Elastic waist skirt diy

Okay, this is almost ridiculous! These photos are like a year old but luckily sewing techniques don't expire overnight and a skirt with (...

I'm a beginner at sewing. I searched and searched for a simple 1-yard skirt with an elastic waistband, but the tutorials were not very clear. So, I read a bunch or tutorials and came up with my own skirt plan that didn't involve crazy zippers and button holes (the thought of doing those TERRIFY me). Anyways, the pictures above show the adult version and the child version of this skirt. Of course, my cool tomboy niece has it scrunched up in the back :) Four-year-old's are awesome. If you have…

Learn how to make an adorable gathered skirt with this easy sewing tutorial. A flat front waistband makes it flattering while the back elastic waist makes it comfy. How to make a skirt.

I’m looking forward to making this style skirt again with spring/summer-appropriate fabrics, and think it’s a great easy project for beginner sewers to try (and inexpensive – cost me about $5 total). Please note that I am not an experienced sewer and these steps may not be technically correct – I usually take garments I own and try to trace back the steps to recreate them. For this skirt, I used this J.Crew skirt as a guide and added a few inches to the length and width for a fuller A-line…

Oh, maxi skirts. I have such a love/hate relationship with you. If I find a good maxi, typically it’s either too long or too short. Do you have this issue? Well, I’m going to show you how to make your own, so all of your skirts will be the perfect length all the time! When…

Sew an easy elastic waist skirt in 20 minutes! A perfect beginner level sewing project, includes measurements and cut chart for girls sizes 12 mo to 16y.

I love a big-volume skirt but an elasticated waistband does me no favours, so I drafted this one with all the comfort of elastic, but a more flattering waistband. With an elasticated back and a fla…

How to make a simple straight skirt with an elasticated waistband. A beginners sewing tutorial.

Simple Elastic Waist Skirt Tutorial | Learn how to create a simple elastic waist skirt in a custom size tailored to your measurements!

Learn how to make a simple summer skirt with pockets with this step-by-step tutorial. To make it you only need 1 measurement.