This free maxi skirt pattern shows you how to draft a flattering, low volume skirt that fits neatly at the waist and hips and still lets you walk, run and climb stairs in comfort. There is no printed pattern to trace: you draw it to your own measurements, so it … Continue reading
I have a new, easy pleated skirt pattern to share with you that will help streamline your figure and look great. This A-line shaped skirt style is so easy to sew that you’ll want to make a few skirts and they should last you for many years. Warning: This is a … Continue reading
I’ve had this skirt design in mind for a while now with all the warm weather recently, now seems the perfect time to show a little leg and put some wiggle in my walk. With this skirt you’ll certainly be swinging your hips and swishing your hemline at every opportunity. … Continue reading
I’ve got a project I’m working on that has been giving me a headache. I’ve been itching to make a half-circle skirt but the hemline is just not turning out as I would like. It really is impossible to sew a ‘regular’ hem when the bottom of the skirt is … Continue reading
This elastic waist circle skirt pattern and tutorial is for a full circle with two seams on the side. This skirt has an elastic waist that expands to the size of the hips. This pattern is easily adjustable to lengthen or shorten the skirt. This elastic waist circular skirt pattern … Continue reading
I know it is a huge claim, but yes, this is a tutorial I will be trying to make the easiest and most elegant wrap skirt you will find. I am not saying this is the only elegant wrap skirt; those living in Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia are accustomed … Continue reading
Why Sew An A-Line Skirt? An A-line skirt is a kind of skirt that’s narrow at the waist and flares out towards the hem, creating an “A” shape. It’s a classic style that’s pretty versatile and loved by many women. You can make this skirt from different materials like denim, … Continue reading
Why Should You Know So Many Types Of Skirts? There are 17 main types of skirts, and this guide names and pictures each one, from the everyday A-line and pencil to the circle, mermaid, and wrap. Knowing the styles by name makes it far easier to pick a silhouette that … Continue reading
When it comes to dressing for your body type, choosing the right skirt for your figure is just as important as the fit and fabric. The right shape of skirt can flatter your figure and enhance your natural assets, while the wrong shape can throw off your proportions and make … Continue reading
Welcome to Episode 10 in the How to Sew A Skirt Sew-along series. The subject for today is: Sewing an Invisible Hem Our skirt is nearly finished. For me, it’s been a marathon of not just sewing, but taking notes, taking photos and blogging too. My new skirt is already … Continue reading
Well, it took me a while, but it’s here at last. Do you remember I wrote a while back about a skirt I wore during the Cayman Islands’ first ever sewing meet-up? Robin suggested I should sew a skirt like the one I was wearing, and immediately I knew it … Continue reading
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