Just a tip , always use a zigzag stitch on elastic, when you stretch your elastic with your fabric it can break the stitching , it won’t with a zigzag stitch
Hi! Can I ask what measurements you took? I am a little confused about the measurements that are marked in this video. Help!! lol. Trying to make some for myself and daughters. THANKS!!
@@laylagreen4880 ah, it says in the video, but it did go by quickly. It was half the waste +2cm in fabric for the elastic band & then the length/height you want it, so from the waste to however low you want the skirt (knees, ankle, ground)
Hi Jess, thank you for such an easy to follow, simple and basic skirt pattern. I've made this skirt for myself, the first time I've ever sewn an item of clothing for me. I love my new skirt!
Maybe I’m handicapped here, but this is the second time I’ve followed this, and I can’t get the skirt past my thighs?? I have no idea what I’m doing wrong?
To make sure the fabric can fit around the hip. Most similar skirts, like circle skirts, are cut from a square corner so this step isn't needed. When using this triangular corner, measuring for the hip is needed. You find the place on the folded fabric that can accomodate your hips by measuring half of your hip measurement plus seam allowance. Then measure up from there to the waist.
I love your video ❤What will this measurements fit? I’m 76+ so might have missed that information. Again I love it. Do you have an easy top video? Thank you !!!
Hi, I just made my first skirt ever following your video :) I am super happy how it turned out. I even added a slit to the side. Thank you for the easy and clear instructions! :)
This looks excellent and quite simple. I. Had to rewatch to understand how to find where to place the hip and waist and how to measure! But I love the idea of measuring length from the top of the triangle to get a perfect rounded waistline! Thank you!
Thanks for the great video! I hope that you can reply me on this because I really wanna make this skirt. You made it look so easy! Is there a reason why the waist is 25 cm above the hips? Can I adjust it on my own body or will something go wrong? I am plus size and the fullest part of my body is not the hips but somewhere between waist and hips. So I was thinking measuring the fullest part and then go 10-15 cm up. Will it be ok or do I have to go 25 cms up? TIA
Olga Griega yes, you can do it. The most important part here is measuring the biggest part on your hips. Usually it's at the middle of the butt. Then from there, go up to your belly button
I love how simply you present these projects! Very easy to follow. Did you use an elastic stitch for the hem and waistband? Or just a regular straight stitch?
You can. But you need to adjust the measurements a bit as the fabric is not stretchy. The waist size need to be bigger than the hip size to be able to wear the dress
you can with this exact same pattern! Mesure 2.5 to 4cm wider to account for some size that will be lost to heming and fray protection After doing the mesuring, zig-zag along both long edges to protect them from fraying, then hem both. A hem is the final step used on the bottom in this video. for a neater finish, double this hem to hide the raw edge. same trick can be used on the bottom hem later. Mesure how long you want your slit from the wider side of the pattern, then sew together up to this line. Continue with the video to complete the garment. Now, to get a truly pro finish, you'll need either a liner, or you could edge the seams with bais binding, but in keeping with the "simple" theme of this garment, I didn't include those. Just make sure you're stitching with a top and bottom thread that blends in as you will see it.
This is so good! So many of the tutorials require me to cut two front and back pieces but my cutting skill is not there yet cause i cant cut them evenly ! Can i use a zipper instead of a elastic ?
Hi thank you for video but if my hips 46 inches I do 23 inches across but how much do I go up for waistline? And how much material should I buy I’m 5’ 8” and love your length .
The fabric you need to buy depend on how long the skirt you want and also the width of the fabric. But usually you need to buy the one at least same with the width of your fabric.
Hi, I love this tutorial and I'm trying to follow it, but for some reason the marks that I make for my hip measurements are not the same from the top on both sides. I've tried multiple times and even folding the fabric differently but I'm still having the same problem. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Do you know how I could fix this problem? Thanks so much!
After all these years! I always come back to you!! This is possible for lots of reasons and why not be pretty all by myself making clothes that make me feel good, love you Jess!!
I love everything u make 😍 but unfortunately I don't have a sewing machine but I made that puff sleeves dress and that jeans diy by hand sewing it😹 thankyou so much for the inspiration ❤️
Hey, I'm a little confused about the 25cm part. My waist size is 30-32inch. The hip part is 50cm as told by you(hipsize/2 +2cm). I'm worried if i take it 25cm above the hip part, the waist wont fit me. Its coming around 26inch waist size according to your tutorial. Can you please help me out how much above the hipline should i go to fit waist size 30-32inch?
