How to Sew a Skirt

It is rather easy to learn how to sew a skirt. Find out your measurements below and then find a fabric that you'd like to create a fun skirt.

First take your measurements

Measure how long you'd like your skirt to be and add 2 inches for your waist and hem.
For the width you will use fabric that is 45 inches wide.

Sew Fabric into a Circle

1. Fold your skirt in half with right sides together. Sew ends together.

Sew Elastic Waistband

1. Turn top edge down 1/4 inch and then down 1 inch. Pin in place.
2. Sew bottom edge leaving 1 inch opening to insert elastic.
3. Measure your waist and add 1-2 inches. Cut out same length of 1 inch elastic.
4. Add a safety pin to the end of the elastic.
5. Insert pin into opening and push through elastic casing until comes out the other end.
   
6. Pin two pieces together and try on skirt. Making sure it fits. If too lose tighten elastic.
7. Sew two ends of elastic together, backstitching to make secure.
8. Sew opening closed.

Sew Hem

1. Turn bottom edge up 1/4 inch and then 1/4 inch again. Pin in place.
2. Sew bottom hem taking out pins as you go.
   

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