Using Scraps to Make a Gypsy Bohemian Boho Tiered Skirt

Welcome to our video on how to use scraps to make a Gypsy Bohemian Boho Skirt. This skirt is one of the easiest you will ever sew and can be completed in one day. There are no buttons, zippers, or complicated techniques involved and the skirt even has pockets.
🔶 All patterns, materials, downloads and Instructions can be found at
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🔶 In this Video You Will Learn
‣ How to create a three or four tiered skirt using scrap squares of fabric.
‣ How to add a pocket in the side seams of your skirt.
‣ How to gather ruffles using a quick and easy fold as you go method.
‣ How to add elastic, a hem, and complete this super fun and easy gypsy skirt.
🔶 Chapters Markers in this Video
‣ Introduction: 0:05
‣ Welcome: 0:17
‣ Gypsy Boho Skirt Styles: 0:37
‣ Materials Needed: 1:21
‣ Placement of the Seams: 2:47
‣ Sewing the Pieces: 5:31
‣ Assembling the Tiers: 9:46
‣ Freehand Gathering: 14:35
‣ Making the Pockets: 19:21
‣ Attaching the Seams: 22:26
‣ Adding the Waistband: 28:47
‣ How to Sew the Hem: 34:49
‣ Patterns and Extras: 38:43
‣ Outtro: 39:36
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Thanks for watching, and happy crafting!

[@paulnickerson1845]

You are an amazing teacher! I'm glad I found your channel. I've been sewing for over 40years. I never get tired of watching other sewists do their craft. I find you always learn new techniques, other visions. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@piecesofthepast]

Thank you so much! What a kind compliment. I agree, watching and listening to others show how to do their craft always teaches me something new. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@carolcreations26]

Easy Peasy, Thanks for sharing. I find at 86 years young and having been sewing since about 6 years old, one can still learn new things and short cuts. Be open minded folks.

[@piecesofthepast]

I completely agree! I get a little annoyed when I cannot learn at least one thing a day. Learning is what keeps us young! Thanks for watching!! ~Deborah

[@esperansaloughran693]

Just gorgeous skirts!

[@piecesofthepast]

Thanks! ~Deborah

[@Monsterfiend23]

Hi, thanks for the tutorial! Maybe consider changing the name of the style because the word “Gypsy” has been used as a slur in the past. Thanks again! :)

[@liezelhiggins8441]

The process is explained so thoroughly yet so simply that I think anyone would be able to make this skirt after watching this. Thank you ❤

[@piecesofthepast]

Thank you so much! I just love how these skirts feel when I wear them. So glad I could share the process. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@angielovett4159]

Wow! You showed more than one technique I haven’t seen before! Loved it! I’m definitely trying this one, thank you!

[@piecesofthepast]

Wonderful! So glad you liked it! ~Deborah

[@thelmalou1320]

Such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you. I’ve been sewing a Halloween themed skirt today.

[@piecesofthepast]

I love Halloween, as you can tell from my intro video. I would love to see your new skirt! Happy Sewing! ~Deborah

[@bellbird]

Thank you for this lovely clear video. I’m now part way into using lots of my red quilting fabric scraps to make a three tiered skirt. I’m short so I’ve lengthened each block to get the skirt to be ankle length. I love the method for gathering the fabric and inserting the waist elastic.

[@piecesofthepast]

Fantastic! Isn't it great that since you are sewing rectangles (or squares) you can make it as long or short as you want by adjusting the size of the one piece. So versatile. Thanks for watching!! ~Deborah

[@sharinalmi7747]

Love this video 🫶🏽 youre instructions are so clear and easy to understand! Im going to attempt this tomorrow ^_^

[@piecesofthepast]

You got this! Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@spearageddon3279]

Great tutorial ... and finally someone else that likes a wide waistband! ☺👍I don't know why so many make them with those skinny ties? 🥴

[@piecesofthepast]

I cannot do skinny waistbands (or spike heels, either). LOL. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@spearageddon3279]

​@@piecesofthepastsame same. 😊

[@angelawinkler5076]

Thank younso much. Just found your video and made one. It's awesome. And I Will be making many more!!!❤

[@piecesofthepast]

Oh, yay! I love hearing that my videos are helpful! Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@MrNaruto927]

A great tutorial video. I will suggest sewing a second row of stitching on your pocket lower edge. This is where a lot of pocket stitching breaks from putting too much in your pocket.

[@piecesofthepast]

That is a wonderful idea!! ~Deborah

[@Tilas8]

I love this video!!!!!! I am a quilter. I don’t have as much fabric as you do but I still have a lot. I can hardly wait to get started. I was wondering what will I do to provide privacy underneath my skirt?

[@piecesofthepast]

I am so glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!! ~Deborah

[@EffervescentElaine]

Wow! I can’t wait to make this skirt!