The hip line is the biggest part on your butt. And the skirt need to be a little bigger than it to fit your hip when wearing. That is why I said 1/2 hip size + 2cm (for seam allowance). So the skirt will be a little tight to your butt. If you want it bigger, just add extra. From the hip line, go up 25cm above which is the width from the biggest part on your butt (usually at the middle of your butt) to your belly button.
I’m sorry I had a real hard time understanding what you were saying had to keep going back to see what you said I did better with no volume. Sorry if that sounded rude. I don’t mean it to. Have a nice day. 😊
It's totally okay. I know it's hard to understand my English. So I was trying to show it as clear as I can in the video without listening to my voice over :)
It's from your belly button to the bigger part of your butt. Usually it's at the middle of your butt. The reason you need to measure it to make sure the you could wear the dress later. Because if it's smaller than your butt, your dress will be stuck there when you put it on
Thank you so much for sharing this skirt video I wish I was as clever as you are x can you tell me does it matter how you fold the material I'm new to sewing and I'm not sure how to fold the selvedge. Thank you
If you use non stretch fabric, you need to use the zipper or button for the waistband. Or you have to make the waistband bigger to fit your hip when wearing
Do the (personal, to one's own size) measurements used to calculate the waist allow for the use of non-stretchy fabrics in this construction? Or is a woven stretch fabric a necessity for the resulting waistband size, in order to be able to pull the skirt down over one's shoulders/up over one's hips? Since there is no gathering of fabric at the waist, I'm assuming a stretch fabric is necessary... but wanted to be sure.
If that, you need to use the different way of cutting the fabric. This is half circle cutting method. For your fabric, I think you need to cut it into 2 pieces (front and back) with A line style
Oh, if your fabric is not stretchy, you can't use this technique. You need to use another tutorial for it. I have one tutorial for it on my channel. You can check it out
So I just finished making a skirt!!! It took me less than a day and this is the first thing I’ve ever made. It looks pretty great I think I’m going to add lining because it’s pretty de through i got a blue floral rayon fabric. I really messed up the waist part but other than that it’s not bad! Thank you!
Just a tip , always use a zigzag stitch on elastic, when you stretch your elastic with your fabric it can break the stitching , it won’t with a zigzag stitch
@Rory Devin what the heck
I made two skirts for my little girl, 4 years old. She was so happy. Thank you very much
It's great. I'm so happy that you made it
Hi! Can I ask what measurements you took? I am a little confused about the measurements that are marked in this video. Help!! lol. Trying to make some for myself and daughters. THANKS!!
I want to know waist size in this video.🤩
@@laylagreen4880 ah, it says in the video, but it did go by quickly. It was half the waste +2cm in fabric for the elastic band & then the length/height you want it, so from the waste to however low you want the skirt (knees, ankle, ground)
I can’t wait til the stores are opened again since the pandemic closed everything. I’m so going to make this for the summer!
Yeah, let's make it
Best midi skirt tutorial on the internet! Great job showing how to cut on the bias, many other videos do not show this!
Hi Jess, thank you for such an easy to follow, simple and basic skirt pattern. I've made this skirt for myself, the first time I've ever sewn an item of clothing for me. I love my new skirt!
Wonderful!
You make it look so easy, and on that note love the back of your head lol oh oh and nice nails. keep the video coming.
😊 thank you
Maybe I’m handicapped here, but this is the second time I’ve followed this, and I can’t get the skirt past my thighs?? I have no idea what I’m doing wrong?
Wow this was so quick and easy! Perfect for beginners! Great video! 💜💜💜
Glad you liked it!!
Simple, easy and beautiful..♥️
I can definitely make this 😅
Yes you can!
I’m making this skirt in white eyelet for my mom for Mother’s day. Thank you, Jess!
It'll be a great gift for Mother's Day
I love this skirt so much! ❤️ It's simple but looks so good. You inspired me to make my own DIY videos!
GREAT AS ALWAYS DEAR JESS!!!! I would LOVE to see this tutorial with a satin fabric.
Thank you so much!
Can someone help me understand the hip measurement? I am confused. Thanks so much!! I don't understand what the first markings are.
To make sure the fabric can fit around the hip. Most similar skirts, like circle skirts, are cut from a square corner so this step isn't needed. When using this triangular corner, measuring for the hip is needed. You find the place on the folded fabric that can accomodate your hips by measuring half of your hip measurement plus seam allowance. Then measure up from there to the waist.
