Thank you for sharing this information. This is timely. I plan to update my wardrobe to wear skirts only and this will help to make the transition easy, fun and affordable.
Thank you for this well-explained tutorial and especially that you have added the pockets. I hope that long skirts will make a big comeback. Women do look classier in longer skirts. It’s hard to make knees look pretty.
Just finished making this skirt, instead of doing pockets I just folded and sewed up the free edge, did a wider band and stitched the elastic into place all around (my elastic is constantly rolling, twisting and just not sitting still). With the excess you'd use for the pockets, I've instead decided to use it as a coordinating top, the fabric I chose is a super stretchy Jersy type so I've worked out the extra piece can be stretched and twisted to be seven different tops (so far), I can even tuck it into the waistband and make it look like a dress. My first piece of clothing made from scratch and it went so much better that I thought it would (especially given I only had half of the length I was supposed to have, but it worked out great) . I now have a comfy, stretchy, breathable outfit that fits me perfectly for my height (I'm 5'11") and size. Thanks so much for such a simple tutorial, I'll definitely be making some more of these😍
Wow!!! Your outfit sounds beautiful! I'm glad it all worked out. My sister is 5'11 also so I know all about how amazing it is when your outfit fit perfectly for your height.
@@MontoyaMayo I've already made two more of these for two of my daughters another full length and one just above knee which is SUPER cute with the little bow I made! They love them and I've got my sights set on making another for myself out of light, floaty, stretchy velvet fabric 😍
Hi Montoya, I followed your instructions on making this skirt which were great. I have a problem with the skirt being too big. Not sure what I did wrong but skirt is 6 inches too big in the waist. How do I take this skirt in so it will fit. Don't think I can cut side seam due to the pockets. How can I take this skirt in 6 inches. Have not hemmed skirt yet. Thanks.
Hi there! Just making this skirt and I think you say that the pocket pattern is in the comments but I can't find it. I've probably got it wrong but would you be able to point me in the right direction of where to find the pocket pattern? Thank you
Thank you so much for this and I can't wait to try it. I have subscribed to your blog. I was just wondering if you could recommend another type of fabric I could use other than rayon as I haven't been able to find much of that available near me that I like.This will be my first garment so I am very clueless sorry xxx
Thank you for subscribing!! Don't be sorry, I welcome questions. I also use wax print fabric, it's 100% woven cotton (no stretch so you won't have to worry about clinging). Other 100% cotton fabrics with no stretch are also great. I would also recommend crepe, linen or a linen blend (linen mixed with rayon or polyester), and light weight denim... First garment! I am honored to assist you along the way.
Thank you for this!! I have a question about the pockets: if we're not adding any, do I still need to cut my material in half to make front and back panels? or can I skip that step and then only have to sew one side together.
You make everything look so easy can I ask why you don’t sew the top of the pocket to the garment as I’m new to sewing and wondered if it was something to make life easier xx
Hello Montoya, I have a question or should I say a request to ask you. I know that you aren't a full figure lady but your tutorials are more understandable then any one else I've very seen. So would you mind doing a video for a plus size maxi skirt. Thank you in advance
favoredbyGod Jones Hello. Yes, I can do that. Thank you for the feedback. Moving forward I can start adding in more tips for full figure women. Thank you for your request, it's going to help me create even better content 😊
Montoya Mayo , Thank you so much, I know that now i can finally put this sewing machine to good use with your clear and simple instructions. I can't wait😄😄.
Ok great😉, so as soon as you make that first plus size maxi skirt I'm all on it, lol. I wanna try and start making my own clothes and if my stuff comes out at least as half as beautiful as your stuff then I'll be stylin and profiling, lmbo....So I'm ready whenever you are 😄😄
Hey Montoya, I was wondering what type of elastic did you use for this project?Was it non roll elastic? I'm having a hard time finding 1.5 in black elastic (working with a navy rayon challis).
Kiki Adams Hey Kiki, I used regular knit elastic. If your elastic is rolling up, you can run a stitch in the side seams. This way the stitches will be hidden, just distribute your gathers evenly first
How much space would I need to leave at the top of the skirt when pinning the pockets if I am using 2” elastic? I love all of your tutorials!!! Thank you so much for making these videos.
noelle young Hey there you should actually attach them 4.5 inches down. I’m making one right now. And when I create my casing I’m folding over the top edge 2.5 inches
Hi there. In a more recent video I show how I finish off the waistband in the same way as the thumbnail. You can find the tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/Fp8U41Pt7K0/w-d-xo.html . Fast forward to 16:13
Jusbnme1 You can use all purpose thread. You’ll need to use a ball point needle 75/11 or 80/12 depending on the thickness of your fabric. Also use a narrow zigzag stitch when sewing the entire project.
