOKS SO SIMPLE AND EASY!! I'm barely getting into sewing and this looks like something I'll totally be able to do!!

[@victoryphxaz1]

Rainbow Redwood Thank you for posting this tutorial video. I have watched others and those were confusing. Your tutorial was very simple and easy to follow. Once again Great Tutorial 👍 👏

[@nastashavalentinodefranco2990]

I agree with almost everyone! Finally an easy , detailed, full tutorial under 5 min! Thank you.

[@amethysth00]

omg so easy and every one elses was so hard to follow. wonderful job!

[@rainbowredwood]

That's what I like to hear :)

[@kalarcon5519]

This is exactly what i need. A simple tutorial that gets to the point and is quick. I was going to but a peticaot but none of the fit my size. im so glad i cam across the tutorial.

[@magicianmana4]

Honestly this was the best video i’ve seen. So simple and easy. Thanks!

[@homewithsanya]

Thank you... You are a lifesaver, this is the simplest Petticoat tutorial I have come across, the others are a pain in the butt.

[@rainbowredwood]

+Savvy Sanya (Jam sanya26txt123Z) Lifesaver? Does this mean I'm a superhero now? Yeah I have made petticoats the other ways and it's not just a pain in the butt but the whole body.

[@taralucas7172]

This is perfect!!! Great idea to use the folded part as the waistband. I also like the raw edges of the tulle, I wouldn't mind if it peeked out of the skirt or dress a little. By far the best tutorial!!!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Tara Cruz Thank you!

[@Salvation1984]

I am so happy that I found your video!! This is the easiest and simplest video I've found on youtube so far!! Many thanks!

[@rainbowredwood]

^_^

[@BLACKDOTSx]

Girl I know Im like four years late but thank you 🥺💕🥺💕🥺💕 idek what to say that hasn't already been said but I love this video so much!! It's exactly what I need and exactly the amount of work I want to put in lmao

[@castelan7468]

omg thank you so much, I watched so many videos and they were useless, but yours was so helpful. 😊

[@rainbowredwood]

Aww that means a lot to me. I'm glad I could help.

[@ZoomyYumi]

omigosh so happy i found this! I was looking for a simple petticoat diy video for my next cosplay and you have SAVED me of all the hassle of the other ways

[@rainbowredwood]

+Yumi “Maka” Nakamura ^_^

[@Brooke052]

Just started learning to make my own clothes last month. Made two dresses and starting my 3rd tomorrow. 1 thrifted poofy dress that is now purple with flowers in the see through sleeves. Also, made a curtain tiered dress the other day. Took about 8-10 hours. Making a horse print tiered coat tomorrow, maybe this will help it look nicer. For all of these dresses.

[@b.9629]

Thank you so much for this simple and unintimidating video! I'll be using this with a really pretty red skirt I found for a festival at the end of this month. Thank you so much! Also you have a very calming voice, you make me feel like I could actually do this!

[@rainbowredwood]

Glad to be of service and thank you for the comment on my voice. When making these diys I try to tone my voice down because I am kind of loud and pitchy normally.

[@mirandamiller4269]

finally! a concise and easy sewing tutorial. thank you!

[@rainbowredwood]

You're welcome ;)

[@lynnecook3914]

Thank you for an easy to follow along tutorial for this. I will be making one tomorrow.

[@rainbowredwood]

♥

[@bellbird]

What a simple method for making a tulle petticoat. I am making a cosplay long skirt and needed someway of making it look fuller. I will be using your great tutorial to make my petticoat. Thanks!

[@priscillaburnett6790]

That was the best way I've seen so far! quick and easy. and if i want to go further i can.

[@boachii4652]

This is so simple that i feel silly. Thank you so much for this video. I figured petticoats where easy but this is by far my fav instruction

[@rainbowredwood]

+Boa Chii I know what you mean. I have made so many petticoats the traditional ways AND they take forever AND they don't deliver results as great as this one does.

[@imanbekiri3020]

Excellent, easy, and quick demonstration! Thank you!❤

[@babybbunggukie1322]

oh this is going to be so easy to do ! i’m making the Barbie movie dress and i just wanted something simple and literally every other video i’ve watched is complicated 😩 thank you so much

[@ultimateyaoifangirl]

FINALLY A BEGINNERS PETTICOAT THANK YOU

[@rainbowredwood]

Yay!

[@kyubey3011]

Super helpful! It looks a lot easier than I thought it would be. Subscribed.

[@rainbowredwood]

+Kyubey Yay! Thanks for subscribing and when I say easy I mean easy, lol.

