top: f21 skirt: self-made shoes: zigi flats c/o pb-j shop
This skirt is so dang comfortable and pretty that it has now become my go-to comfort item, replacing my stretched out prego jeans. Perfect for my midterms this week...yes...that is why I have been absent for a week or so, I've been studying and finishing up midterm projects. I put so much time into it, that my blog gets pushed back. But it is worth it! What I'm learning will help my end goal, and therefore you guys! But I will say I'm excited for getting back to blogging full time in May. Soooooooooo excited.
Beck is my little photographer (and photo-bomber), seriously, he takes a lot of photos for me and he loves it. He took the picture of my shoes. Literally allllll him. Isn't he so good! Can you get over these cute moccasin flats by the way? They have a leather bow! Also perfect for this week.
Supplies:
If you have 60" wide jersey knit fabric, then you will need about 2 yards (you will cutting it out like below)
If you don't then at least 3 yards (you will be cutting out 2 length's worth)
Elastic (size of where you want the skirt to hit)
Instructions:
1. Cut out a rectangle (for me it was a square of 60" x 60" then fold vertically. If you don't have 60" wide fabric, see if the length you do have will still work for you (like 54" may work...just depends on how long you want it). If not, then you need double this amount of fabric and cut them out by fold it horizontally.
2. Once folded, cut out this shape below on the right, like a very long triangle that has a flattened head, making the very top 3" your waist size (which will actually be half your waist size on the front and back piece). The 3" straight top is for the elastic installment later. This is so when you fold the elastic under the second time there won't be any bunching at the waist band. Make the top your waist size and slowly taper out. Then started tapering.
3. Pin the two sides up together.
4. Sew the sides up.
5. then add your measured out elastic to the top of the waistband by turning the skirt inside out and lining up the elastic band's edge to the opening of the skirt. Then sew a zig-zag stitch around the top.
6. Then turn the skirt right side out, then turn the top of the elastic inside and sew the top of the edge of the elastic (the one with the zig-zag stitch) with a top stitch. I used a straight stitch and made sure to stretch it as I sewed. But you can use a zig zag if you like.
7. hem the bottom a 1".
I love it! Where did you get your fabric? It is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI got it as a remnant over here at some fabric outlet store. I died when I found out that they sell fun printed knits here....died. Where are there places like this where I'm from!?
DeleteDo you remember the store name? I live somewhat to San Fran and I'd love to go over to buy some fabric. There aren't enough fun fabrics in sac!
DeleteI was just searching for this kind of pattern ! Thanks for sharing :0
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, such a beautiful skirt! Love the colour and the polkadots. I wish I had your figure to be able to wear one myself!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Anni
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What a perfect little photographer you have!! ;) I can't wait for the weather to warm up and to wear ts and maxi skirts every.single.day.
ReplyDeletexx Ashleigh
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Very cute. Will have to keep an eye out for some well priced fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt so cute. Thanks for sharing ^_____^
ReplyDeleteI love maxi skirts and think even a sewing challenged person like me could figure this one out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric choice!!!
ReplyDelete-Ash P
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Love this! What type of fabric did you use? I read and re-read the tutorial but didn't see it (or else, I'm blind) -- it drapes like a knit but from afar looks like a nice soft cotton blend :)
ReplyDeleteInterested in this too! My problem is I never seem to choose the right fabric.
DeleteIt is just a simple jersey....sorry, I forgot to mention that (can I blame it on lack of sleep?). Its quite light weight and thin, so I make sure to wear a slip underneath.
DeleteYou like maxi skirts and they look great on you because you're so tall and fit.
ReplyDeleteWell thank you! But I'm really only 5'2" haha, best compliment ever thinking I'm tall. I wish I was tall! I'm standing on my tip toes in most of these shots...shhhh don't tell.
DeleteLove the skirt...your tutorials are so easy to follow!
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Andrea
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Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever end up hiring a virtual assistant? I'd be interested still if you didn't.
