Gathered Maxi Skirt Sewing Tutorial - Draft your own sewing pattern

Hi sewing besties!! Welcome back to another sewing tutorial.
Today we are making a gathered maxi skirt with an elastic waist band. I first made this skirt this year for my brand Solana Handmade and I used Pointelle Cotton Jersey Fabric but this time I used this white embroidered cotton fabric.

I can either make it into a maxi skirt or maybe you first want to test your pattern and check how you go by making it into a mini or midi skirt.

Let me know how you go and if you have any questions leave them in the comments here. And if you have any tips for me and everyone else please also leave them in the comments so we can all learn from each other.

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Lots of love,
Ann-Sophie

[Sewingwithsolana]

OMG I just noticed a HUGE mistake with the pattern!!!! It’s not your waist measurement you need but your HIP measurement!!!

[fatemehamini]

wow. you really explained it simple and perfect. thank you

[No_One]

I just followed this tutorial and made this skirt a few days ago! It turned out so well, this tutorial was so easy and simple to follow and I would highly recommend this! The skirt turned out so cute, I used a yellow floral print cotton, and I’ve gotten quite a few compliments on it! 10/10 tutorial, thank you so much!

[maymirti]

Also just wanted to point out if you’re using a regular sewing machine for overlocking, MAKE SURE you change the presser foot! I was this close 🤏 to breaking a needle

[mvquinteros]

Just discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did! Feel so inspired to start sewing again. Please keep making these wonderful tutorials!

[teresat]

I already planned on making a skirt like this, so it's perfect that I saw this on my feed!

[MiriamVavra]

Hi, thank you so much for your video, it will be my next project! Just one question: How can I change the measurements if I would like to wear the skirt a bit more up, so not on my hips, but on my waist? :-)

[jazzmanblubbi]

Thank you for sharing this very nice tutorial for that skirt, I love mine! One question: is there a tutorial for the very left top you’re wearing in the thumbnail picture? It looks like two squares on two straps- I love it! How can I get it? 🤩

[cherisethornicroft]

Hello! Why did you add 15cm to your waist after you measured it? X

[aylinsversion]

just finished the skirt🎉🎉
I can't wait to wear it in the summer☀️
thank you so so much❤❤

[remi]

I don’t know if it’s because I lined all three tiers, but i’m having troubles gathering the fabric. the thread snaps while I gather them. I’m trying to be delicate with them but because the material is thick, the thread is too fragile:( any tips?

[DanaCampbell-xp]

I dont think information is correct you're tiny any 96 must be hip not waist. Asdume need hip measurement to calculate correct

[loveslouis]

i made one in a few hours with this tutorial !! thank you sm it was so helpful!! mine turned out great but the fabric i chose is too stiff and it looks like a costume 😂 ill wash it and see if it softens !

[carregriffin]

@SewingwithSolana Hi Solana! Do you also have patterns and/or tutorials for both of these adorable tops you paired with the maxi skirt? And, the dress you're wearing - is that your dress pattern?! I think my daughter would love ALL of these things!! Thank you :)

[roosvd]

Hey I have a question, at the beginning of the video you talk about needing your hip measurement but later on you write down waist. Which one is the correct one?

[elizabethrobles]

I have been trying to buy your dress pattern but it says your shop is not open right now. Is there a way to buy your pattern somewhere else as I wanted to make the dresses for Christmas. Please help

[valerie]

Hey, i love your account soo much, it really helps to learn how to sow💕 thanks a lot and keep going 💪🏻

[NoortjeBroeder]

Thank you!! I just finished the skirt and I really love it, great tutorial 😊

[yaelcarmel]

Thank you so much for your video! It was very interesting to watch and I can’t wait to try and sew it by myself 💗🥰
I will love to know how you did a matching top because it’s gorgeous!

[tri]

hey! wonderful tutorial, thank you!
i have two questions:
1. can i only use zigzag stitches? my sewing machine is very old and has just zigzags
2. what type of fabric should it be? what should i ask for in the shop?