This will my next up cycle project - I found a skirt at a thrift shop that was way out of style and too long but was made from a great fabric. I ripped out the waistband and now have a big tube with side seams and hem already sewn. I can shorten it from the top and use the excess to create the waistband, following your directions. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Thanks for this tutorial! I love the clear directions, and getting to watch you do each step as you describe it is really helpful. I just got some really cute fabric and don't want to make my usual skirt pattern with a zipper and fully interfaced waistband since I'm a teacher and spend a lot of time in awkward positions/on the floor. This elastic back waistband will still look formal enough for work and will give me a little more freedom of movement. Thanks again!
I have been looking at tutorials trying to learn this waistband technique and after watching yours, I finally am able to wrap my head around it. Thank you so much for sharing your Talents, this is a great tutorial and your little girl is adorable!
Great tutorial! I made my daughter a maxi shirt using this flat front elastic back tutorial. I added pockets (per her request) and she loved it. So thank you so much because I made it the night before she needed it.
Thanks for making this video. It is very easy to follow and to make these skirts. Thanks to your Little Girl for allowing you to be able to help the rest of us out.
What a natural teacher you are! I love your channel and am becoming more excited about sewing every time I watch you. You also have a great eye for large prints. That is truly a gift. God bless you and yours.
I guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me
Thank you! I now have confidence to make skirts for myself and my little niece. You daughter is beautiful. She is fortunate to have you designing her wardrobe!
Your a lifesaver! I just bought fabric to make a skirt and I wanted it flat in the front and gathered in the waist but I wasn't sure how to go about doing it. Now I know! Thank you so much.
You can also make a button hole on the inside of the front waist band, sew a button in there (Further from the back waist band than the button hole is) and have the elastic come out the button hole. Use button-hole elastic and make it longer than it needs to be. The elastic can then be buttoned onto the button and the size can be adjusted as the child grows (Or the adult fluctuates!) So you have it fit for longer.
So great! I love this tutorial - explained at just the right pace! I love that you admitted your mistake also, it helps myself, as a beginner, to see that even the pros can mess up sometimes ;)
Thank you for a quick, easy-to-follow tutorial. I was struggling with how I was going to add a skirt (without a Zipper) to an open back bodice for toddler sized flower girl dresses I’ve been working on. This tutorial saved the day! Thanks!😊
Can I take a pant pattern with elastic in the waist and make it flat front or would it pull the side seams out of line. I just discovered your channel, you explain things so clearly...thank you for showing it instead of just telling a step and saying go do it, you show it being done. I feel that I can do your sew-alongs.Thank you so much
Excellent! Just thinking about doing this for a skirt-top combo I'm making, and I'm wondering how a sort of shirred look might be...For example, what if you made the waistband a bit wider and sectioned into three elastic channels, for three narrow strips of elastic? I'm doing the top-skirt combo for my son's super-casual, Vegas-chapel wedding.
Hi Brittany! I'm new to your channel and I am head over heels in love with it! I've been binge watching for about a week now. This was a great tutorial! I'm going to give it a try. I love your style, your personality, and your instruction. You are a great teacher. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you for this video, I have always wonder how a flat front gathered skirt was done because I have 2 store bought skirt that I like and I wanted to make other for myself.Thank you so much
I love this! Super helpful! Do you mind sharing how long the fabric should be for both the front and back panel? I know it varies for adult/children, but could you give a rough guide? The back waste band is 1/2 the waste circumference plus 1, but how long should the fabric for each panel be? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to make this!
Thank you for the video! I am thinking about trying this out with maybe a pleat front instead, for my work skirt. Never tried this or pleats before so this will be interesting!:)
Hi 👋🏽 Ty for the video! I’m excited to give it a try. I’m a little confused about how you made the edges at 7:46 of the video you point to the edge. I missed how to make the edge look like that.
Very nice! Do you have a tutorial on how to make a simple matching top (like in the 1st pic at the end?) If not, I would love for you to make some top/blouse tutorials. Thanks!!
