It’s time to break out the scissors and sewing machine to make yourself a DIY maxi skirt! Sew up a whole closet full in a few hours! These skirts are all different styles, perfect for a little variety in your wardrobe. Who doesn’t love a cute maxi skirt?
Most of these patterns involve sewing with knit fabrics. Don’t be afraid of knits! Your regular sewing machine can sew knits. You’ll just need to follow a few rules and it’ll turn out great. I’d suggest using a scrap of your skirt fabric and testing out stitches with your machine. A straight stitch is more likely to end up with a broken seam when it’s stretched. I suggest using a longer straight stitch or, preferably, a zigzag stitch. This will allow the thread to pull with the fabric. It’s also important to use a polyester thread. That’s probably what you have on hand but make sure to check. It will have more stretch than cotton thread. And don’t forget to switch your sewing machine to a knit needle.
To learn more about sewing with knits check out these tutorials:
Types of stitches for knit fabric
DIY Maxi Skirt Tutorials
from top right of photo:
- A-Line Maxi Skirt Tutorial by Andrea’s Notebook (knit fabric)
- Mismatched Maxi by iCandy Handmade (knit fabric)
- Gathered Maxi by One Simple Bliss (woven or knit fabric)
- Woven Maxi Skirt with Pockets by A Small Snippet (woven fabric)
- Tiered Maxi Skirt by Sew Much Ado (knit fabric)
- 10 Minute Maxi Skirt by Sew Caroline (knit or woven fabric)
- Exposed Ruffle Maxi Skirt by iCandy Handmade (knit fabric)
I hope you find a tutorial you love. Let us know which one you chose and how it worked out for you! I’m sure it’s comfortable!
Check out more skirt tutorials here.
Comments & Reviews
Eileen harmon says
I cannot access the exposed ruffled maxi skirt pattern. The
Andrea says
Any issues you have with the tutorials you’ll have to bring up with the author of those tutorials. I just link to them but I didn’t write them. I was able to see the tutorials just fine so I’m not sure how to help.
Kenneth M. Edward says
I can’t wait to make this! I wear dresses & skirts exclusively & am in dire need of some new skirts!
slope game says
I know this article is late but have to admit the information in the article is very useful. Thanks for sharing.
Barb Smith says
Looking for a straight tubular maxi skirt
Lpser says
The thread can now pull along with the fabric. It’s also crucial that you employ polyester thread. drift boss
Luca Mills says
I’m actually pretty short, am I suitable for wearing a maxi dress?
world of mario
dari says
Although not very related, but I would like to introduce you to this Drift Hunters game. let’s relax.