[@piecesofthepast]

I am betting you will make more than one! They are a lot of fun!! ~Deborah

[@joydavis3089]

Ive been needing this for a square dance skirt. I like mine long not those short puffy ones. Thanks

[@piecesofthepast]

Perfect!! ~Deborah

[@devnull3278]

Just subscribed...wonderful tutorial, thank you so much!

[@piecesofthepast]

Thank you so much! ~Deborah

[@rise2824]

I want to make this skirt.❤❤❤

[@piecesofthepast]

Go for it! It is so simple and so comfortable!! Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@spearageddon3279]

Best place to get fabric cheap is Thrift stores - I frequent my local Salvation Army and Goodwill for fabric - sheets, curtains, etc - anything that is in good condition and 100% cotton, I take it home, wash it and put it in my stash so when I want to make something I just pull from that. A large sheet can give you about 4 yards or so of fabric for a couple bucks.

[@isisneumann5277]

Great tutorial! I don't know if changing the title is an option but it would be a good idea if possible to remove the word gypsy, as it is considered a slur

[@tawk79]

Hi! I absolutely love this video. I'm not having much luck finding how many squares go in each tier. I've checked the link and the website. Only found the pocket pattern. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@piecesofthepast]

The notes file on the website associated with this video will give you the number of squares that are typically in each tier (See point #2). The pocket pattern is page two of that document. I make mine with 18 squares in the bottom tier because 24 is too many for me. You can adjust as you like. :-) Here is the direct link to the note file for you. Thanks for watching!! ~Deborah piecesofthepast.com/s/BOHO-Gypsy-Tiered-Skirt-Tutorial-Final.pdf

[@tawk79]

I think I figured it out 3, 6, 12, 24 for each side?

[@robynmcmillan3008]

I have just made the 3 tier skirt. I really like the simplicity of it but I am a 5ft woman and this is really the first item of clothing I have made. I lack the know how to determine appropriate length=. I found this 3 tier in between for me in terms of too short to be full length and too long to be below knee or mid shin. Any suggestions on what I should cut future squares as? Thank you for this video, it was so helpful and gave me confidence to try!

[@piecesofthepast]

Congratulations on making your first! To make the 3 tier longer, try adding a set amount of length to your blocks. For example, add an inch of length to your blocks. This will make them rectangles, instead of squares, but just be sure to sew the long sides together to make the tiers and this will make the skirt about 2.5-3" longer for you. You can add or subtract any number you like. Hope that makes sense. So glad you tried it! Thanks for the awesome comment! ~Deborah

[@sweetpea5539]

Sounds like you should lengthen your squares. If three tiers is too short, determine how much longer you would like the skirt. Let’s just say you want a three tiered skirt to be 6” longer without adding a fourth tier. That would mean tiers 1-2-3 need 2 additional inches each. You would make your squares 10”x12” instead.

[@aflemingo225]

is there somewhere it says how to divide the squares in the rows?

[@piecesofthepast]

The video explains how to put the rows together and how many squares/rectangles to put in each row. You can also cruise through the previous comments and replies to get an idea how others are dividing the squares per row for their height requirements. Each row can have as many or as few squares as you would like based on your desired fullness of the skirt for your taste. Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@aflemingo225]

@@piecesofthepast Hi! thank you for your response! I had not understood what the pattern meant but I do understand now, sorry for the inconvenience but thank you for your help and this beautiful skirt pattern!

[@jenniehenriksson3267]

I have tried so many times now to download the pattern but it never worked. Is there any other way to fix this? 🤗

[@piecesofthepast]

I am so sorry. We have been changing over our website and some of the links are. broken at the moment. We are working as fast as possible to fix the problem. In the meantime, you can click this link to get to the download file: deborahfillmer.wordpress.com/piecesofthepast/videos/using-scraps-to-make-a-gypsy-bohemian-boho-skirt/ Happy sewing! ~Deborah

[@Con3033]

Hi there, how long roughly is the 4 tier skirt? Or how tall are you for reference? I love a long skirt too but I'm 5'8 :)

[@piecesofthepast]

My skirts turn out to be around 35." I am also 5'8" tall. You can adjust the length by changing the length of the beginning square/rectangle you start with, or by making the hem larger or smaller. Very versatile! Thanks for watching! ~Deborah

[@Con3033]

@@piecesofthepast How handy we are the same hight. The skirt looks great on you! Many thanks :)

[@kimgeisler-baker9139]

Do you think you will ever sell these skirts in your Etsy shop.

[@piecesofthepast]

Hi Kim, I thought about it. If I had a special request, I might do them semi-custom (color theme would be the only custom choice). Feel free to contact me through the Etsy Shop (www.etsy.com/shop/piecesofthepastAL) if you are interested and we can chat about it. :-)

[@kimgeisler-baker9139]

@@piecesofthepast ok