I need things written out, in case anyone else does too: Front waist band: 1/2 waist measurement + 1"x 3 1/2 " (or however wide you want it to be) Back waist band: width of fabric for skirt x 3 1/2 ("")
This video saved my life! I did one earlier with my own pattern and I cut elastic too short and didn’t leave back big enough to accommodate stretch of elastic so I literally cut a 9” elastic band on a 10” piece of fabric and it has NO stretch! Super fail 😂 Now I know, leave it much much bigger then front side 😂 THANK YOU
Brittany J Jones Ok so I made this. My girl has a 20” waist. So I made a 20” front piece and a 20” back piece. I gathered front to 10” and elastic back to 10” with an 11” elastic (for seam allowance, it was WAY over gathered in back. I had to cut 6” off and have a 3rd seam line. Am i doing this correctly? 10” to gather seems like a lot
Hey Brittany thanks for this tutorial, Justice was explaining what was going on too she is a cutie pie helping mommy out, thanks for the tutorial, can wait the others to come and the black dress in the back is awesome please do a tutorial on that one too. Be Bless
Great tutorial! Am I missing a step- after I gather the front of the skirt the fabric shrinks because of the gathers and is too short for the waistband?! Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
When you gather the skirt fabric, only gather it to the same width as your front waistband. If the skirt fabric is too narrow now, just loosen some of the gathering until it matches the waistband.
This is an excellent tutorial. Can you please do a tutorial on using the same elastic back flat front technique on making some pants please and can you use non woven Fabric and not stretch fabric I have been searching for a tutorial for pants made this way for years on TH-cam and have not found one.
I loved your baby girl so cute. Did you said the skirt you made your self you only bought one yard of fabric...around 2:08 you slide your ruler so far and made marks ...from mark to mark how many inches...
I got so lost doing this... trying to get the width of the panels didn’t work for me at all. Ima beginner and thought this was easier than trying a zipper.
Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial ... Please make a tutorial on a no zipper circle skirt to fit over wide hips or big booty using non-stretch fabric ... Your baby girl is too cute! I have teenagers are busting out every which way. They love twirly skater (circle) skirts that cover up only if they are made from lightweight cotton, rayon or chiffon prints, but naturally, not the easier to adjust stretch fabrics ... Thanks!
Best tutorial ever. Even for beginner sewists. I'll be popping out dozens of these skirts in no time, lol. Thank you for such an amazing tutorial!!
This will my next up cycle project - I found a skirt at a thrift shop that was way out of style and too long but was made from a great fabric. I ripped out the waistband and now have a big tube with side seams and hem already sewn. I can shorten it from the top and use the excess to create the waistband, following your directions. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Thanks for this tutorial! I love the clear directions, and getting to watch you do each step as you describe it is really helpful. I just got some really cute fabric and don't want to make my usual skirt pattern with a zipper and fully interfaced waistband since I'm a teacher and spend a lot of time in awkward positions/on the floor. This elastic back waistband will still look formal enough for work and will give me a little more freedom of movement. Thanks again!
I have been looking at tutorials trying to learn this waistband technique and after watching yours, I finally am able to wrap my head around it. Thank you so much for sharing your Talents, this is a great tutorial and your little girl is adorable!
Great tutorial! I made my daughter a maxi shirt using this flat front elastic back tutorial. I added pockets (per her request) and she loved it. So thank you so much because I made it the night before she needed it.
Thanks for making this video. It is very easy to follow and to make these skirts. Thanks to your Little Girl for allowing you to be able to help the rest of us out.
What a natural teacher you are! I love your channel and am becoming more excited about sewing every time I watch you. You also have a great eye for large prints. That is truly a gift. God bless you and yours.
Love your channel. You give such good info.
Thank you.
I just gleefully exclaimed "THAT'S how you do it!" Thank you SO much for sharing this technique!! :O)
I guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account?
I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me
@Keanu Dawson instablaster :)
This is the best tutorial by far for a flat-front, elastic-back skirt! Thank you!
This is the video I've been looking for. I will definitely make my skirt with a flat front next time. Thank you so much. So easy to understand.😋
This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!
Thank you! I now have confidence to make skirts for myself and my little niece. You daughter is beautiful. She is fortunate to have you designing her wardrobe!
Your a lifesaver! I just bought fabric to make a skirt and I wanted it flat in the front and gathered in the waist but I wasn't sure how to go about doing it. Now I know! Thank you so much.
You can also make a button hole on the inside of the front waist band, sew a button in there (Further from the back waist band than the button hole is) and have the elastic come out the button hole. Use button-hole elastic and make it longer than it needs to be. The elastic can then be buttoned onto the button and the size can be adjusted as the child grows (Or the adult fluctuates!) So you have it fit for longer.
First tutorial that actually made sense to me! Thank you!
Awesome! So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!
What a great tutorial! Clear, easy to follow directions and an adorable family! Thank you :)
Great video! Very easy to fillow and informative. Justice is so sweet! ❤
You are such a sewing inspiration to me! Girl, I am whipping one of these out this weekend! Justice is a beautiful baby!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear you'll be making one! Have fun sewing it up! Blessings
Brilliant tutorial, explained well and no babbling, quick but easy to understand, perfect. 👌🏻🙂
Thanks so much for this tutorial, its easy to follow and so clear on what to do. Also your daughter is adorable!
