Friday, March 1, 2013

20 Minute Baby Skirt

 I made this darling little skirt with scraps from an apron that I made (the tutorial for that will be up here in a couple days, by the way ~ and I've got to tell you, it's a real good-un!) This would be very cute in pretty much any color or fabric, and you don't even have to do it in 4 pieces - it can be all one color! It is very easy and quick, which means you can make more than one. Have fun! Let me know how it goes for you :)

You will need:
-4 pieces of fabric (or enough pieces to equal approximately 34")
I used the following pieces:
-2 pieces (polka dot) 8 5/8" x 10"
-1 piece (floral) 7 1/4" x 10"
-1 piece (chevron) 9 5/8" x 10"
-1/2 yd (give or take a little) of 3/8" elastic
Here's the fabrics I used:


1. To begin, serge (or sew) together the long edges of the pieces, creating a long strip.


 2. Next, serge (or if you don't have a serger, turn under) the top (waistband) edge of the fabric strip as shown in the picture.

 3. Serge (or sew) together the two open edges to create a circle.

 4. Turn under (press with the iron) 1/4" on the hem edge of the skirt.

 5. Turn edge under again, this time about 3/8".

6. Turn under the top (waistband) edge about 5/8". (almost 3/4")

 7. Sew the hem very close to the edge (1/16").

8. Sew down the waistband edge about 1/8" away from the lower edge as shown in the picture, leaving about a 2 inch gap for the elastic to go in.

9. Put in the elastic. I made the waist about 17". Sew the elastic together, tuck it in, and then sew the gap closed.  Tie ends and thread them inside. You're done!!! Here's a couple views of the finished product. It looks good either way!



Finished Measurements ~ 17" waist and 8" length.
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3 comments:

  1. This is great! I am def going to pin it. I always have so many scrapts that would work wonderfully for this.

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  2. What an adorable little skirt. Love the colors and prints you used too!

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    1. Thank you so much!! It is very easy, and I actually made it out of scraps from another project!

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