Hey Lizzie, thank you for that tutorial. I sewed a skirt for my girlfriend based on this pattern and I added some things to it like pockets and side stripes. Personally, I found it easier to do the gathering of the fabric with string and needle, instead of using the straight stitch. The sewing yarn would rip easily, so I decided to do it differently. I learned a lot through this. Thank you :)
love this shape and fabric on you, and it looks really neat, well done ! I had also never heard of the trick to sew the end of the zip your way, with the inside out thingy, could you do a dedicated video about it, to explain it more in depth ? Thanks in advance, looking forward to your next piece !
Hello! thanks for your comment - I'm glad you like my skirt :) it's quite a new technique for me as well. As with most of my sewing techniques.... I learnt it from the internet haha! I can certainly try and put a tutorial together to show it in a bit more detail - I'll see what I can do :)
I thought it was a great video. I like seeing variations on how to do skirts, I always pick up something slightly different from each person. I am filling my closet up with skirts, so this was great. Your skirt turned out lovely and loved the lining on the inside.
One of the simplest & clearest vlogs I've seen to date on sewing anything. Please make more like this. I'm already an avid viewer of yours as your a joy to watch & follow, keep them coming. Thank you.
thank you for your lovely comment - I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video. I'm definitely planning on making more concise, simple tutorials in the future!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial - I really appreciate not having to trek out to town and buy a pattern for this simple skirt that I can adapt as I please. I don't sew often, but once in a while, I will if I want something that I can't or won't buy. I saw some cute little cotton "French Market" skirts at an event earlier this month that were similar, but with a tie belt - they were $150 each! No way would I pay that much for something to throw on to go shopping... Again, many thanks!
Oh what a lovely skirt! Lots of 50th vibes! I was a little concerned when you cut the zipper ends off.... It looked like you left them with the cut ends out so that the pull can slide off.... I would not cut them, just fold the ends inward and sew right over them when the waistband is sewn together. An other future tip if you have a 140 cm wide fabric is to not bother with sideseams, just cut the whole witdh in the right length and gather it all. You can still sew the gatherstitches in separate parts to make the gathers even. This method is also useful if you buy a fabric with a borderprint along the sides and want that to run along the hem of the skirt. Good luck! PS You have really developed as a seamstress!
Hi Eva! Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I know what you mean with the zip ends - I have learnt the hard way in the past not to trim them too short. I tend to prefer it though rather than tucking them in to minimise bulk and to make sure it's as neat as possible. thanks for the tip on fabric width - I have done exactly that before and just not bothered with side seams but this time my fabric wasn't wide enough. I'm all for short cuts though!! teehee!
I recently lost 80lbs after going through bariatric surgery and all of my clothes are too big. I can’t justify spending a ton of money on new clothes. I’ve been wanting to make my own clothes to save some money and since I have a bunch of fabric just laying around. And this looks pretty easy! I can’t wait to make myself some new clothes!
Thank you Janet! I know I love the online sewing community so much because there are always so many great tips and recommendations flying around. I love seeing the fabric people buy and what they plan to sew with it as matching fabric to projects has been such a learning curve for me :)
When I was in my early teens i made a few skirts like this. I figured I just needed a length of fabric to make the fullest skirt possible and a verý wide waistband which was the fashion at the time. Ah the self confidence of youth! I wouldn't dream of trying to make my own pattern now.
Hi Lizzie! I know this is an old video, but I just came across it and I have two burning questions! What was the length (or height) of your waistband piece & your actual skirt piece? I know you said it's a personal preference but I really like that way yours fits together so I wondered if you would remember your choices? And second Q - could you tell me if this fabric is woven or knit or double knit? I tried looking on the website for the fabric, but didn't find the information there either. I LOVE the way this fabric flows as a skirt so I want to try to shop around to find one like it, but I'm just not too sure what to look for. It seems like a 100% woven cotton... could you confirm? Thanks so much! I hope you can remember these details for a piece you created over a year ago!! :) Cheers
This is the first video of yours i'm watching and i'm mesmerized by your eye colour! omg!!!!! and you are so calm a thorough on explaining how to "draw the pattern" and how to sew everything! I'm in love! Thanks for this video. I'll try to make one for myself!
