How to Make a Simple Girl's Skirt- Beginner Sewing

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Find this tutorial's blog post here: craftygemini.com/2014/04/easy...
    In this video tutorial I show you ho to make a simple elastic waist skirt. This is a great beginner project that can be made in any size. All you need is two simple measurements and about 1/2 yard of fabric (for up to a 3T size), one yard of elastic and your basic sewing supplies.
    With the warm weather coming in this is a must-make DIY project! It's so easy you will want to make at least a dozen! As far as how much time it takes to make one-- I would say that the first time you do it it may take you about 1 hour. After that you will know how it comes together and can probably whip them up in 30 minutes or less! It takes me about 15 minutes to make one these.
    I hope you enjoy this video tutorial for this simple little girl's skirt. Feel free to leave me a comment letting me know what other types of kid sewing projects you'd like to see me make some videos on.
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  • @WordOfTruthTube
    @WordOfTruthTube 3 роки тому +6

    Oh my goodness, THANK YOU!
    I couldn’t find a video with enough information to actually teach me, I’ve never made anything before and I found this video perfect and super helpful.

  • @ericivers7378
    @ericivers7378 9 років тому +3

    My nine year old daughter and I made this together. It was her first real clothing sewing project. The video was clear and easy to follow. Thanks!

  • @suzees
    @suzees 2 дні тому

    Thank you so much. It will be my first time making my granddaughter a skirt. I’ve never sewn anything in my life. You made it look so easy. I’m going to try.

  • @barbaramiller7236
    @barbaramiller7236 11 днів тому +1

    Thank you for your super quick response! I will be trying this for my great, great niece who is 2 1/2 years old.

  • @jodisimpson4477
    @jodisimpson4477 5 років тому +1

    This was the perfect skirt for our kindergarten play! We're doing nursery rhymes and I needed some sweet little skirts! Thank you!

  • @theirishslyeyes
    @theirishslyeyes 10 років тому +45

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I literally took my new sewing machine out of the box (first time touching a sewing machine in 17 years (since I took a very brief sewing class at 14 years old...), and this was the very first thing I sewed. I didn't even do practice stitches.
    The instructions were so clear, I had no problems sewing a skirt for my 3 year old daughter while she napped. I am so pleased!
    I see a summer filled with skirts for her :-D

    • @TheCraftyGemini
      @TheCraftyGemini  10 років тому +3

      Yay! I'm so happy to hear that! GO YOU! Keep up the great work. :)

    • @kathleenoneill3894
      @kathleenoneill3894 9 років тому +1

      I hated this video try making a winter coat

  • @tamikamiddlebrooks3390
    @tamikamiddlebrooks3390 5 років тому +2

    I love how thorough you are from the measurements down to the sewing, perfect perfect perfect. Thanku so much

  • @fantasticfavour
    @fantasticfavour 7 років тому +14

    the simplest and clearest tutorial on UA-cam. am about to make one for my 3 yr old child.

  • @chytrim901
    @chytrim901 10 років тому +25

    You break the down each step which make it simple to follow. I made so many little shirts like this when my daughter was little (23 now) my friends thought I was spending big time. I was using old pretty pillowcases, husband old shirts, curtain, and 1/2 yard of fabric which really is cheap regardless of price because you only need a little. Clothing is super cheap today, but you can never bet the care and love with homemade

  • @mariaseuao514
    @mariaseuao514 Рік тому

    wow, thank you so much for this tutorial, it is very simple that i followed every steps. i do not have all the materials that you have for cuttings but i manage to use what i have at the moment, and YEY i just made my first little girls skirts. thanks again, looking forward to learn more from watching your videos. Lord bless

  • @femalefeline
    @femalefeline 7 років тому +1

    Thank you. I'm a first grade teacher and my students are performing for Christmas. I wanted to make skirts for my girls but I didn't want to spend a whole bunch of money on fabric. Your skirt was the perfect solution. I sewed eight skirts in like 4 hours and then my volunteer parents hot glued silver garland along the bottom and they look super great. Thank you so very much.

  • @Margotlynne
    @Margotlynne 8 років тому

    I ordered the pillowcase pattern from Crafty Gemini and I was so glad that I did. This is a wonderful tutorial with lots of tips for sewing the skirt nicely. Thank you!

  • @Lanier1982
    @Lanier1982 9 років тому +9

    I LOVE THIS TUTORIAL! It took less than 45 minutes to make. Thank you so much!!!

