The Easiest Adjustable Skirt?

Wintertime is a good time for making new wool skirts with which we can go frolicking in the snow. And with intentional adjustability, our bodies can more easily do what they do without shame or guilt. Plus, it makes lending or giving clothes to other humans easier too!

More adjustable skirts and body-positive garments for everyone! :)

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Music by Epidemic Sound unless otherwise stated:
Frosted Windows - Brightarm Orchestra
Winter Solstice - Gavin Luke
One Less - Howards Harper-Barnes
A Snowflake's Tale - Howard Harper-Barnes

[itcouldbeanyone]

Shout out to the sewing assistant, I have two black cats that are also happy to supervise my sewing shenanigans.

[nadiarogmati]

Pockets. I love Pockets. Since I’ve learned how to sew them I am adding pockets in all of my skirts and dresses ❤❤❤

[tarahankins]

I have been on a quest to make adjustable skirts after seeing the genius of 18th century petticoats. I’ve made two petticoats, with the slits at the side seams like this and while I love the adjustability I don’t love the feeling of tape tied around my waist 😆 so I’m always trying to figure out new ways. I like the idea of the buttons!! At least that way you’d only have the tape around your waist once.

[belkusuma]

I am in love with this. One day, I will make a wool skirt (after I've saved enough money to justify buying the fabric), and I *will* make them adjustable, because our bodies will do what our bodies will do, and we shouldn't shame them for it!

[laurenthomas]

Really like the use of buttons in place of the front tie!

[SIC]

I am on a hunt to make wearable blankets for winters, and this fits right in. Thank you for sharing it and for the lovely, calm video.

[KnitzyKitzy]

I have just found your channel and I am subscribing, who can resist a lovely skirt, kitties and snowy scenery. I spent two years of my childhood in Norway and it was the most beautiful country I lived in. The people are wonderful too. Happy times.

[aliceg]

Why oh why didn't I ever THINK to French hem my pockets???
New life hack!
Thank you! 😂

[sonipitts]

Genius! And such a lovely, practical end result. Like a wool blankie you can work in. ☺

[erinsteed]

What a wonderful skirt! And I love the quiet cozy feeling your video provided. Thank you!!!

[eliza]

The wool is so pretty! And adjustable skirts are always very nice <3

[elizabethwatson]

If you make another wool skirt, try lining it with a silk. It sounds off, but silk keeps the wind from blowing through

[marionsworld]

I really appreciated this video and your beautiful sewing. I've made a couple of this type of skirt in cotton for the summer but really liked your wool version with buttons.
You've inspired me to make one ready for winter. I do have some wool already that's been waiting to be used.
Thank you.

[skirtedgalleons]

It's very cold today where I live and now I want a skirt like yours. Both my 18th century outer petticoats are linen, which is great in summer, not so much now!

[tinuvianna]

"...that thing where you fold the fabric down before gathering to reduce bulk in the waistband": what *is* that thing? I can't picture it and I would love to know since I'm planning to make some gathered wool skirts like this before next winter!

[hetedeleambacht]

excellent. Spread the news! Rectangled/trapezoid pattern piece are 👍

[ritaborde]

Just discovered your Channel 🥰. I love it, your work, your pattern, your voice, your explanations!!! Thank you much for sharing🤩. Big hugs from Croatia ❤️

[ParkrosePermaculture]

really lovely fabric and it worked so well for a skirt! I love the shawl you're wearing...what pattern is it? Also, really appreciated your linen tape hem tip, especially for bulkier wool - I will have to give it a try next time I make a wool skirt!

[playinglifeoneasy]

A taller waistband may disperse some of the added bulk?

[karenradcliff]

I am by nature a pants person. I've never worn skirts regularly, and it's always been because they feel like they would get in the way. I see such beautiful historybounding skirts, but worry about their fuss level. But I love this skirt. It looks beautiful and cozy on you, and not at all in the way. It might just make me finally try to make and wear one...