Gday Lizzie. Hope you are well? Thank you for sharing. Your skirt is gorgeous & looks fantastic on you & I sooooo love the birds. I think sometimes in sewing we can do what makes us comfortable & if its a little off from an instruction pack, does it really mater? I don't think so, if the finished garment is equally beautiful then sewing the way we do is still great. Well done you. XX
Hi Anna! I'm really well and I hope you are too? Thank you so much for your compliments on my skirt :))) I completely agree!!! As long as you end up with a garment that makes you feel great I don't think specific techniques really matter too much. Everyone is different and finds different methods and tricks that suit them! I would love to learn more about proper sewing techniques but going off-piste sometimes is all part of the fun of learning! X
Hay Lizzie, I`m good thank you. Thank you for your lovely msg, yes I second what you say. Sewing is also an adventure & is fun & the things that can be made just by having fun with the fabric is always great. Look forward to your nxt video, take care & happy stitching. X
Please can you explain what you mean by cutting the waist band on the fold? I don’t see 2 cut pieces of waist band in the video. Only one continuous piece. Why do we need to divide by 2?
Hi Peggy! thanks for your comment. I have been having real trouble getting my invisible zip foot to work reliably because even when I press the teeth away from the tape I end up with my needle going into the teeth and causing major problems. So now I just use a regular zip foot to put my invisible zips in. This means I just sew over the top of the zip with the normal foot, sewing as straight and close to the zip teeth as possible and holding the zip teeth open with my fingers as it is all pulled through my machine. It's working much better for me! I hope that makes sense?
Hello.... i wanna ask that there are any sewing and overlook in same machine or not? Sewing and overlook in one....2in one.....if yes, can u give me some models.....thanks
+nguyen ngoc lan anh hello! I'm not an expert on different models of machines but I'm pretty sure that a combined sewing machine and overlooker doesn't exist. I don't have an over locker - I just sew everything from my normal machine :)
Hi Ieva! Thanks so much for letting me know. I've updated the link in the description and here is the link once more just for you :) lizziebblog.com/how-to-make-a-gathered-skirt-without-a-pattern/ Thanks for watching!
Hey Lizzie, thank you for that tutorial. I sewed a skirt for my girlfriend based on this pattern and I added some things to it like pockets and side stripes.
Personally, I found it easier to do the gathering of the fabric with string and needle, instead of using the straight stitch. The sewing yarn would rip easily, so I decided to do it differently. I learned a lot through this. Thank you :)
love this shape and fabric on you, and it looks really neat, well done ! I had also never heard of the trick to sew the end of the zip your way, with the inside out thingy, could you do a dedicated video about it, to explain it more in depth ? Thanks in advance, looking forward to your next piece !
Hello! thanks for your comment - I'm glad you like my skirt :) it's quite a new technique for me as well. As with most of my sewing techniques.... I learnt it from the internet haha! I can certainly try and put a tutorial together to show it in a bit more detail - I'll see what I can do :)
I thought it was a great video. I like seeing variations on how to do skirts, I always pick up something slightly different from each person. I am filling my closet up with skirts, so this was great. Your skirt turned out lovely and loved the lining on the inside.
Thank you so much :) That's why I love tutorials too - it's great picking up ideas for slightly different techniques for things.
One of the simplest & clearest vlogs I've seen to date on sewing anything. Please make more like this. I'm already an avid viewer of yours as your a joy to watch & follow, keep them coming. Thank you.
thank you for your lovely comment - I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video. I'm definitely planning on making more concise, simple tutorials in the future!
