Sewing skirts is one of the easiest sewing projects to start with. If you’re ready to make your first skirt I recommend starting with something simple. When you’re ready to move on this free pleated skirt tutorial is adorable! I’m sharing this free skirt tutorial as part of Simple Simon & Co.’s Skirting The Issue series. They’re collecting skirts for girls in foster care. If you’re interested in sewing a few skirts please check out their resources and all the great tutorials.
headband: handmade (tutorial) // shirt : iron-on tutorial soon // skirt: handmade
This skirt is a girl’s size 10 with a 24″ waist. With a little planning you can adjust this to any size for women or girls.
Supplies:
- 1 yard of fabric // I used a stiff fabric that I got from the red tag section. I’m guessing it is supposed to be for curtains but it makes the fullest, lovely skirt.
- 1 zipper // I would have used an invisible zipper if I had one but I used a great metal zipper I have.
- Hook & Eye
- Coordinating thread
- Sewing machine
- Ruler
Cut Pieces:
- Cut 2 waistband pieces 25″ by 3 inches. Optional: Cut an additional piece of stabilizer to iron onto your waistband to make it stronger.
- Cut 2 pieces for the skirt, 16″ by 36.5″.
Sew:
- Fold, pin and press pleats. (see diagram) Baste pleats.
- Right sides together, sew side seams using ½″ seam allowance. Leave one side seam open at top for zipper.
- Sew waistband pieces right sides together. Sew one side, right sides together to top of skirt.
- Turn waistband, press end ⅜″ under, pin and stitch.
- Sew in zipper.
- Finish hem. I just serged the hem on mine and ended up loving the look.
Comments & Reviews
Judy P says
Adorable skirt pattern and I love the material. My only complaint is that it is a little too short for modesty. Unless you wanted to wear a complimenting pair of tights under it.
Adriana says
Hi, thanks for your tutorial… Do you think this works with corduroy, so I can make a fall version of this skirt?
Lettie says
I want to use tafetta material, do recommend it? My daughter like for Easter.
Liisa says
I love this style skirt. I would like to make this for myself. I am size 11/12, or 42 European. How much fabric would I need just for the pleated skirt length, as I have a stretchy waist belt already to sew onto the skirt instead of sewing one?
Kim says
Novice sewer struggling with width of skirt. Should it be 2 pieces 26.5 inches wide to match up to the waistband width of 25″?
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