Love this skirt love this lady!!
So helpful! Thank you very much! 🥰
This tutorial is as easy as it gets! I just used to, easily, make a gorgeous maxi skirt! Thank you!
You look amazing and your garments are so beautiful!
I always use this video as a refresher! Thank you, great tutorial!
Thanks this was the best tutorial I’ve found of this technique
Little Justice is just adorable! Love your videos!
Very informative. Your tutorial was easy to follow. Thank you so much ♥️♥️
She's so adorable! Loved the video, too! 😘
So great! I love this tutorial - explained at just the right pace! I love that you admitted your mistake also, it helps myself, as a beginner, to see that even the pros can mess up sometimes ;)
She's adorable enjoyed it
Thanks Sherly!!!
Yes! Best tutorial I've ever seen for this. Ty!
Thank you so much! This was very helpful! I love your videos!
Just found your channel & love it! I loved sewing for my son when he was little.
Great tutorial! I can't wait to use this method for my next project!
Thanks for this! Great method. And I appreciate that your video moved along quickly, and I didn't have to fast forward ;-)
Good job! I really enjoyed your tutorial! Thanks and stay safe!
Great tutorial!
Thank you for a quick, easy-to-follow tutorial. I was struggling with how I was going to add a skirt (without a Zipper) to an open back bodice for toddler sized flower girl dresses I’ve been working on. This tutorial saved the day! Thanks!😊
Can I take a pant pattern with elastic in the waist and make it flat front or would it pull the side seams out of line. I just discovered your channel, you explain things so clearly...thank you for showing it instead of just telling a step and saying go do it, you show it being done. I feel that I can do your sew-alongs.Thank you so much
Excellent tutorial, thank you!
Thank you for this video i made a skirt for my 13 ye olds bday and she loved it
Excellent! Just thinking about doing this for a skirt-top combo I'm making, and I'm wondering how a sort of shirred look might be...For example, what if you made the waistband a bit wider and sectioned into three elastic channels, for three narrow strips of elastic? I'm doing the top-skirt combo for my son's super-casual, Vegas-chapel wedding.
She is sooo cute.. thanks for the video
Hi Brittany! I'm new to your channel and I am head over heels in love with it! I've been binge watching for about a week now. This was a great tutorial! I'm going to give it a try. I love your style, your personality, and your instruction. You are a great teacher. Have a wonderful day!
Love this tutorial. Wish I had come across it earlier. Thanks! I keep getting 10 1/2 for the waistband front for 19 inches.
And you'd be correct
Omg, you make this so easy! Thank you. ❤️🥰
Thank you for this video, I have always wonder how a flat front gathered skirt was done because I have 2 store bought skirt that I like and I wanted to make other for myself.Thank you so much
I love this! Super helpful! Do you mind sharing how long the fabric should be for both the front and back panel? I know it varies for adult/children, but could you give a rough guide? The back waste band is 1/2 the waste circumference plus 1, but how long should the fabric for each panel be? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to make this!
Brilliant, so well explained.
Britney what camera do you use? Fab shots.
Justice is adorable!
Trying this method on my next skirt. Thanks!!
Awesome! You're welcome!
Thank you. I will make this.
I LOVE this skirt and thanks for the tutorial. Is that supposed to be in the DITCH Brittany??
Fulla Sugga
Yes, it’s stitched “in the ditch” and “selvage”... nice tutorial!
That baby is an angel!
awesome tutorial, just made my own. so quick and easy! thank you :)
Yay! Thats awesome to hear!
Thanks "Sew" much!
You're welcome Dara!!
Thank you for the video! I am thinking about trying this out with maybe a pleat front instead, for my work skirt. Never tried this or pleats before so this will be interesting!:)
What a cutie. I guess she’s in school now. ❤️
Hi 👋🏽
Ty for the video! I’m excited to give it a try.
I’m a little confused about how you made the edges at 7:46 of the video you point to the edge. I missed how to make the edge look like that.
im ur videos were suggested...been trying to master my sewing skills..ur lil girl is adorable I am a mom of 2 Princesses aswell . just substrided
Welcome! Thank you so much for subscribing!!
Great video. Thank you so much for posting.
Thank you so much!!! I know how to do it now, elastic in back but not in front 👏🏽
Thank you
OMG… THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Her baby so cute
do you have a video where you are adding pockets to this skirt? this was a great tut.
The washable crayola one you are using, do those wash out good on fabric? Looks slot easier then using chalk! Also love your sewing set up.
Glory Grace K. Hi! Thank you so much! They wash out of fabrics but I’d suggest testing a piece of your fabric first, just to be sure.