Bettina
www.littleoldsouls.com
Oh geez, gotta try this! I'm thinking, with a thicker elastic. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteI can never find skirts long enough, now I have the worlds simplest solution, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI always have the opposite problem...needs lots of hemming :)
DeleteI have been looking for a maxi skirt to make. I am going to give this a go!
ReplyDeleteNikki x@ Bead It and Weep
Looks very cute, is this material a knit blend?
ReplyDeletewould this work with a jersey?
Yes! That is exactly what is needed...sorry I forgot to mention that!
Deletewoooohhhhhh obsessed and awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really did well for this maxi skirt. You're so good at doing DIY stuffs :)
ReplyDeleteThe Girl Behind The Pen
I'm not a skirt girl, but this tutorial has changed my mind!
ReplyDeleteI've never been a maxi skirt person, but seeing you wear them and rock them really makes me want to try them! Especially because I think we are about the same height! Love all your tutorials Liz. You are seriously an inspiration to me.
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I need to try this! Looking beautiful and TALL by the way!
ReplyDeletePerfect skirt! It looks so easy. I'd love to try it, but I'm still afraid of trying to make anything wearable. Maybe i should just take the leap.
ReplyDeleteLovely skirt , very easy to do , great idea :X
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Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! That's gorgeous - I love how it drapes and the lines and the color!
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is adorable! I wish there was a store near me that sold patterned jersey knit :/ As soon as I find some I'm making one!
ReplyDeleteKiera
cuciredolce.blogspot.com
Lovely DIY! I love the result, so pretty.
ReplyDelete-Vogue&Heels
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That is one beautiful skirt. Still haven't got the chance to shop for knit jersey fabric to make some skirts. :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this skirt! I've never liked skirts, but I think you just changed my mind- and even a novice sewer like me may be able to pull this off! I love the pattern, too. Oh, and if anyone wants to know, Hancock Fabrics has patterned Jersey knit... ONLINE!!!! Thanks so much for posting this tutorial.
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I can't believe I've just discovered your blog: it' so inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. I just finished the mine. It was very easy. I used a light printed cotton fabric, I have this fabric for almost 6 years, when I saw your skirt I realized that it was a perfect desing to my fabric. Thanks a lot!!!
ReplyDeleteCan I see?! Send me a pic!
DeleteI love that you are so driven and following your passion!
ReplyDeleteFor step 2 did you mean waist measurement divided by 2 plus 3"for the top of the skirt?
ReplyDeleteI just rewrote it to make more sense....No...it was correct, it is the waist size (half waist size for the front and for the back piece) at the top for 3" of the top so the elastic band fits nicely around the top. You don't have to do this, but it will help eliminate bunchiness, but just a little.
DeleteWhat size elastic did you use?
ReplyDeleteI Cheap Womens Tops
ReplyDeletelong green dress form about 4" longer than the pattern since I wanted a bit of height.
Thanks so much for posting this, love the skirt on you and the color.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you chose, the fabric options where I live are seriously limited. Also how cute that your son took that photo, it's pretty pro, he should b proud!
ReplyDeleteI echo the love for the fabric, and I also love the way you attached the elastic - I haven't come across that method before and it's so much nicer than a bunchy waistband.
ReplyDeletei love the skirt...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this skirt! Your hair is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI have recently fallen in love with maxi dresses/skirts. Feeling a little embarrassed to ask, but could you explain how to choose the width of the bottom of the skirt? I'm a little confused about the hip width plus 1/3 x 2. Sorry, novice sewer here, and I just want mine to look half as cute as yours!!
ReplyDeletethis might be a stupid question, but I just tried to make this and I think I'm doing the elastic or something wrong. I tried to put the skirt on after attaching the elastic and I couldn't get it over my hips! I was using a knit fabric so just a little stretch to it. Does the wait measurement need to be bigger? I don't understand how it would be able to go over the hips if the fabric is cut to the waist size. I'm very much a beginner sewer though...
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. This is great! I'm just learning to sew. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmanda @ Running In Heels
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Have you tried measuring your waist dividing it by two then matching that up with the fold and cutting at an angle that way to create the skirt would be easier then cutting out a front and a back? You only sew one edge that way not two.
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