Easiest Skirt Ever - for the complete beginner

This tutorial will work best for the beginner sewist who has made a few things before but would like to try making a skirt. I have made myself a bunch of skirts using this method and I love how simple it is.

A few notes on GOTA certified fabric
When I found out there was a certification for organic, fair trade, low chemical process fabric my heart was so happy. Have you been frustrated with the lack of ethical/sustainable cool clothes that are plus size? ME TOO. Luckily I can sew and make my own. If you are an absolute beginner NO PROB. Check out this playlist of tutorials to help you get to know your sewing machine.

Steps:
Measure your waist. Remember that number

Measure how long you want your skirt: keep it longer rather than shorter. Your butt is going to make the back rise up a bit, so a longer skirt will be better to start with.

Lay out your fabric with a fold in the middle.

Measure from the fold to what your waist, then add 1/2". For example, my waist measurement was 48, then I added 1/2" and the total became 48 1/2". Super easy, don't stress too much.

Measure out how long you want your skirt then add 4", my measurement was 20" and I added 4".

Cut and sew! Follow along in the vid or ask questions in the comments if you get stuck!

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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet Overfield

[janhumphreys]

It's great to see a plus size lady making a plain and simple, quick skirt that we can all follow.

[brat]

One suggestion for plus size ladies. Measure your waist and stomach, sitting down. This ensures that you will be able to sit in your skirt. I found this out years ago when I sewn the skirt and was trying it out.

[lynnjones]

So grateful to someone that is fluffy like me actually sewing.

[mimisabundantlife]

This is how I learned to make my skirts. I haven't sewn in 4 years. This is a great video. It's all coming back to me. Ty

[MsMubarra]

I am so happy to find a plus size woman sewing these clothes. I am a plus size and just love your videos. Keep up the awesome work.

[jonigreer]

I swear I keep coming back to this video for a refresher every time I want to make a basic skirt. It's just such a great tutorial. Thank you!

[jenniferharris]

I'm feeling empowered to pick out fabric and make a skirt for myself. Thank you for your video!

[Morna]

I love how she says "but not scary math." As someone with a math related learning disability this is important to me!

[chaoticgemini]

And I'm adding you for the "not scary math" comment 🤣 lol

I LOVE your confidence and wonderful sense of humor 😊💕

[colleenn]

After watching this I just had to subscribe. At last, someone who gets 'visual' sewstrists. Being completely left handed most people don't get you have to go slow so my brain can 'flip' the example. Please keep it going!

[brendablair]

At 62 years young, I just completed my first skirt! IT was easy even for me a pretty much non-sewer. Some skills came back from home economics class over 40 years ago! I love your smiling face and clear articulation. i will be sure to sew with you again.

[Breezely]

My mom passed away a couple years back and loved to quilt. She has so much fabric and sewing materials left over. I've never been big into sewing, but I figure there's no use in wasteing so much fabric. I'm going to try this out and hope for the best!

[ashleysteves]

Finally! I video that makes 'how to measure', clear and concise. Thank you for this video, this newbie seamstress greatly appreciates it!!

[Only_Cats_OC]

I could hug you right now. I bought not enough fabric for a different method, but have enough with your method. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[lisanelson]

Thank you so much for your clear instructions and good cheer. I knocked out a skirt for my daughter's costume in no time!

[nixhixx]

I like your style, we Don't need to watch ever moment of the cutting or stitching. I'm gonna trey this one, soon!

[oliviafordyce]

This was the best, most watchable skirt tutorial so far. Thank you!!!

[MissMala]

I hope I get the nerve to start making my own skirts, this looks so easy to do! Thank you!

[entirescarcity]

You're a lifesaver, I was completely lost with a pattern that wasn't intuitive whatsoever, and after two days of struggle I managed to do an ankle length skirt in just three hours thanks to this video. I owe you one!

[NarnyGiggles]

I love this tutorial!! I was feeling really insecure watching tutorials from people with smaller measurements because I know I need more yardage and to fold it differently but I wasn't sure how. I feel really confident now!