Brittany J Jones Thank you I will!
Very nice! Do you have a tutorial on how to make a simple matching top (like in the 1st pic at the end?) If not, I would love for you to make some top/blouse tutorials. Thanks!!
Hey! I don't have a video for the simple sleeveless top, but I can definitely add a couple to the channel! Thank you so much for watching!
Brittany J Jones Awesome! Thanks again!!
Hi just one quick question. When you are sewing the waistband down and the casing are you sewing on the right side of the fabric.
Hey Victoria! Yes I am sewing on the right side of the fabric. :)
I need things written out, in case anyone else does too:
Front waist band: 1/2 waist measurement + 1"x 3 1/2 " (or however wide you want it to be)
Back waist band: width of fabric for skirt x 3 1/2 ("")
Great tutorial! Thank you so much:).
This video saved my life! I did one earlier with my own pattern and I cut elastic too short and didn’t leave back big enough to accommodate stretch of elastic so I literally cut a 9” elastic band on a 10” piece of fabric and it has NO stretch! Super fail 😂 Now I know, leave it much much bigger then front side 😂 THANK YOU
You're so welcome! Glad the video was helpful!
Brittany J Jones Ok so I made this. My girl has a 20” waist. So I made a 20” front piece and a 20” back piece. I gathered front to 10” and elastic back to 10” with an 11” elastic (for seam allowance, it was WAY over gathered in back. I had to cut 6” off and have a 3rd seam line. Am i doing this correctly? 10” to gather seems like a lot
ETA i cut 12” off (folded) and still could’ve cut 2 more off. It’s a cord that’s thicker so maybe that’s why? 🤷🏻♀️
Your baby is too cute!
Hello Justice! Too cute!
Hey Brittany thanks for this tutorial, Justice was explaining what was going on too she is a cutie pie helping mommy out, thanks for the tutorial, can wait the others to come and the black dress in the back is awesome please do a tutorial on that one too. Be Bless
Thank you Angie!! I'll get on that tutorial soon!
Great tutorial! Am I missing a step- after I gather the front of the skirt the fabric shrinks because of the gathers and is too short for the waistband?! Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
When you gather the skirt fabric, only gather it to the same width as your front waistband. If the skirt fabric is too narrow now, just loosen some of the gathering until it matches the waistband.
BusinessOwl thank you kindly 😊
Hi what pattern is this? Love it and your daughter is so adorable thanks
thank you!
What is the pattern number for that red dress with the skirts pattern. Thanks
Great tutorial! Your daughter is adorable btw :-)
This is an excellent tutorial. Can you please do a tutorial on using the same elastic back flat front technique on making some pants please and can you use non woven Fabric and not stretch fabric I have been searching for a tutorial for pants made this way for years on TH-cam and have not found one.
Wonderful explanation. Your daughter is so cute too! =)
Sarah Hallgren thank you so much!! Glad you liked the video!!
what kind of marker are you using?
Hey! It's a crayola washable marker! LOL!!!
Brittney, would this work on a circle skirt???? Help..lol
Your daughter is a Cutie!!!!🤗
I loved your baby girl so cute. Did you said the skirt you made your self you only bought one yard of fabric...around 2:08 you slide your ruler so far and made marks ...from mark to mark how many inches...
How much fabric do you buy?
I’m dying laughing how short that elastic was. 🤣🤣🤣
What if you are making the skirt for a plus size woman....how much fabric should I use?
So how do you know how much elastic you need?
Haha I think your daughter knows more about the skirt than you do! I hope she gets better soon!
Thank you for the lovely tutorial :)
Thank you Elewa!!
Hey Justice Q-T pie
Do you have other channels about face and haïr care? You face is clean. Can you tell me what to do to clear thé dark patches on m'y face?
antoinette RICHARDSON hi. Sorry I only have my Sewing channel.
Do you have a video on how to make flat front pants
Hi. No, I'm sorry I don't have one of those....yet!
@@brittanyjjonestv I have searched and searched and can't really find the pattern for adult flat front pants :(
I got so lost doing this... trying to get the width of the panels didn’t work for me at all. Ima beginner and thought this was easier than trying a zipper.
Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial ...
Please make a tutorial on a no zipper circle skirt to fit over wide hips or big booty using non-stretch fabric ...
Your baby girl is too cute! I have teenagers are busting out every which way. They love twirly skater (circle) skirts that cover up only if they are made from lightweight cotton, rayon or chiffon prints, but naturally, not the easier to adjust stretch fabrics ...
Thanks!
Is it me or is the baby vlogging too lol😂😂😂
Your daughter is A - dor - able!!
:) Thank you Diane!