Sewing Patterns & Ideas. As soon as I read this I knew just what to do with some knit fabric Ive had for 10 years! And as for your mom I bet she was being nice and honest. So the Peek-A-Boo Maxi skirt is knit with 7-9 inches of positive ease on the bum (based on Craft Yarn Council standards for waist and hips for XS-5XL to make sure it fits all your tushies), meaning it will still lie quite flat in the body, with a bit of ruching at the top of the waistband. Ive done them too small before and that can be a major bummer. This is the top of the skirt: (Adjust this to whatever your measurement should be.). Sew hem with a straight stitch at the edge of the presser foot. XS 23-24" waist, 33-34" hip S 25-26.5" waist, 35-36" hip M 28-30" waist, 38-40" hip L 32-34" waist, 42-44" hip XL 36-38" waist, 46-48" hip 2XL 40-42" waist, 52-53" hip 3XL 44-45" waist, 54-55" hip 4XL 46-47" waist, 56-57" hip 5XL 49-50" waist, 61-62" hip, Advanced beginner You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, work in the round, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, bind off, 3 (XS), 4 (S, M, L), 5 (XL, 2XL, 3XL), 6 (4XL, 5XL) skeins of Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino or 875yds/800meters to 1875yds/1714meters of size 3 DK yarn, Size US 8/5mm knitting needles 16/40cm circular needles, Size US 9/5.5mm knitting needles 24/60cm circular needles (4+5XL may benefit from 32/82cm), You can purchase this specific yarn through this affiliate link: https://shrsl.com/2j4nf. The Peek-A-Boo Maxi Skirt is knit top-down and has a thick waistband and a mesh bottom. You will cut your skirt on the fold so that it turns out symmetrical. Giving a fit and flare look. Set this piece aside for later. Did you pre-wash and dry the fabric before making the skirt? I am confused- so when making the waistband, do I pin it directly on top of the skirt (when inside out)? I made this skirt with a black & white stripe cut on the bias. Featuring: oversized relaxed fit hoodie, fitted at the shoulders, semi fitted around the bust, and loose fitted around the waist and hips. You want it to be about 13 or so inches wider at the bottom. Thanks for breaking this down and making it very easy to understand. You have saved my wardrobe :D. This is the best tutorial hands down! Measure from your waist clear down to your ankles and then add about 2-3 inches extra to give yourself enough fabric for a hem at the bottom. Should I leave the hem of the knit separate from the lining or sew them together at the bottom? Thanks for the tutorial Figure out how wide you need to cut the top of your skirt. Do you think it would work or should I make adjustments? What was your seam allowance? Knit top-down, in the round, and seamless, this pattern is written in nine sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Nothing is better than curling and snuggling up in a nice warm knit. Sisters Meg and Steph discovered that while living the life of poor, newlywed, college students, with fresh little babies in the middle of The Great Recession they could still have what they needed and wanted if they got to work and created things with their own hands. Welcome to Crazy Little Projects where I show off my latest crazy projects and show you how you can do them too. Thanks! I knew I wanted to make a skirt that was a maxi, but I wasnt sure what silhouette. I am folding the fabric lengthwise (selvege to selvege). Outstanding tutorial. Do you recommend using elastic thread for the waist? 1/4" or 1/2"? 2) The skirt circumference is 7-9 inches wider than the band, so if you're worried that it may not cover your bum - I promise it will! My only complaint is that I did have a hard time figuring out how to cut it. Mil gracias! One thing I might suggest you try next time, as I find with knits it offers a much more flattering fit is to angle the fabric on the bias. I fold the waist band over for a better fit and cute style. This was so easy and fun! No don't, the fabric is stretchy so it will fit you perfectly. Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos. Ive been wanting to make a maxi-dress, but for some reason, the only tutorials Ive found for them are maternity ones. I think I will just fold the fabric in half and measure 1/2 of my waist measurement instead of folding twice and measuring 1/4th. Put your mind on hold, as you get to relax with this one. The drape from the hips and sway of movement are more flattering. My 11 year old daughter just made her first Maxi skirt, thanks so much! I just asked because most garment patterns use a 5/8" seam allowance (I think. Yes you could do it with a serger Jenell. This skirt is made to fit you and with a zig-zag stitch you should be just fine. This is the range that my testers used, please note to always check the yardages I have listed in the materials section.. XS 780-918 yardsS 942-960 yardsM 952-1057 yardsL 1123-1160 yards XL 1207-1334 yards2XL 1415-1496 yards3XL 1304-1472 yards4XL 1589-1665 yards 5XL 1530-1780 yards, LB Collection Superwash MerinoAudine Wools Shine SportCascade 220 Superwash Cascade Longwood SportDrops Merino Extra Fine SuperwashEstelle Double KnitKnitpicks Swish DKLoops and Threads Joy DKMayflower Easy Care Merino ClassicPatons Classic Wool Superwash DKTencel Bamboo DoubleWe Are Knitters Pima CottonYarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK, Chantal MiyagishimaKnittingknit skirt, peek a boo maxi skirt, maxi skirt, boho knit skirt, cute knit skirt, peek a boo. Once sewn, iron one last time for a very finished look. Thank you thank you all for your positive comments! With a thick double brim band (with an encased elastic sewn in), and a cascading empire skirt, the best part of this pattern is left for last. can I use the same instructions with satin and no zipper but elastic waist instead? I am 59 to so thank you for the guidence. Where this pattern instructs to fold in half, create a seam of the two 45 degree angle pieces. Buy a little more if you think you will need it. Any tips? Featuring:fitted at the shoulders and bust, semi fitted at the waist and hips boatneck top designed for knit fabrics. The sizing letters refer to 'sewing cup size' which is measured as a difference