How tall are you? I'm looking at fabric right now and I really want to use it for a long skirt like this but the width of the fabric is 44-45 inches. I'm 5'9". Thinking I need about one more inch of fabric to wear it at my natural waist. :(
I'm 5'7. You may want to cut out your fabric with selvages edges together like I do here th-cam.com/video/z67N60Qvi2Y/w-d-xo.html this way you can get more length. My sister is 5'll and I cut out her skirt like this so that it can still touch the floor when she wears heels
I watched this 3 times lol I love it you explained everything perfectly
Finally! A person who can give clear instructions and shows how to do it! Thank you. I'm following you from now on.
Thank you for sharing this information. This is timely. I plan to update my wardrobe to wear skirts only and this will help to make the transition easy, fun and affordable.
I think I can make this you make it look so easy. I love your teaching and beautiful work. Thank you! For sharing ❤️
lashell elsayed You’re welcome. You definitely can! I love this skirt because it is easy, comfortable and stylish!
This is my favorite tutorial, looks so easy. Thank you.
Thank you for this well-explained tutorial and especially that you have added the pockets. I hope that long skirts will make a big comeback. Women do look classier in longer skirts. It’s hard to make knees look pretty.
love all of your videos
Just finished making this skirt, instead of doing pockets I just folded and sewed up the free edge, did a wider band and stitched the elastic into place all around (my elastic is constantly rolling, twisting and just not sitting still). With the excess you'd use for the pockets, I've instead decided to use it as a coordinating top, the fabric I chose is a super stretchy Jersy type so I've worked out the extra piece can be stretched and twisted to be seven different tops (so far), I can even tuck it into the waistband and make it look like a dress.
My first piece of clothing made from scratch and it went so much better that I thought it would (especially given I only had half of the length I was supposed to have, but it worked out great) . I now have a comfy, stretchy, breathable outfit that fits me perfectly for my height (I'm 5'11") and size. Thanks so much for such a simple tutorial, I'll definitely be making some more of these😍
Wow!!! Your outfit sounds beautiful! I'm glad it all worked out. My sister is 5'11 also so I know all about how amazing it is when your outfit fit perfectly for your height.
@@MontoyaMayo I've already made two more of these for two of my daughters another full length and one just above knee which is SUPER cute with the little bow I made! They love them and I've got my sights set on making another for myself out of light, floaty, stretchy velvet fabric 😍
I love how thorough you are..
Thank you!
Very clear instructions! Love your videos!
Thank you!!!
Nice skirt definitely going to make one
Yay! You definitely should!
I just love how you end your videos by your unique way of saying deuces. It tickles me everytime. Continued blessings.
starlightaura 006 Thank you so much! I appreciate that! I need to bring that back, I haven't done it on my last couple of videos
Hi Montoya, I followed your instructions on making this skirt which were great. I have a problem with the skirt being too big. Not sure what I did wrong but skirt is 6 inches too big in the waist. How do I take this skirt in so it will fit. Don't think I can cut side seam due to the pockets. How can I take this skirt in 6 inches. Have not hemmed skirt yet. Thanks.
very easy, you made it look simple, thank you I wish you have a final look.😊
Daughter of The Most High Thank you. I gave the final one in the video to my sister lol, but I made the one in the pictures the same exact way.
Thank you, I will be trying it, blessing sis😊
Daughter of The Most High you're welcome. Let me know when you're all done!!! 😊
Hi there! Just making this skirt and I think you say that the pocket pattern is in the comments but I can't find it. I've probably got it wrong but would you be able to point me in the right direction of where to find the pocket pattern? Thank you
Very Nice! Thank you for sharing this video!
Thank you and you're welcome.
Enjoyed your tutorial
Hello!!! I would love to make this for myself & my daughter. Would I need to half the size of the pocket pattern for a young girl (age 8)?
Thank you so much for this and I can't wait to try it. I have subscribed to your blog.
I was just wondering if you could recommend another type of fabric I could use other than rayon as I haven't been able to find much of that available near me that I like.This will be my first garment so I am very clueless sorry xxx
Sorry and I should add I'm plus size so I don't like anything too clingy. Thank you again for your help xx
Thank you for subscribing!! Don't be sorry, I welcome questions. I also use wax print fabric, it's 100% woven cotton (no stretch so you won't have to worry about clinging). Other 100% cotton fabrics with no stretch are also great. I would also recommend crepe, linen or a linen blend (linen mixed with rayon or polyester), and light weight denim... First garment! I am honored to assist you along the way.