I love your video ❤What will this measurements fit? I’m 76+ so might have missed that information. Again I love it. Do you have an easy top video? Thank you !!!
Hi, I just made my first skirt ever following your video :) I am super happy how it turned out. I even added a slit to the side. Thank you for the easy and clear instructions! :)
Wonderful!
Hey. Please how did you add the slit to the side?
Hi! How much fabric did you use? Like width and length?
Anyone else having problems because when you go up 25cm from the hip Line the measurement is too narrow for your waistline?
Why am I getting two different measurements when I line up the hip line?
Hi how much fabric have you used. Do you have the dimensions?
This looks excellent and quite simple. I. Had to rewatch to understand how to find where to place the hip and waist and how to measure! But I love the idea of measuring length from the top of the triangle to get a perfect rounded waistline! Thank you!
hi i did not quite understand how to get the waist line, do you mind give me a hand plz looking to do it but not quite sure lol
Thanks for the great video! I hope that you can reply me on this because I really wanna make this skirt. You made it look so easy!
Is there a reason why the waist is 25 cm above the hips? Can I adjust it on my own body or will something go wrong? I am plus size and the fullest part of my body is not the hips but somewhere between waist and hips. So I was thinking measuring the fullest part and then go 10-15 cm up. Will it be ok or do I have to go 25 cms up? TIA
Olga Griega yes, you can do it. The most important part here is measuring the biggest part on your hips. Usually it's at the middle of the butt. Then from there, go up to your belly button
Does it mention anywhere how much fabric you started with?
What a pretty skirt! And so easy to make! Love it so much! 💕
Thank you! 😊
Hello Jess, great tutorial, thank you so much :) How do you think this would fit with a sateen fabric? Should i use the same measurements as you did?
No, this technique just works with stretchy fabric only
I love how simply you present these projects! Very easy to follow. Did you use an elastic stitch for the hem and waistband? Or just a regular straight stitch?
Thank you. I just used a regular straight stitch for the hem
I tried to make triangle shape my fabric but it cannot..fold like triangle shape.. can't matching..so can u plzz...explain repeat or make video again
You can fold the width to the length of the fabric to have the triangle shape.
Oh hellooo❤❤ im going to make maxi skirt like 100cm how much fabric do I have to buy? Please tell😢
I think you should get around 3m or double the width of the fabric you want to buy.
Thank you Jess for this tutorial! It seems so easy and the result is perfect! Can't wait to try it :)
You're so welcome!
Pero entonces la falda lleva sólo una costura en un lado? O se pone en la espalda?
thank you jess!! this is so beautiful! can I make this in a non stretchy fabric like satin?
You can. But you need to adjust the measurements a bit as the fabric is not stretchy. The waist size need to be bigger than the hip size to be able to wear the dress
Where do you find this fabric?
This pattern instructions does not work on all fabrics. It failed on suede totally for a Size 12 ladies clothes.
Yes, it just only works on stretchy fabrics as I mentioned.
Another quick and easy fabulous vedio i can difinately see myself making that skirt...thank you for your easy tutorial.
Thanks so much 😊
can you do a skirt exactly like this but with a slit?!!
you can with this exact same pattern!
Mesure 2.5 to 4cm wider to account for some size that will be lost to heming and fray protection
After doing the mesuring, zig-zag along both long edges to protect them from fraying, then hem both. A hem is the final step used on the bottom in this video. for a neater finish, double this hem to hide the raw edge. same trick can be used on the bottom hem later.
Mesure how long you want your slit from the wider side of the pattern, then sew together up to this line.
Continue with the video to complete the garment.
Now, to get a truly pro finish, you'll need either a liner, or you could edge the seams with bais binding, but in keeping with the "simple" theme of this garment, I didn't include those. Just make sure you're stitching with a top and bottom thread that blends in as you will see it.
How much fabric do we neef?
Thank you for showing me how to make such a pretty skirt so fast and simple. I love everythiing I have watched you make so far. New subscriber. 💐
Thank you so much!
How much yardage do I need ?
Godess!!!!❤
I like this tute for its simplicity and instuctions which are clear. Thank you.
Can you make this skirt using cotton gauze?
I'll try to share it soon
You are amazing!! The skirt fits perfectly. Thank u so much for this cool diy pattern!!!
This is so good! So many of the tutorials require me to cut two front and back pieces but my cutting skill is not there yet cause i cant cut them evenly ! Can i use a zipper instead of a elastic ?