  • @samsarawiro
    @samsarawiro 10 років тому +3

    Thank you so much Vanessa! I just made this for my 18" doll and it looked perfect!
    The step were very simple and easy to follow.
    Once again, thank you!

  • @barbaraoconnor8476
    @barbaraoconnor8476 7 років тому

    Love how quickly and easily you made this skirt.Thank you, Vanessa!

  • @whoreee3
    @whoreee3 8 років тому

    First time sewing since 2009! These instructions were simple & clear to follow. My daughter loves matching her dolls & now she can! Thank you, can't wait to check out your other videos!

  • @Sara_Schmitt
    @Sara_Schmitt 10 років тому

    Thank you!! Very easy to follow...already made 1 skirt the other day and we immediately went to the craft store for more fabric...while wearing her new skirt of course! Got some compliments too! Thanks again Crafty Gemini...me and my 5 year old daughter love your videos!

  • @nomici1
    @nomici1 2 роки тому

    I’ve come back this tutorial over and over again. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @CD-vv8wh
    @CD-vv8wh 10 років тому

    You are awesomeness in a bottle! My mother gave me her sewing machine yesterday, it's the first time I've used one in 19 years in my 6th grade home economics class. I do a little hand repair stitching but nothing major! I made a little simple purse for my daughter today and had some fabric left over so I decided to try your tutorial! Did it in no time flat with practically zero experience on a sewing machine! That you for your wonderful spirit and desire to teach others! My 4 yr old daughter is jumping for joy right now with her little skirt on!
    You're awesome!
    Thank you!

  • @pherring6158
    @pherring6158 9 років тому

    I enjoy helping my granddaughter sew simple projects. This was our project today. She is 7. The skirt turned out great. Thanks!!

  • @MariaGarcia-sf6kg
    @MariaGarcia-sf6kg 6 років тому +6

    I love the way you explain everything so clearly.. keep up the good work!!..thanks chica

  • @caroletack4364
    @caroletack4364 9 років тому +40

    To make it even simpler do the hem before you do the elastic! xx

    • @darcydesigns
      @darcydesigns 8 років тому +6

      +Carole Tack What about doing the hem and elastic before the side?

  • @julz63
    @julz63 10 років тому

    I love you no nonsense sewing tutorials Vanessa...I'm going to make one ( or maybe a couple) of these skirts for my one year old granddaughter x

  • @dawnlaverty3592
    @dawnlaverty3592 3 роки тому

    First ever clothing project. Had to refer to the video a couple of times, but after the fabric prep it wasn’t too difficult for an absolute beginner. My granddaughter and her mum loved it and have requested more!
    Thank you for your very clear instructions.

  • @diablablancanstexas
    @diablablancanstexas 9 років тому +2

    Thanks so much for the great videos. I made my granddaughter a skirt and I used the french seam video to finish it professionally. I even made her doll one to match and finished it with french seams too..lol

  • @karilagan
    @karilagan 4 роки тому

    I used your tutorial to make prairie skirts for my daughters' Girl Scouts event. It was easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @GetNailedBySteph
    @GetNailedBySteph 10 років тому +8

    My mum just bought me a sewing machine today for my birthday and I will definitely be trying this out for my daughter! X

  • @54Lily
    @54Lily 4 роки тому +2

    As always, your tutorial is the best... just what I need, no nonsense, good tips. Simple and direct, but with a little fun thrown in at the end with your adorable model ! Thanks :)

  • @kristahracollins130
    @kristahracollins130 9 років тому +9

    Thank you! I never understood the measurements and I want to make my daughter a skirt for her birthday outfit and you just helped a bunch. I dont have all the cool gadgets you have everything will be hand stitched...but im so excited to try this. 👍😊

  • @rubzed2004
    @rubzed2004 10 років тому

    my husband just bought me a sewing machine. this will be my very first project. I love your tutorials. Very detailed and easy to follow. Thanks

  • @MelenatedQueenBih
    @MelenatedQueenBih 9 років тому +5

    I love this! I am going to make my daughter and I matching skirts.

  • @gracepatane9384
    @gracepatane9384 10 років тому

    Your daughter is absolutely adorable! This project is quick and easy. Any beginner sewer should feel confident giving it a try. Thanks for another great video.

  • @susanshestakov3469
    @susanshestakov3469 7 років тому

    Thanks! This got me started on sewing again after a 20-year absence. My little grandniece will love the skirt.

