The Simplest Skirt Pattern

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Here it is - the simplest skirt you can possibly make and the best project I know for beginning sewists who want to make clothing. Size it to fit anyone - though it's not an especially flattering cut on most adult women. At least those with hips - which is pretty much every woman I know. We'll get to A-line skirts soon and those look good on EVERYONE. Really! Everyone! But I digress. Size this one up to fit adults - or down to fit dolls and stuffed animals. It's all good.

What you'll get:

• Complete instructions loaded with step by step photos

Materials you'll need:

• fabric (amount will depend on your measurements)
• elastic
• double-fold bias tape (optional)
• sewing machine, thread, basic sewing tools

Skills you'll need (links take you to video tutorials):

• sewing straight lines and turning corners
• finishing seams with Zigzag or Stitch & Pink (or your own favorite method)
• making double-fold fabric tape
• using elastic in a casing
• turning a hem
• using the iron

Time it will take:

• less than an hour. I mean it. I've never actually timed myself, but I think I can make one of these in 15 minutes.

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Happy stitching!

Best,
Wendi

PS - Want to see what some kids have made with this basic pattern?

 This skirt got some fancy beading.

 As did this one.

And I love the tutu on this Ugly Doll. And, of course, the gap-toothed kid holding it! :-)

These were all from a Summer Camp I taught a couple of years ago.