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DIY Maxi Skirt 3 (Tutorial)
17 May 2019
Hey peeps,
This is the final post for the maxi skirt tutorial, thank you all so much for sticking with it.
There isn't much to save except this part contains little elements here and there that bring the skirt together completely, so it's important.
Also if you watch till the very end I do prance about in the skirt for a bit LOL.
But, seriously, I'm toying with the idea of doing lookbooks like the style channels (someday). And why not show off your hard work that is so you?
Let me know your thoughts on the subject and don't forget to drop your email, our friend's list is full of other fun sewists who are enjoying their sewing journey.
In case you missed the 1st and 2nd parts.
This is the final post for the maxi skirt tutorial, thank you all so much for sticking with it.
There isn't much to save except this part contains little elements here and there that bring the skirt together completely, so it's important.
Also if you watch till the very end I do prance about in the skirt for a bit LOL.
But, seriously, I'm toying with the idea of doing lookbooks like the style channels (someday). And why not show off your hard work that is so you?
Let me know your thoughts on the subject and don't forget to drop your email, our friend's list is full of other fun sewists who are enjoying their sewing journey.
In case you missed the 1st and 2nd parts.
DIY Maxi Skirt 2 (Tutorial)
21 April 2019
Hey peeps,
I hope you got through the first part of our tutorial which showed you how to measure and cut out a simple pattern for a maxi skirt.
Remember, like I said, even though it is a gathered, lined and with inseam pockets, you can decide to do away with those.
For this second part, we are going through the stitching process in great detail.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions about anything that is not clear,
I really do want everyone to give the skirt a try.
If you do give the skirt a try, pls be sure to tag me on any one of my socials so I can repost it.
MAXI SKIRTS ARE A SUMMER/WARDROBE ESSENTIAL, RIGHT?
Heres the 3rd part of the tutorial. ENJOY.
DIY Maxi Skirt 1 (Tutorial)
15 April 2019
Hey peeps,
Long time no talk, not too long I hope.
I've been sewing up a storm, trying to meet up my deadline for the #RYRTW2019 sewing challenge.
But, I also found time to sew a gathered maxi skirt with some ankara fabric I have from many moons ago.
I decided to make this diy maxi skirt after I realized I didn't have any (ankara) maxi skirts, but, as I'm writing this I just took a mental inventory and realized I only have one other ankara skirt, which is a pencil skirt.
NOTE-TO-SELF
My version of this diy maxi skirt is gathered and lined with in-seam pockets, you can decide to skip the gathers, lining, and pockets if you so choose.
You can make it a midi or mini gathered skirt, even change up the type of zipper you want( i have a zipper series), change the hem and waistband width, etc
THINGS YOU'LL NEED
Main skirt fabric
Lining fabric
Zipper 10"/12"( it's always safer to get a longer zipper than you think you'll need, you can always trim it later)
Matching thread for both fabrics
Some type of closure, here I use trouser tabs, but you can use a hook & eye(big ones) if you prefer.
TOOLS
Interfacing( i use a very light one here but use whichever you prefer)
Sharp scissors
Measuring tape
Hand needle & Thread
Sewing Machine (no brainer here....)
Now that we have all that out of the way, let's talk measurements........
THESE MEASUREMENTS I'M WRITING HERE ARE MINE, USE YOURS.
**MEASUREMENTS**
** I'M USING 0.5" SEAM ALLOWANCE (SA) FOR THIS TUTORIAL**
waist = 34"
waistband = 2"
hem = 2"
full length = 43" (+ waistband)
skirt body = (FL - waistband) + (hem + seam allowance)
(43 - 2) + ( 2+ 1)
44"
skirt gathers = waist x 1.7
~58"
skirt front (cut on fold) = (58/2) + 1" SA
29 + 1
30"
skirt back (cut 2x) = (29/2) + 1" SA
14.5 + 1"
15.5" (both pieces)
Also, this first part of the tutorial focuses on how to cut out the skirt, we will not be using a pattern here.
HERE'S THE 2ND PART & THE 3RD PART
I'm teaching/guiding you on how to do everything from scratch.
Long time no talk, not too long I hope.
I've been sewing up a storm, trying to meet up my deadline for the #RYRTW2019 sewing challenge.
But, I also found time to sew a gathered maxi skirt with some ankara fabric I have from many moons ago.
I decided to make this diy maxi skirt after I realized I didn't have any (ankara) maxi skirts, but, as I'm writing this I just took a mental inventory and realized I only have one other ankara skirt, which is a pencil skirt.
ERRRRRRRRRRR
NOTE-TO-SELF
“This situation needs to be handled ASAP”
Anyways, the thing I love most about this tutorial is that you can sew it any way you want.
My version of this diy maxi skirt is gathered and lined with in-seam pockets, you can decide to skip the gathers, lining, and pockets if you so choose.
You can make it a midi or mini gathered skirt, even change up the type of zipper you want( i have a zipper series), change the hem and waistband width, etc
SERIOUSLY, THIS IS WHY WE SEW RIGHT?
THINGS YOU'LL NEED
Lining fabric
Zipper 10"/12"( it's always safer to get a longer zipper than you think you'll need, you can always trim it later)
Matching thread for both fabrics
Some type of closure, here I use trouser tabs, but you can use a hook & eye(big ones) if you prefer.
TOOLS
Interfacing( i use a very light one here but use whichever you prefer)
Sharp scissors
Measuring tape
Hand needle & Thread
Sewing Machine (no brainer here....)
Now that we have all that out of the way, let's talk measurements........
THESE MEASUREMENTS I'M WRITING HERE ARE MINE, USE YOURS.
**MEASUREMENTS**
** I'M USING 0.5" SEAM ALLOWANCE (SA) FOR THIS TUTORIAL**
waist = 34"
waistband = 2"
hem = 2"
full length = 43" (+ waistband)
skirt body = (FL - waistband) + (hem + seam allowance)
(43 - 2) + ( 2+ 1)
44"
skirt gathers = waist x 1.7
~58"
skirt front (cut on fold) = (58/2) + 1" SA
29 + 1
30"
skirt back (cut 2x) = (29/2) + 1" SA
14.5 + 1"
15.5" (both pieces)
HERE'S THE 2ND PART & THE 3RD PART
I'm teaching/guiding you on how to do everything from scratch.
I PROMISE, IT IS EASY.
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