https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-full-skirt • Posted by verypurpleperson
The skirt is basically a pair of rectangles with elastic. It didn't even need a pattern, but the finished result is quite adorable. I leave the raw edges of the strips shown, and after washing, it frayed a bit and the blue threads are exposed. Materials: Fabric for skirt: - The length of the skirt will be a little bit shorter than half of the fabric width (for hem allowances), so please pay attention to the width of the fabric. The fabric that I use is 120 cm wide. - The length of my fabric is 1 m, I think this will be suitable for almost everyone. A pair of fabric strips, each as long as your skirt fabric: - My strips are about 3.5 cm wide each. You can make it wider or narrower. - I leave the raw edges shown, but of course you can add seam allowances to make a neat folded edge.
The skirt is basically a pair of rectangles with elastic. It didn't even need a pattern, but the finished result is quite adorable. I leave the raw edges of the strips shown, and after washing, it frayed a bit and the blue threads are exposed. Materials: Fabric for skirt: - The length of the skirt will be a little bit shorter than half of the fabric width (for hem allowances), so please pay attention to the width of the fabric. The fabric that I use is 120 cm wide. - The length of my fabric is 1 m, I think this will be suitable for almost everyone. A pair of fabric strips, each as long as your skirt fabric: - My strips are about 3.5 cm wide each. You can make it wider or narrower. - I leave the raw edges shown, but of course you can add seam allowances to make a neat folded edge.
- Cut the fabric in half, resulting in two long rectangles. - Sew the short ends of rectangles together to make a tube shape. - Sew short ends of fabric strips together, resulting in another tube. - Mark placement of strips on skirt, about 5-6 cm from the top. - Sew strips on skirt, matching the side seams together. Leave a small part unstitched for putting in the elastic. - Measure your waist and cut the elastic. Don't cut too short, you can always cut later if it's too big. - Put the elastic inside the fabric strips. When the fit is okay, sew the ends of elastic together. I usually overlap the ends of the elastic then sew over it several times using small zigzag stich. - Sew the opening of fabric strips closed. - Hem the bottom of skirt. You can also sew a pair of ribbon loop on the sides for hanging the skirt, like I did. - Put on your new skirt!
Some ideas: - Instead of fabric strips, you can use wide ribbon. How about some pretty velvet ribbon? - Use twice as much fabric to make a long skirt. - Layer several transparent fabrics together (lace, chiffon) for a romantic look.