Yes, you can if your fabric is not spandex. But if that, you need to check the final width of the waist before adding the zipper.
How much material do I need for the skirt?
It depends on how long you want for the skirt. I used 1.3m of fabric for this skirt
How much fabric we need to make this skirt?
I used around 1.5m of fabric
Hi thank you for video but if my hips 46 inches I do 23 inches across but how much do I go up for waistline? And how much material should I buy I’m 5’ 8” and love your length .
The fabric you need to buy depend on how long the skirt you want and also the width of the fabric. But usually you need to buy the one at least same with the width of your fabric.
Wow, so talented. This is a very cure skirt and you explained it so well, you cant go wrong with the instructions wonderful job
Have you tried this using a fabric like linen or cotton?
Hi, I love this tutorial and I'm trying to follow it, but for some reason the marks that I make for my hip measurements are not the same from the top on both sides. I've tried multiple times and even folding the fabric differently but I'm still having the same problem. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Do you know how I could fix this problem? Thanks so much!
I don't really get where you stuck at?
You explained it so nicely that it look so easy,i'll try it sure
Try it. It's very easy to make with a simple cutting and in a short time
After all these years! I always come back to you!! This is possible for lots of reasons and why not be pretty all by myself making clothes that make me feel good, love you Jess!!
I love everything u make 😍 but unfortunately I don't have a sewing machine but I made that puff sleeves dress and that jeans diy by hand sewing it😹 thankyou so much for the inspiration ❤️
That is awesome! You can hand-sew this skirt too.
@@JessDangDIY thankyou ❤️
Thank you so much for this video!I did this skirt today and it turned out amazing!💖
Great job!
Stucked on my hips T___T
Oh, did you use non-stretchy fabric? This method and technique this work on stretchy fabric only
Thank you will try to make this simple skirt 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Can l use 1 and a half meter material for the skirt..its for a 12 year old
It worked for me!! I just made a black skirt :) thank you jess
You're so welcome
Thank for your tutorials, Chị. Em tính làm cây này cho vợ.
Cảm ơn em!
Hey, I'm a little confused about the 25cm part. My waist size is 30-32inch. The hip part is 50cm as told by you(hipsize/2 +2cm). I'm worried if i take it 25cm above the hip part, the waist wont fit me. Its coming around 26inch waist size according to your tutorial. Can you please help me out how much above the hipline should i go to fit waist size 30-32inch?
The hip line is the biggest part on your butt. And the skirt need to be a little bigger than it to fit your hip when wearing. That is why I said 1/2 hip size + 2cm (for seam allowance). So the skirt will be a little tight to your butt. If you want it bigger, just add extra. From the hip line, go up 25cm above which is the width from the biggest part on your butt (usually at the middle of your butt) to your belly button.
Hey Jess..love your work..simply superb..just a quickie, what's ''middle butt to belly button measurement?
It's the width from your belly button to the biggest part of your butt. The reason you need to check it to make sure the skirt will fit your hip size
I cvdv
I’m sorry I had a real hard time understanding what you were saying had to keep going back to see what you said I did better with no volume. Sorry if that sounded rude. I don’t mean it to. Have a nice day. 😊
It's totally okay. I know it's hard to understand my English. So I was trying to show it as clear as I can in the video without listening to my voice over :)
Do you think... this can be hand-sewn? I don't currently own a sewing machine-_- Anyway, love this video so much!
Yes, I think you can do hand-sewn with this skirt. It's not too difficult
This video made it super easy for me to figure out, loved it! 💛
Glad you liked it!!
Anyone else not get the ‘middle of butt to belly button measurement I’m confused, no matter how I measure it mines like 40??
It's from your belly button to the bigger part of your butt. Usually it's at the middle of your butt. The reason you need to measure it to make sure the you could wear the dress later. Because if it's smaller than your butt, your dress will be stuck there when you put it on
Excellent Thanks I will try to do one skirrt for me...
Thank you so much for sharing this skirt video I wish I was as clever as you are x can you tell me does it matter how you fold the material I'm new to sewing and I'm not sure how to fold the selvedge. Thank you
You can fold the width to the length of the fabric you have
Thankyou so much for this video ma'am....❤❤❤ I have made one for myself and i really love it😍😍
SO happy you made it
This was so helpful! Thank you 🥰 was able to make my daughter’s Halloween costume thanks to your instructions.
