Comments on: Make a simple & easy ELASTIC WAIST SKIRT -Tutorial https://sewguide.com Sewing Patterns, tips, Tutorials, Fashion designing tips, fabric guides and Clothing stories Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:50:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11063065 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:01:53 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11063065 In reply to .

TJ,

I had the same issue. I measured around my hips to pull up around them rather than over the head. So 45in + 10/6.28 also gave me ~8.75in. After I cut the piece, it somehow fit perfectly to my waist (30in) but I’m not sure how that’s possible since we both measured to hips/body round??

The only way I could see this working is if this was a full circle skirt rather than half how it appears in the pics. I’m just as confused and spend $70 on some nice fabric and now it’s not working right! UGH

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062935 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:23:58 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062935 In reply to .

You have to measure the top edge and add some seam allowance to get the measure of bias tape. Please do try on the skirt before making the waistband and cut a little at a time till you can get the skirt on you from the top.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062934 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:31:48 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062934 In reply to .

How do you measure what the waist band bias material? There is no mention of that in your instructions. I am trying again, but it goes around my waist, at this stage can’t see how I am going to be able to get it on…

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062921 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:40:53 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062921 In reply to .

Hi
I am sorry you had a bad experience with the pattern. It worked for me and that too many times. I suppose it depends on the stretch of the fabric as well. It is snug on the waist without much gathers on the waist – but that is a look I want; I do not like the gathered look on the waist. If you make it again you can try it on the body after sewing the side seams and if it doesnot go through, cut a 1/2 inch or so from the top and see if this will change the fit.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062920 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 06:03:48 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062920 Sorry, but these are horrible instructions. I’ve ruined some gorgeous fabric following this. If my measurement around my arms is 45″ + 10″ divided by 6.28 gives me 9″ if i’m generous. The elastic can’t stretch if there is not enough fabric to stretch! There is no way that is going to fit around my waist let alone get over my head and there are no ‘gathers’ at all. The best I can now do is try to put a zip in to try and save this fabric in a useable form. Very disapointed!

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062881 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:55:55 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062881 Hi i just got fabric coordinating with my girls dresses but i feel out of my depth. I want a simple dress i got 1 inch no roll elastic and almost 4 yards of fabric. My waist is 50 inches and i want dress about 30 inches long mid calf length. But im getting confused with all the numbers. Please any advise or clarification is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062594 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:54:50 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062594 In reply to .

Hi Catherine
I have 2 skirts with this waistband here – yoke straight skirt and pleated skirt
Hope you can adjust it to what you have in mind

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-11062593 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:12:53 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-11062593 Is it tricky to make a waistband that is smooth and flat in the front, but ruched-up and elasticized in the back (where you can hide it under a cardigan)? What would be the correct method of constructing that? Thanks for your time.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-61902 Mon, 17 May 2021 14:42:18 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-61902 Hi! I love your skirt and tutorial, thanks for putting it up. I was just wondering how long you cut your bias tape for the waistband?

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-61323 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:28:46 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-61323 Please can you send me some free easy patterns to make girls dresses ages 4yrs to 10yrs thankyou.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-38783 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:59:20 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-38783 Thank You Ma.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-38418 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:04:42 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-38418 In reply to .

Hi Julia
For a 20 + inch long skirt a fabric of 34-45 inch width and 1.5 yard is fine depending on the top girth. It is all dependant on the length of skirt you want.
You have to get a wider fabric for a longer skirt, the length also likewise. depends on your top girth which you will cut out. Yes the picture is a little misleading – it is not a square – it will be a rectangle
This measurement did work for me – did you measure around your arms? if it seems too small add some extra inches. But it is not too far off. And I think depends on the give of the fabric too.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-38184 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:39:32 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-38184 Hi, I’m a beginner and have a few questions.
1. If I fold the 1.5 yard fabric in half, I don’t get a square, it gives me a rectangle of 44″x27″. What have I missed?

2. AB measurement for me is 9.5″ ( (44+10)/6.28 ). I don’t know how to make that measurement work given my confusion in question 1. It seems to make a very small waist. Have I made my measurements correctly?

I’ve been looking at your instructions, trying to understand, but I just can’t figure it out!

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-33268 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:02:23 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-33268 Where do you get the curve.? In pretty flower skirt. you just skipped that part.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-30885 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:49:38 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-30885 In reply to .

That is nice; thanks for commenting

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-30677 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 07:27:00 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-30677 I played with this idea and I made a really cute recycled skirt out of some old curtains that a family member was going to throw away.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-18170 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:38:10 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-18170 In reply to .

Hi Jill
You don’t have to pay anything : )

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-18129 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:43:45 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-18129 my name is Jill Smith and before I jjoin this club and pay I want to know will I be able to print directons and patterns from your site?

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-16790 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:27:07 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-16790 Hi great skirt with clear instructions. I have some cotton fabric which is just waiting for this project. In order for the pattern to fit on 45” fabric can you please let me know the length you made your skirt.

]]> By: https://sewguide.com/how-to-sew-skirt/#comment-14218 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 03:21:15 +0000 https://sewguide.com/?page_id=3953#comment-14218 Hi, your explanation was simple and you mentioned that there are pics for better understanding. I cannot view the pics.

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