  • @laurencepage5286
    @laurencepage5286 6 місяців тому +1

    Love how you explain the procedure, great directions.

  • @EXLesbianRebel321
    @EXLesbianRebel321 6 років тому

    This was great! I just made my petite one year old a beautiful skirt thanks to you! It was my first time and it was a success. Your instructions were crystal clear. I could not leave the video without first showing my appreciation! I will be checking out more videos in the future.

  • @kristiedentice7030
    @kristiedentice7030 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for such a great video. I'm excited now, I can sew & make just about anything, BUT clothes. Till now. Now I can have fun making my daughter and granddaughters some skirts. Thanks again

  • @gcwohltmann
    @gcwohltmann 9 років тому

    Hi Vanessa.Thanks for another straightforward, easy to follow, tutorial.

  • @cmonroe1024
    @cmonroe1024 7 років тому

    So glad I found this video, I just made one and it came out great. This was my 1st time sewing. Thanks for the videos

  • @drekac2269
    @drekac2269 9 років тому

    I just want to thank you for this video. I find it a lot easier to make things for my little ones without patterns. I really enjoyed this one. It was so easy.

  • @kristahracollins130
    @kristahracollins130 9 років тому

    I started at like 10 pm and it is now 5am. I have a headache but my daughter now has a pretty light blue silk skirt for her birthday today. Itll go great with her Frozen cake. Lol. And I owe it to you for having a simple tutorial. Def will check out more vids. Thank you!

  • @SS90880
    @SS90880 8 років тому +1

    Had never made a skirt before, so glad I found this video!!! just finished making my daughter a skirt... thanks! :-)

  • @katyapicello267
    @katyapicello267 10 років тому +1

    Vanessa, you are amazing!! My first real sewing project was using your pillowcase dress tutorial and PDF. So easy to follow! I made two of these skirts for my daughters to wear to Disney and now I am hooked! Can't wait to make more. Thank you so much for your awesome videos. I would love a tutorial for a simple lined zipper pouch that stands up. Thank you!!❤️

  • @chrisdavis8139
    @chrisdavis8139 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I needed to make a couple of skirts for a friend whose little girl had hip surgery and didn't want to go out to buy a pattern. Your video was perfect!

  • @knittingdoula
    @knittingdoula 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for a WONDERFUL, well done, and easy to understand tutorial!!

  • @bethmerchy
    @bethmerchy 5 років тому +3

    This was so helpful! Ive got 2 skirts down, 4 to go for my toddler!

  • @angeljones6436
    @angeljones6436 6 років тому

    So cute. Thanks for making the instructions simple! Can't wait to make one for my little girl!

  • @joeyjojo418
    @joeyjojo418 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this, love your direct and clear instructions!

  • @sylviesewsandsuch7776
    @sylviesewsandsuch7776 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much! My granddaughter loves her new skirts! I doubled the recommended width to make it a little more twirly as she says lol.

  • @bayjamz
    @bayjamz 4 роки тому

    After over a decade of not sewing anything this was the first thing I’ve made now I’ve pulled out my machine, for my 4 year old... easy as, thank you so much for the great instructions!

  • @BrettinaLaroche
    @BrettinaLaroche 10 років тому

    Love Love Love your tutorials!!! I have made the clap hats, Fleece headband. So glad your here to teach me all these wonderful projects. Love your gardening as well. I hope your already planting. We have planted two pots of cherry tomatoes with some basil. Thanks Vanessa!!!

  • @jessmoncada
    @jessmoncada 9 років тому +2

    Love Love Love this! I absolutely love all of your tutorials. I find yours the most useful out of any others that I'm looking for.....I'm cheesy but I love when you say "Pretty side to Pretty side" ha ha....I find myself saying that when I'm sewing pretty side to pretty side lol.

  • @PammyHuff
    @PammyHuff 9 років тому

    I LOVE your tutorials!!! Keep them coming!!

  • @mysmilewow
    @mysmilewow 9 років тому

    I learn by watching, this was so easy. I have a bunch of fabric now I can make lil skirts for girls at church. Thank you

  • @divyabhaskaran4154
    @divyabhaskaran4154 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for clear explanation. I made my first item of clothing for my toddler and it came out well. I hope to make more. Thanks a lot.

  • @rebeccarivas420
    @rebeccarivas420 5 років тому

    This is a great step by step tutorial!!! Thank you! Made my granddaughter a Daniel Tiger skirt!!

