24 Maxi skirt patterns and tutorials (Free)

How to sew Maxi Skirts

A Stylish but comfortable style – this best describes the maxi style. Maxi is a flattering and versatile design which can be worn for casual as well as dressy occasions.

This long style offers features which will hide a lot of figure flaws of girls and so are very popular choices in their wardrobes – be it for a beach-ready style or for an evening do. I just adore the swish of those folds around my knees.

The versatility of this style allows you to wear it modestly as well as fashionably. With the right layering and styling, a simple maxi skirt can be taken to the next level of fashion.

Surprisingly these skirts are very easy to sew too -Thanks to some very very generous friends who have sewn them and shared their patterns with us. Select a suitable pattern from the 60 plus choices down below and get some good length of lovely fabric and go to sew your own maxi today.  You can sew your maxi skirt in jersey, chiffon, denim, silk, lace – the choice is endless

Free patterns to sew Maxi skirts 

Maxi dress to maxi skirt tutorial

Do you have a maxi dress with neckline or sleeves you abhor and you never wear – do not yet throw it away – you can turn it into a flattering maxi skirt with this lovely tutorial.

Maxi skirt

This is a nice step by step instructions to sew a simple maxi skirt.

Panel  skirt

Draft and sew a panel skirt ( lehenga)

Maxi skirt tutorial

This is a very detailed tutorial to sew a tiered maxi skirt. Lots of pictures interpersed with instructions make it so easy to sew

Gathered tulle skirt

Such a romantic skirt with the most pretty and dreamy coloured fabric. This skirt has a back zip and button closure.

Mermaid skirt

Step by step instructions to draft pattern and sew a mermaid skirt

Make your own Maxi

Quick maxi skirt in 30 -45 minutes – Can a sewing project be more easy

Make a maxi skirt

This is a very versatile Classic  maxi skirt pattern with directions to make different styles like the offkilter maxi, exposed ruffle maxi and my favourite mismatched maxi. 

Maxi skirt tutorial

A simple maxi skirt tutorial with a ruffle at the bottom.

Recycled ruffle skirt DIY

This is a recycled project and that makes it my favourite. You need 3 big sized shirts for this project

Maxi skirt tutorial

A simple and easy gathered maxi skirt tutorial with jersey fabric. 

Quick knit Aline maxi skirt

An easy skirt tutorial with the cutest fabric. 

Draft and sew a Maxi skirt 

A detailed tutorial to draft pattern for an Aline and gathered maxi skirts 

DIY Striped Maxi skirt 

This skirt is made of a beautiful Ikea throw in white and black stripes. A truly awesome looking skirt.

Turn Scarf to a maxi skirt

A very ingenious project from a favorite blogger, this one upcycles a scarf into skirt with easy instructions. 

Elastic waist maxi skirt

A simple elastic waist skirt tutorial, the highlight of this post is the instructions to add pockets. What a convenient addition, I really like it. 

High waisted maxi skirt tutorial

I love the colours of the fabric used for this very easy to sew high waisted maxi skirt. 

Ruffled Maxi skirt DIY

Ruffles are my weakness. They are so feminine and pretty looking – so this tutorial for a pretty ruffled skirt is definitely in my to do list

Maxi skirt tutorial

An Ella moss inspired maxi skirt with striped fabric pieced in a a very interesting pattern.

Trousers to maxi skirt 

J Crew inspired Jade maxi skirt

1/2 yard of fabric, a zipper and some creative effort combines to make this skirt a replica of a designer skirt worn by the model of  a Jcrew magazine cover picture 

DIY maxi skirt tutorial

It is difficult to imagine that this cool maxi skirt is made from two donation pile tshirts. 

Maxi skirt with yoga waistband

This skirt tutorials gives instructions to make a folded over yoga waistband which makes the skirt very comfortable and stylish. 

Long Flared skirt 

This tutorial is in this site. 

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