Tutorial ~ Super Simple, Super Cute Skirt

This has been one of my favorite skirts to date, so easy.  The easy part comes from using eyelet fabric that has the finished trim for the hem.  If you already have your measurements handy you can plan on less than 30 minutes start to finish.

For the top of the skirt I used the same scrap fabric as I did in the shirt I made to go with it.  And I used the middle part of my eyelet fabric for the shirt.  But to be honest I didn’t like the two of them together so much.  I like the top with knickers, and the skirt with a more form fitting shirt.

Lets get started!

Supplies:

• all your sewing stuff
• ¾ inch elastic

Fabric Requirements:

This will depend on how big you are going to make the skirt.  All the measurements I am using are for a 2T.  I used finished eyelet fabric off the bolt and bought a yard.  If you are making any size over 2t I would start with a yard and a half.  You will have a better idea when we go over the measurements.  For the top I used scrap fabric that measured 24 in x 5 in and that was plenty for me.

I did use part of the eyelet fabric as a liner for the skirt, but if you are not using eyelet you may not need a liner so just skip that step.

Measurements:

You will need to measure the waist and add three inches for your first measurement.  Mine came in at 23 inches.

For the second you will need the waist size again and add at least 13 inches.  This will make up the body of the skirt.  Mine came in at 36 inches.

Using your kiddo or a favorite skirt measure how long you would like the skirt to be, then add a 1½ inches.  If you are going to be using fabric you will need to hem, add that allowance as well.

Fabric Cuts:

For the top of the skirt you will use the first measurement for the width and then 5 inches for the length for a 2t, add an inch for every year older, take an inch for a year younger .  My top fabric piece came in at 23 x 5 inches.

For the body use the second measurement for the width and then the length will be what ever it needs to be to make up the sum of the length you would like.  Keep in mind that 1½ inches from the top piece will be folded over for the elastic.  So I wanted my skirt length around 10 inches, that made my second piece come in at 36 x 7 inches.

If you are using a liner make it the same width as the second piece and a little shorter in length.  Here is a quick tip, If you are using the eyelet off the bolt use the top portion for the liner, the finished edge will leave no need to hem the liner!

Cut the elastic to be the same length as your girls waist.

Sewing: Use 3/8 seam allowance unless otherwise noted, press out your seams, zigzag or serge any raw edges, and always backstitch!

Take your top piece and serge or zigzag the bottom edge.  I did make my casing for the elastic here too, but I would wait till the end, it’s easier.  Then take your liner and second piece and sew them right sides together along the top edge.  Turn right side out and press to make a clean top edge and then sew a basting stitch about 1/4 inch from the top.  Gather to be the same width as your top piece.  If you are not using a liner just fold and press the top edge over a little twice and then stitch, baste, gather.

Now pin to the top piece overlapping about a ½ an inch.

With a straight stitch, sew the two together along the basting stitch.

Now fold the skirt in half with the right side in and sew up the side.

For the casing turn your top over a half inch and press then again 1 inch and press, then sew around the perimeter leaving an inch opening for the elastic.  Thread your elastic through and sew the ends together using a zigzag, overlapping them an inch.  Then sew the opening shut, you’re done!

So this was the best shot I could get on her, she is not the best model, she literally runs from the camera!  But it really is super cute on.

Let me know if you make it and send me some pictures, I love ‘em!