  • @elisareyes9319
    @elisareyes9319 6 років тому

    Loved this tutorial, sat and made 2 skirts for my granddaughter after I watched this.

  • @geetaraja
    @geetaraja 10 років тому

    grt tutorial. Grt tip on the elastic.
    I stitch up the hem before the elastic so it helps me handle straight material.

  • @lizregan5540
    @lizregan5540 9 років тому

    This was wonderful. Thank you so much. My daughter, 10, got a sewing machine from her Uncle Paul, yesterday, for Christmas. Today we have made a tartan skirt using your tutorial - it looks great, and so quick and easy for a child and a beginner. We are going to her Uncle Paul's for tea soon so she is wearing her skirt to show him. xx Merry Christmas.

  • @lesliejimenez42
    @lesliejimenez42 8 років тому

    I have watched so many diy videos of how to make a simple skirt for kids and by far, your video is the easiest!!! Thank you so so much for being you and letting us amateurs learn from your ways. Lol This helped me understand the concept and I didn't know that rotary cutter existed. So thank you again!!

  • @ilikethepain3432
    @ilikethepain3432 Рік тому

    Thank you for a great tutorial! I really appreciate all the visuals.

  • @TeresaAvila1
    @TeresaAvila1 8 років тому

    Dear Crafty Gemini, your sewing tutorials are the bomb! thank you so much. I made your burrito pillowcase, turned out so cute. now, onto this darling little skirt.

  • @angiemomomo
    @angiemomomo 9 років тому

    This tutorial is really simple & easy to understand~ Thank you for the help! Gonna work on my own skirt once I decided on the fabric to use :D

  • @chills251
    @chills251 10 років тому

    That's a cute skirt idea. I can't wait to make one.

  • @arfashaikh6355
    @arfashaikh6355 5 років тому +2

    Perfectly explained using simple terms💕

  • @victoriahamilton916
    @victoriahamilton916 22 дні тому

    Great tutorial couldn't be happier with lovely easy skirt ❤

  • @evylgrrrl
    @evylgrrrl 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! It's my first time sewing clothes. I watched other videos but felt frustrated and overwhelmed. Your video was friendly and simple enough for me to understand. You gave me the confidence to try. Thank you!!

  • @rhondawheeler7894
    @rhondawheeler7894 8 років тому

    OMGOSH!!!!! This video tutorial is FABULOUS!!!!!! It looks like it will be easy and cute. I'm going to make 3 of these today (I have 3 lil girls) with some halloween fabric. I am a beginner sewer and this is GREAT!!! I LOVE YOU! I totally understood everything you said and did, you make it sooooo simple. Thanks inadvance.

  • @chrispyne5850
    @chrispyne5850 8 років тому

    You make this look very simple. I'm excited to try this out!

  • @eaglejelly
    @eaglejelly 8 років тому

    Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. My daughter just made her first skirt, she's so proud

  • @angeladenney6054
    @angeladenney6054 10 років тому

    Thank you I LOVE this tutorial :) First thing I ever sewed was a skirt for my daughter and your tutorial was awesome :) Found a talent I never knew I had!

  • @margaretgnerre2163
    @margaretgnerre2163 7 років тому

    just love your tutorials as an amature sewer i find them very easy to follow thank you and keep them coming xx

  • @sallybuck8979
    @sallybuck8979 Рік тому

    Found your video yesterday,thank you so much,simple and clear instructions.I’m too impatient so this makes up super quick.During lockdown I made 4 dresses for my youngest granddaughters using old T-shirts following a pattern via the internet.I want to make some trousers/shorts for my grandson next

  • @zoeyespinoza2088
    @zoeyespinoza2088 7 років тому

    Wow I love this video, thank you so much !! I can't wait to start making my daughter her skirts !!

  • @msbasquin
    @msbasquin 9 років тому

    Seems like a nice, simple skirt for a beginner like myself. Can't wait to make one for my daughter. Thank you for this video! I appreciate all your work😉

  • @babyblueplayz
    @babyblueplayz 8 років тому

    I'm just starting out making my baby some clothes and this is one of the easiest videos out there to follow! Thanks!

  • @lizzyanthus1
    @lizzyanthus1 10 років тому

    So cute and simple! Love the chicken fabric too. Thanks so much.
    I'd like to see you make a simple jumper for a little girl. Or anything very simple to make for little ones. TY again for this one!