[@BeckandCallPhoto]

I don't know if people realize how important the petticoat is to making a 1950's dress or skirt look correct. Great job, and very easy version to sew.

[@koda7214]

FINALLY an easy petticoat tutorial!!

[@taekim9940]

you pretty much only need two materials this is so simple I love it

[@rainbowredwood]

♥♥

[@molly3057]

Wow okay that looks really good. I want a really big puff and I figured it would take a lot of layering but I guess I was wrong because I think the puff of your skirt was just perfect :)

[@rainbowredwood]

And if it's not enough you can always add more

[@Ect316]

So simple . Short sweet to the point and effective. THANKYOU!

[@Abby-kf4pl]

Omg thank u so much for making this vid literally the rest are so extra and for what thank you its so simple and nice i have never done sewing and this was very easy to understand

[@Jubileejones]

FINALLY! An easy tutorial for petticoats! THAAAANK YOUUUU! :-D I knew it didn't have to be so complicated!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Jubilee Jones YAY! ^_^ It's easy peasy.

[@kathyofford6552]

Thank you so much for this easy to understand video!!! I need to make one for my daughter's retro dress!!!

[@rainbowredwood]

♥

[@vangay3147]

Perfect !!! The easiest petticoat tutorial that I have seen. Thank you :)

[@rainbowredwood]

+Van Gay You're welcome ^_^

[@nikkinhu4292]

Thank you so so much. This is the best petticoat tutorial ever!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@BiankaBrutal]

YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER OMG YES . I was going to make a tutu by this is a whole lot easier lol

[@rainbowredwood]

;) ♥

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

okay, this is amazing (actually legendary, this is the best tutorial on this topic that i've found so far) BUT - what if we changed just one detail? don't sew up the elastic right away, sew it lightly so that you can easily undo the work, or close it with a clothes pin Then measure on yourself the length you want the underskirt to be Then remove the elastic, flatten out the material, cut it in a straight line, finish off if you need Then put the elastic back in and sew it tight? It does take up time to get in the elastic twice, but it saves up so much nerves in getting the bottom all even?

[@bonnypendleton4730]

Thank you! Needed a very easy petticoat for a costume. This works so well.

[@rainbowredwood]

^_^

[@actionhorse7643]

This is so easy thank you so much. I'm totally going to use this for Lolita.

[@rainbowredwood]

^_^

[@ZeldaDoll]

Best simple Petticoat tutorial ever! You saved my day!

[@rainbowredwood]

+ZeldaDoll ^_^

[@jaspershaira4843]

thanks for the tutorial. i used this way for my becoming prom. thanks a lot 😘

[@sevensons]

Thank you for such an easy pattern. I'm making a retro dress for my Granddaughters first birthday and needed a very full slip to wear under it. This will work great.

[@rainbowredwood]

Let me know how it works out. If it's a circle skirt on the dress then it might need to be worn lower on the waist.

[@boyslovecorner4551]

Thank you for sharing this simple and easy ideas on how to make a petticoat......

[@lockheart619]

This is so much easier than I expected it to be thank you so much 😭

[@nailahparvez2635]

perfect and simple....i have been looking for this ...many thanks again x

[@rainbowredwood]

Glad to be of help ;)

[@skirtsndresses745]

I love this idea. I always found tulle so hard to deal with when sewing. I am dying to make some petticoats for my dresses. I love wearing them. What about doing one with lace and ribbon?

[@rainbowredwood]

Tulle is totally one of those fabrics that are hard to work. Are you asking me to make a video of one with lace and ribbon or asking if it's a good idea to make one with lace and ribbon?

[@moonchaser6687]

Ohhh wowww this was the easiest video I had ever seen for petticoat... Thanks...

[@lonacross4128]

HELLO! AND AWESOME I HAVE WATCHED OTHERS WHICH ARE MORE COSTLY AND NOT AS FULL AND EASY THANKS SWEETIE GREAT JOB! YAY!

[@katetaggart4895]

Wonderful! I love the simplicity of it!! 💖

[@Shynesobright1211]

Thank you for this straightforward tutorial!!!

[@bethm5852]

Would this be good for lolita dresses and skirts? I know A-line and bell shaped petticoats are the best for lolita, but its kinda hard to tell if this one would work lol. Either way, great tutorial!

[@gladyslugo7272]

You did a great job.... Beautiful skirt

[@RED-bb8wu]

Thank you very much! I will definielty recommend this video to others, it was easy to understand, even for my mom, who doesn't even speak English 👌👌

[@kj8142]

Wow! nice tutorial! quick, easy and to the point! Thank you!

[@sunboy1111]

This is so easy and perfect for what I need! :) my only question is how much longer should the length of tule be than the length of the elastic?