I'm so happy it's helpful
Love this tutorial! ❤ I was wondering, can you use non stretch fabric for this pattern? Or only stretch fabric? Thank you! X
If you use non stretch fabric, you need to use the zipper or button for the waistband. Or you have to make the waistband bigger to fit your hip when wearing
@@JessDangDIY Thank you! ❤
It’s encouraging to watch your tutorial. Thank you 🙏😘
It's my pleasure
😍😍😍
Do the (personal, to one's own size) measurements used to calculate the waist allow for the use of non-stretchy fabrics in this construction? Or is a woven stretch fabric a necessity for the resulting waistband size, in order to be able to pull the skirt down over one's shoulders/up over one's hips? Since there is no gathering of fabric at the waist, I'm assuming a stretch fabric is necessary... but wanted to be sure.
For this DIY, it need to be a stretchy fabric. For non stretchy fabric, you need to install the zipper
Lovely tutorial. Thank you so much. I feel like I can handle this as a beginner sewer. Can I use fabric that is 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex you think?
Is your fabric stretchy enough? If yes, you can use it
The fabric i got for my skirt has ribbed lines going down, how do i adjust the fabric to make all the lines go down vertically?
If that, you need to use the different way of cutting the fabric. This is half circle cutting method. For your fabric, I think you need to cut it into 2 pieces (front and back) with A line style
Could you teach us how to make a summer dress?? I love your videos!! 💖
Thank you, I will try it soon
You are so good
Thank you!
Fabric meters please.
I used around 1.2m of fabric
Hi jess, what kind of thread you used for the elastic waist band?
I use 1cm width of the elastic band for it
Nice tutorial! How tall are you?
How many yards of material do you need to make this skirt? Thank you, Mary
I used around 1.2m of fabric
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Jess, what amount of fabric would it be needed for a fabric that is 1,5 mts wide? 🤔
Yea, 1.5m would be enough
Do you do a skirt tutorial with a zipper? We love this skirt but would love to have the option to other fabrics types.
I'll try to make it soon
I'm new to sewing and want to try this simple skirt however I'm a little nervous about the spandex material - is it harder to work with than cotton?
It's just a little hard compare to cotton as it's stretchy. But you can do it!
Very helpful and easy DIY! Thanks a lot! I just have a small question. The elastic you used was 30 cms or 60 cms? Thank you :)
It's 60cm. Because I fold it in half. So it's 30cm
Hi Jess! How much fabric did start with? 1 yard? 2? Thanks!
I used around 21.6 yard
Love this! I just have one question, what do i have to do differently if i am using a fabric with no stretch ?
Oh, if your fabric is not stretchy, you can't use this technique. You need to use another tutorial for it. I have one tutorial for it on my channel. You can check it out
I like your video I followed the steps by the clip. When it's done, you can't put it back on your hips, both at my waist 23 and just 33 hips 😅😭
What wrong?
When wearing a skirt, the waist is attached to the hips.
what if I use cotton fabric？
You need to make the waist size bigger to be able to wear it on. Because cotton fabric is not stretching
@@JessDangDIY thanks! you are so awesome!
Hi thank you for this great tutorial! I am just wondering how tall you are? Maybe I can use the same measurements if we are similar in height :)
Thank you! I'm 165cm
Hi! just a question.what sewing machine are you using? and does it already has a sherring option?
Mia Ince Gonzaga yes, it has 10 different stitchings
Thank you, very much!!
Jesus loves you!
My pleasure
Dear Jess like to make this skirt.
I am new at sewing!!
My size is Europe 46 so how I start?? Love you're channel 🥰🤩
Sorry I don't know Europe size much. Could you tell me your hip size?
103 centimetres
Thankyou Jess- I'm going to have a go now. You have made a beautiful skirt for us all to see and perhaps try it too!
Glad you like it!
I can’t wait to try this over the weekend! Thank you!
Have fun!
So I just finished making a skirt!!! It took me less than a day and this is the first thing I’ve ever made. It looks pretty great I think I’m going to add lining because it’s pretty de through i got a blue floral rayon fabric. I really messed up the waist part but other than that it’s not bad! Thank you!
Glad you made it. It's always something not right at first. But then you will get it and can make it better next time. It's the way I learn.
Agreed! Thank you so much for the video!
Извините,а можно перевод на русском.
How much fabric do you start with?
I started with 1.2m of fabric. The width of my fabric is 160cm
can this work if you also want to make it with a side slit?
Yes, it still works. Instead of sewing the whole side together like I did in the video, you can keep a bit open to turn it into the side slit
How many yards of fabric did you use??
I used 1m of fabric. The width of my fabric is 146cm