  • @Sharoina
    @Sharoina Рік тому

    The material is very nice and the skirt is cute. I love it

  • @joannapowell806
    @joannapowell806 8 років тому

    Love this skirt, so easy to make and looks great

  • @MrMarty12357
    @MrMarty12357 8 років тому

    Brilliant post, was very quick and easy. Made one today as my first project. It didn't take long but has given me a bit more confidence on the machine. Thanks :D

  • @4hisglory365
    @4hisglory365 8 років тому +1

    This looks so simple thank you!! Can't wait to try this!

  • @MonaLisa-lb6ew
    @MonaLisa-lb6ew 3 роки тому

    Omg thank you so much I been on the hunt for 4 days looking for easy skirt to make for a birthday party (mini mouse) this is wayyyy simple and easy then the circle skirt!!!! Malo

  • @jessicamclane3750
    @jessicamclane3750 8 років тому

    thank you thank you thank you so very much it took me at least 6 videos to get to you but it was well worth the wait. it's amazing how many people put videos on UA-cam just for a simple tutorial but they don't make their tutorials seem very simple. but finally I found you and you saved the day thank you for making it simple and easy for me to make my daughters skirt!

  • @lesm6057
    @lesm6057 4 роки тому

    Watching this in 2020! Lol. Made my daughters skirts today following your tutorial and they came out amazing!!! My first time sewing, I’m so proud of myself. Lol thank you for this video!!

  • @marciadennie3814
    @marciadennie3814 3 роки тому

    Just beautiful, clear,and simple, thank you

  • @kristiedentice7030
    @kristiedentice7030 Рік тому

    Best & easiest way to make a skirt! Love it! Thank you gem!

  • @java53079
    @java53079 10 років тому

    I just made one of these for my cousin's 1 year old daughter and now I'm making her a second one! Thanks for the awesome and simple tutorial!!

  • @raffaellasmith7033
    @raffaellasmith7033 7 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for such simple video to follow to make a little skirt. Quite a few videos out there are not easy to follow. Thanks again

  • @kristinaqualls6263
    @kristinaqualls6263 8 років тому

    love this video! so easy to follow!

  • @ginad8155
    @ginad8155 5 років тому +1

    Wow! All these years. You made sewing so simple! Wish we could hire you to teach our students!

  • @lindamartinez7278
    @lindamartinez7278 2 роки тому

    Thank you, super easy. Loved it!

  • @aguinagamarilyn
    @aguinagamarilyn 8 років тому +1

    thank you for explaining everything I'm looking forward to making my own!

  • @kristiebillion2802
    @kristiebillion2802 7 років тому

    Great video! I just started sewing and your directions are easy to follow!

  • @carolynhamblen651
    @carolynhamblen651 10 років тому

    I am an experienced sewing/quilter and am always looking for sewing projects to use with my granddaughters, ages 3rd and 5th grades. They have made other projects with me and I think this skirt would be a perfect project for my 3rd grade granddaughter. I have learned.......always let her pick the fabric she wants and she will be thrilled to death with the project and can't wait to get started. Thanks for the idea!

  • @ambers.belcher8880
    @ambers.belcher8880 4 роки тому

    This is the first video I have seen of yours- wow!! You give simply stupendous instructions!! Thank you so much! I’ll be faithfully watching your channel 🥰

  • @Chykoli
    @Chykoli 4 роки тому

    Simply amazing. Best video

  • @yvetteridge7653
    @yvetteridge7653 4 роки тому

    You explain very well. Made it easy to understand!!

  • @ivyfinisie7147
    @ivyfinisie7147 7 років тому

    i love this video. what a nice fabric. superb!

  • @lovinmynaps09
    @lovinmynaps09 10 років тому +10

    I am definitely going to try this skirt for my soon-to-be 6 year old. She likes wearing skirts but she's really slim. I'd like to see how you would revamp an old pair of jeans into a skirt by either adding fabric past the pockets or by removing the inseam, kids or adults. I'm always looking for ways to remake school clothes from the previous year for them to wear over the summer.

  • @kendalljenner8083
    @kendalljenner8083 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be making this for my ten year old sister, she LOVES dresses and skirts of any kind. She will be so excited that she can pick her pattern and fabric. It's very difficult finding things that fit her comfortably so this will be great. For anyone out there wondering if this skirt is ONLY for toddlers, it's not! :)

  • @Thick_Madame.
    @Thick_Madame. 10 років тому

    OMG I am INN LOVE with your channel!!!