Montoya Mayo thank you so much I really appreciate the help.
Katie Stitches17 You're welcome
I just happened upon your channel....thank you!!!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found me.
Thank you for this!! I have a question about the pockets: if we're not adding any, do I still need to cut my material in half to make front and back panels? or can I skip that step and then only have to sew one side together.
You're welcome. You can skip creating two panels and just sew one together.
can't I make this skirt with any kind of fabric or is this pattern only for knit fabric
Very nice instructions 👍🏽
Nana Beck Thank you!
Nice stuff
Thank you!
I love this!! I just want to ask I know how you measure the length but how did you measure the width of each piece?
Thank you! For the width, 2 yards is 72 inches and my hips are 41 so I know that that is a good amount of ease.
You make everything look so easy can I ask why you don’t sew the top of the pocket to the garment as I’m new to sewing and wondered if it was something to make life easier xx
You can definitely sew the pockets in place to ensure you don't end up with a backwards pocket lol
Hello Montoya,
I have a question or should I say a request to ask you. I know that you aren't a full figure lady but your tutorials are more understandable then any one else I've very seen. So would you mind doing a video for a plus size maxi skirt. Thank you in advance
favoredbyGod Jones Hello. Yes, I can do that. Thank you for the feedback. Moving forward I can start adding in more tips for full figure women. Thank you for your request, it's going to help me create even better content 😊
Montoya Mayo ,
Thank you so much, I know that now i can finally put this sewing machine to good use with your clear and simple instructions. I can't wait😄😄.
You're welcome! I can't wait to see all of your creations.
Ok great😉, so as soon as you make that first plus size maxi skirt I'm all on it, lol. I wanna try and start making my own clothes and if my stuff comes out at least as half as beautiful as your stuff then I'll be stylin and profiling, lmbo....So I'm ready whenever you are 😄😄
Styling and profiling, I love that!
Mam I like ur vedio. But I didn't understand about figure 36. Can u explain.plz.
So cute
Hey Montoya, I was wondering what type of elastic did you use for this project?Was it non roll elastic? I'm having a hard time finding 1.5 in black elastic (working with a navy rayon challis).
Kiki Adams Hey Kiki, I used regular knit elastic. If your elastic is rolling up, you can run a stitch in the side seams. This way the stitches will be hidden, just distribute your gathers evenly first
How much space would I need to leave at the top of the skirt when pinning the pockets if I am using 2” elastic? I love all of your tutorials!!! Thank you so much for making these videos.
You're welcome, I'm glad you love them. I measure down 3.5 inches down from the top when using 2 inch elastic
Montoya Mayo thank you!
noelle young Hey there you should actually attach them 4.5 inches down. I’m making one right now. And when I create my casing I’m folding over the top edge 2.5 inches
You must be super-tall! I just measured my belly button to the ground and it is 38" :)
What are the circular looking things that you laid over the pocket pattern?
Looks like weights to hold pattern down when cutting
They are flat washers that I got from Home Depot
Great tutorial I've subscribed! Can't wait to try. What width elastic did you use? Was it 2"? X
666baby1 Yay! Thank you for subscribing. I used 1- 1/2" elastic
Did I mess up. How to I find the radius of the skirt
Yes I wanted to know that too. What was the width of the panels? The length was 40 something but the width wasn't mentioned?
The waistband in the thumbnail isn’t the one you did. Can you do a video with the waistband like that?
Hi there. In a more recent video I show how I finish off the waistband in the same way as the thumbnail. You can find the tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/Fp8U41Pt7K0/w-d-xo.html . Fast forward to 16:13
Can this pattern be used with stretch/knit material?
Yes you can use knit fabric.
Awesome! Any special thread or equipment to use?
Jusbnme1 You can use all purpose thread. You’ll need to use a ball point needle 75/11 or 80/12 depending on the thickness of your fabric. Also use a narrow zigzag stitch when sewing the entire project.
Montoya Mayo thanks so much for your help!!
How tall are you? I'm looking at fabric right now and I really want to use it for a long skirt like this but the width of the fabric is 44-45 inches. I'm 5'9". Thinking I need about one more inch of fabric to wear it at my natural waist. :(
I'm 5'7. You may want to cut out your fabric with selvages edges together like I do here th-cam.com/video/z67N60Qvi2Y/w-d-xo.html this way you can get more length. My sister is 5'll and I cut out her skirt like this so that it can still touch the floor when she wears heels