[@meh825]

Awesome video! Can't wait to get started on a skirt and add this petticoat. Can I add more layers to add more puff? The more complicated tutorials seem to do a great job at making really poofy petticoats but I don't want to go through the trouble of having to measure and calculate everything.

[@seagullseagull7678]

And if you make more of them, you can add more and more and more and more and more and more poof!! Thank you so much! This is a sewing project in my skill range!

[@rainbowredwood]

mega poof!

[@sindhuprabha8559]

This is easy and simple.... Plz make a ball gown petticoats in easy way... I'm Waiting for em

[@rainbowredwood]

+sindhu pienee You might be able to use this method to make a ball grown one but using a stiffer tulle but I will think about doing a gown one in the future.

[@portiaharris9359]

This tutorial was super easy!!!! and i cannot wait to try it out with a garment i have to make for my history of costume class.

[@rainbowredwood]

+Portia Harris Let me know how it works out and I love historical clothes. I hope to make some someday.

[@portiaharris9359]

+Rainbow Redwood, i definitely will.

[@carolinemmembe4332]

Thank you so much! This is sooo easy, am ready to make a petticoat now.

[@rainbowredwood]

Did you make it?

[@scpguard1817]

Thank you I was searching for this!!!!! Easy and to the point!

[@sharaycrain]

Love this simple and straightforward to the point thank you new subbie

[@rainbowredwood]

Thank you, I like watching videos like that so I try to make mine like that as well :)

[@lillianpalko]

Perfect! I am going to adapt this as the skirt for a lined flower girl dress. Much easier than other construction techniques as long as you don't mind the required amount of fabric. I bought my tulle, 40 yards on the bolt for $19.99.

[@rainbowredwood]

+Lillian Palko Nice! I need to start buying tulle by the bolt especially at that price.

[@AO-ec6ic]

So simple! Just what I was looking for! Thank you !

[@zahradimaro7867]

omg. I didn't know it would be that easy! I really need to modify my long dress. and this is a big help :)

[@rainbowredwood]

Did you end up modifying it for a long dress? How did it work out?

[@maryecho9215]

Wait omg you have SO much poof from just 2 layers!! wow Would this be fine for an A-line shape skirt also or just cupcake skirts?

[@lorrainebell1766]

Oh WOW, you made this so so easy !! Thanks so much!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Lorraine Bell ^_^

[@ann-marieduberry-swaby3675]

OMG, that is so simple. Thank you so much. petticoat for prom

[@rainbowredwood]

;)

[@cam5902]

If you don't have a sewing machine sewing it hand held is very difficult so i reccomend fabric tape it kind of mends itself onto the fabric and then put ribbon over it since tulle has holes

[@rainbowredwood]

This would actually would be a decent hand sewing project. A long running stitch goes by quickly and a whip stitch on the elastic isn't a big deal.

[@giantdwarfXD]

Very quick and easy.. thank you so much for your video..

[@enney1358]

Finally found this. It’s so simple ❤

[@paulaanderson9377]

This methos worked FABULOUSLY!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Paula Anderson Wonderful! I'm so happy ^_^

[@LisaHafey]

Such a simple design, thank you so much!

[@mariasheilamalubag9547]

Thanks for sharing, its really quick and simple👍

[@Shizunicorn]

Awesome video, easy to make - that's what I was looking for; any other tutorial was either uneffective or difficult. Thank you very much~!

[@rainbowredwood]

+Shizu ♥

[@moneluve1000]

This is brilliant!I'm glad there's an easier way to make a petticoat.^_^

[@rainbowredwood]

^_^

[@mysterynerd5965]

This is a super awesome tutorial my only question is how did you make the gathers after you put in the waistband

[@rainbowredwood]

The elastic gathers it.

[@MissEkaterinaBlog]

Wow, thank you! I was getting upset because I was feeling unable to make a petticoat and I find them quite expensive just to be a piece that goes under the skirt haha. Thank you again! ♥

[@rainbowredwood]

+kylmyysukkonen ;)

[@victorianeu4266]

Does anyone know if this works with floor length skirts? (Longer tulle so it hits the floor but would it stay as poofy all the way down?) I love this it's so simple and easy to follow ❤️

[@madisontock2899]

Great video! Thank you so much 😁😁😁 How many yards was your tool? I am wanting to have the petticoat show once I make the dress and I want to add layers to it. How do you think I can add layers to the petticoat? Hope that makes sense and thank you!

[@elishalawson]

Very simple and easy to diy!! Thanks for the tutorial

[@rainbowredwood]

+Elisha Lawson You're welcome ^_^