Elastic waist skirt pattern

When I was a teenager, I pretty much only ever sewed one skirt pattern – a rectangle with a ruched elastic waistband. I made a version in cotton voile, which I wore on my first date with my h…

How to make a simple straight skirt with an elasticated waistband. A beginners sewing tutorial.

This elastic waist circle skirt pattern and tutorial is for a full circle with two seams on the side. This skirt pattern is one of our most requested pieces.

Okay, this is almost ridiculous! These photos are like a year old but luckily sewing techniques don't expire overnight and a skirt with (...

Learn how to make a simple summer skirt with pockets with this step-by-step tutorial. To make it you only need 1 measurement.

I'm a beginner at sewing. I searched and searched for a simple 1-yard skirt with an elastic waistband, but the tutorials were not very clear. So, I read a bunch or tutorials and came up with my own skirt plan that didn't involve crazy zippers and button holes (the thought of doing those TERRIFY me). Anyways, the pictures above show the adult version and the child version of this skirt. Of course, my cool tomboy niece has it scrunched up in the back :) Four-year-old's are awesome. If you have…

Super Simple Skirt

I love a big-volume skirt but an elasticated waistband does me no favours, so I drafted this one with all the comfort of elastic, but a more flattering waistband. With an elasticated back and a fla…

Oh, maxi skirts. I have such a love/hate relationship with you. If I find a good maxi, typically it’s either too long or too short. Do you have this issue? Well, I’m going to show you how to make your own, so all of your skirts will be the perfect length all the time! When…

The ideal elastic for creating skirts is woven elastic. Unlike braided elastic, it does not thin when stretched and remains firm.