This simplifies skirt making so well, today I am going to start one.❤
I loved watching this video this morning. Cant believe I hadn't watched it up until now! its brilliant!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial - I really appreciate not having to trek out to town and buy a pattern for this simple skirt that I can adapt as I please. I don't sew often, but once in a while, I will if I want something that I can't or won't buy. I saw some cute little cotton "French Market" skirts at an event earlier this month that were similar, but with a tie belt - they were $150 each! No way would I pay that much for something to throw on to go shopping... Again, many thanks!
Thanks. Your instructions were extremely clear!
That's great to hear - thank you!
Oh what a lovely skirt! Lots of 50th vibes! I was a little concerned when you cut the zipper ends off.... It looked like you left them with the cut ends out so that the pull can slide off.... I would not cut them, just fold the ends inward and sew right over them when the waistband is sewn together. An other future tip if you have a 140 cm wide fabric is to not bother with sideseams, just cut the whole witdh in the right length and gather it all. You can still sew the gatherstitches in separate parts to make the gathers even. This method is also useful if you buy a fabric with a borderprint along the sides and want that to run along the hem of the skirt. Good luck! PS You have really developed as a seamstress!
Hi Eva! Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I know what you mean with the zip ends - I have learnt the hard way in the past not to trim them too short. I tend to prefer it though rather than tucking them in to minimise bulk and to make sure it's as neat as possible. thanks for the tip on fabric width - I have done exactly that before and just not bothered with side seams but this time my fabric wasn't wide enough. I'm all for short cuts though!! teehee!
I recently lost 80lbs after going through bariatric surgery and all of my clothes are too big. I can’t justify spending a ton of money on new clothes. I’ve been wanting to make my own clothes to save some money and since I have a bunch of fabric just laying around. And this looks pretty easy! I can’t wait to make myself some new clothes!
Great video Lizzie. Your lining fabric gives the skirt an extra luxe vibe. 🤓
Thanks so much Jenni! i was pleased with how well the colour of the lining fabric matches :)
Loved this video, thank you for the step by step : ) going to give it a try this afternoon
Why do we have to cut the waist band on the fold? I don’t understand that part
This is such a helpful tutorial. Thank you.
Lizzie, thank you. Gorgeous skirt. Its amazing how you always learn something from another sewist! Very enjoyable Vlog....
Thank you Janet! I know I love the online sewing community so much because there are always so many great tips and recommendations flying around. I love seeing the fabric people buy and what they plan to sew with it as matching fabric to projects has been such a learning curve for me :)
When I was in my early teens i made a few skirts like this. I figured I just needed a length of fabric to make the fullest skirt possible and a verý wide waistband which was the fashion at the time. Ah the self confidence of youth! I wouldn't dream of trying to make my own pattern now.
Love, love, love this skirt!!!
Very interesting. I liked the techniques you have used😁
Thanks Ruth! My techniques aren't always particularly textbook but I love seeing how differently everyone does things :)
Thank you that is so cool. The birds look like cranes to me! :)
The skirt is amazing, definitely going to try my hand at one! I was also wondering if you have a link to purchase these gorgeous shoes?
Hi Lizzie! I know this is an old video, but I just came across it and I have two burning questions!
What was the length (or height) of your waistband piece & your actual skirt piece? I know you said it's a personal preference but I really like that way yours fits together so I wondered if you would remember your choices?
And second Q - could you tell me if this fabric is woven or knit or double knit? I tried looking on the website for the fabric, but didn't find the information there either. I LOVE the way this fabric flows as a skirt so I want to try to shop around to find one like it, but I'm just not too sure what to look for. It seems like a 100% woven cotton... could you confirm?
Thanks so much! I hope you can remember these details for a piece you created over a year ago!! :) Cheers
Skirt looks lovely 😊
Thank you!
I made so many skirts like this when I was younger. I call them "rectangle skirts". It looks great on you.
Loved this! So simple! Love your hair style and colour! 😍
Lovely skirt and helpful instructions. Thank you 😘❤️
I'm really glad you liked it :) x
This is the first video of yours i'm watching and i'm mesmerized by your eye colour! omg!!!!! and you are so calm a thorough on explaining how to "draw the pattern" and how to sew everything! I'm in love! Thanks for this video. I'll try to make one for myself!
