Elastic 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 husband. I made a version in flannel, before I knew how to choose appropriate fabrics for projects.…

This beginner skirt sewing tutorial is the perfect way to break into the world of sewing your own fashion. You don't need a pattern because you'll create your own elastic waist skirt pattern as you go!

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

I get asked a lot: what are the best sewing projects for beginners? We've created an easy tutorial for an elastic waistband skirt using one piece of fabric.

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…

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…

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

28 free skirt sewing patterns

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