Hi Lizzie, your skirt looks great, fabulous fabric and a great tutorial.
Thanks so much Jenni :D and I'm glad you like the tutorial
Where did you get your red heels? Or what are they called, they are very nice.
Hi you can get a foot for sewing machines that is a stitch in the ditch foot, really helps.
ooh thanks Wendy I had no idea such a foot existed! Googling as we speak :)
Ooooh how intriguing! Googling too!
What fabric did you use? That was such beautiful print!
Could you do this same thing but instead of a waste band you could use a pattern for a top to turn it into a dress?
Gday Lizzie. Hope you are well? Thank you for sharing. Your skirt is gorgeous & looks fantastic on you & I sooooo love the birds. I think sometimes in sewing we can do what makes us comfortable & if its a little off from an instruction pack, does it really mater? I don't think so, if the finished garment is equally beautiful then sewing the way we do is still great. Well done you. XX
Hi Anna! I'm really well and I hope you are too? Thank you so much for your compliments on my skirt :))) I completely agree!!! As long as you end up with a garment that makes you feel great I don't think specific techniques really matter too much. Everyone is different and finds different methods and tricks that suit them! I would love to learn more about proper sewing techniques but going off-piste sometimes is all part of the fun of learning! X
Hay Lizzie, I`m good thank you. Thank you for your lovely msg, yes I second what you say. Sewing is also an adventure & is fun & the things that can be made just by having fun with the fabric is always great. Look forward to your nxt video, take care & happy stitching. X
You are so beautiful!! The skirt is too!!
Please can you explain what you mean by cutting the waist band on the fold? I don’t see 2 cut pieces of waist band in the video. Only one continuous piece. Why do we need to divide by 2?
I wondered that too...
Why do you have to make separate panels?
Because my fabric wasn’t wide enough to make one giant panel 😁
Pretty skirt. Can you please point me in the right direction on the regular zip instead of invisible zip thing you were talking about? Thank you.
Hi Peggy! thanks for your comment. I have been having real trouble getting my invisible zip foot to work reliably because even when I press the teeth away from the tape I end up with my needle going into the teeth and causing major problems. So now I just use a regular zip foot to put my invisible zips in. This means I just sew over the top of the zip with the normal foot, sewing as straight and close to the zip teeth as possible and holding the zip teeth open with my fingers as it is all pulled through my machine. It's working much better for me! I hope that makes sense?
thank you
Hello.... i wanna ask that there are any sewing and overlook in same machine or not? Sewing and overlook in one....2in one.....if yes, can u give me some models.....thanks
+nguyen ngoc lan anh hello! I'm not an expert on different models of machines but I'm pretty sure that a combined sewing machine and overlooker doesn't exist. I don't have an over locker - I just sew everything from my normal machine :)
wow! nice skirt
Thank you!
when I tell you I GASPED when you sewed that zipper line on the waistband. How come I've been doing it the hard way all this time???
How long did it take u to make it
Beautiful!!
Hi! Names Dena. I'm from Orange County Texas. Great job girl. Love the skirt. :-)
Hi Dena, it's so nice to 'e-meet' you! Thanks for your comment - i'm very happy that you like my skirt :)
Hi, somehow the link to yout blog is not working.
Hi Ieva! Thanks so much for letting me know. I've updated the link in the description and here is the link once more just for you :) lizziebblog.com/how-to-make-a-gathered-skirt-without-a-pattern/
Thanks for watching!
Ur hair is beautiful 👌🏼
Your voice sounds like Noora from Skam. Are you Norwegian?
Is anyone else confused about the 1.5?
I felt confused when I watched another similar video and wrote it in the comments.
👍👍
I love your eyes your hairs you are stunning😍😍🙏
Herons, I think. Not geese. Still beautiful!!!
I wanna see how u cut and sew the fabric, but i see u most. And that makes this video boring.
You’re sooo adorable 😱
müslüman olmaya ne dersin
your very cute