between upper and full bust in inches. I love this style cant wait to try this dress, looks easy and oh so cute.. i didnt mess up because your instructions were cleari always mess up the first try! The front and the back. Fold this in half making it 5 inches tall by your width-whatever that number is. Where are you getting the piece for the skirt back? I'm first and foremost a mom to 4 boys. If you need to, take it in at the waist. I know most fabric is 42-44" and I was just wondering if I am going to need to trip it down. Alter yours to whatever size your waist is. It should look like this when you unfold the waist band. The philosophy behind Knitatude is knitting with attitude, and if you've met me before you can attest to this. At top of fabric, find center and mark with pin. I wear plus size clothes, between 18/20. As you cut from the top, angle gently towards the bottom of your skirt so that it is wider at the bottom than it was at the top. I have some knit fabric in my 'stash closet' and might try to give it a fancier edge with the serger to make the hem flare nicely. Optional side slits. Fingers crossed this works!! I was going to start mine tonite, however, I am worried about lining it. This cup sizing is different from bra cup sizing. Techniques to master: serging, hemming, finishing a slit, pleating. Knitting is tricky and ribbing can only do so much, so I took inspo from my Easy Eyelet Yoke Dress and Seaside Scallop Dress and went to buy some elastic. Now since my fabric is folded in half, that means I need to half the 17 inch measurement and thats how much I will cut (because then when I unfold the fabric it will be the full 17). At the seam, put your hand through it like a tube to shake it open. Good luck to you all as you sew! I've been looking for a good tutorial! I look like I'm swimming in them, lol! Thank you so much! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week! Fabric should be about 60 wide. Can be cut on bias with the center front and center back seam - perfect for striped fabric. Since I am so short(5) i only needed 1 yard! Cup sizes for different sizes you can find in the table below. When its sewn in place and the skirt is finished, it should look like this: Understanding Beginning Sewing Terms: A Sewing Dictionary, Soft & Chewy Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe, Christmas Apron Pattern: Cute Santa Apron . Be careful not to stretch the fabric as you go. :). I made it this afternoon in about 30 minutes and it is so comfortable! (optional) Waistline stabiliser - a clear elastic or knitted soft elastic (7-10 mm / 1/4-3/8 in width) equal to your waist circumference.2. do you need any special kind of thread? Run a line of chalk against the measuring tape so you can see where to cut. Our patterns come in extensive sizing range and each pattern offers Petite/Short, Regular and Tall options. They will pack well and with the right jersey fabric wont wrinkle which is a huge plus for packing! Sew a zig zag stitch down the opposite side of the fold, creating a tube. Wow! This skirt was designed with 0-2 inches of positive/neutral ease for the waist and 7-9 inches of positive ease for the hip/bum. It stretches A LOT when wet. With chalk marks, this is what it will look like. Do you have a picture of it so it's clearer of where to place and how far up to place the skirt with the waistband? Looks easy to follow. Just made this skirt. The pdf pattern is a very beginner (2/ 10) level and very easy to sew.Takes 1-2 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies). How many yards would I need to use? Is the lining going to make it heavy so that the waist band wont hold it up? Did you add any seam allowances? You can find their exact yardages, yarn subs and photos below! So out of 4 metres of material we got 2 skirts and 2 dresses!! Will bring out flirty and feminine part of you. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment. Divide that waist measurement in half (so for mine it is 17 inches) and that will be how wide you cut thetopof your skirt. Thanks this will make a super easy sew. :). Lightly flared, but still almost straight silhouette of the skirt doesnt make it look or feel heavy as well as doesnt require a large amount of fabric. PDF tutorial with pictures (29 pages)2. It should be touching your unfinished part of your skirt because your skirt is inside out. This will help a lot when sewing. Check individual pattens to get that information. Ive still never tried a serger but I would think so? Thank you for this tutorial! ) Did you mean This is the top of the skirt? (This is probably a very stupid question that sounds ridiculous ( but please bear with me. In my opinion, you don't have to have it. Thank you! One done and Gonna make another this week, thanks for sharing- I love maxi skirts too! Featuring:Fitted at the shoulders and bust, semi-fitted at the waist and lightly flared at the hips dress designed for knit fabrics. How gorgeous are all my testers? Copyright 2010-2016 With the skirt inside out you slide the waist band down over it so that raw edges are meeting at the top. How do I calculate how much more fabric overall I am going to need? So I am cutting mine 8.5 as you can see here. Or fake a seam on the folded side of the waistband? From the top side mark, measure down the length of the skirt to the edge of the fabric (35" in my case) and mark with a pin at appropriate length. Matching polyester / Cotton threads. Otherwise, you will get a weird stretch in your seams. This part will fold down over the top of the skirt to make a nice looking waistband. I wasnt enough of a perfectionist in my sewing for her taste. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes XS-XXL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (20 pages to print)3. Im also going to make some just below the knee length for these hot Georgia summers! Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I love how you make all of your sewing projects without patterns. This will help prevent your seams from popping when you stretch the skirt to put it on. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. What width of fabric did you use? As long as your serger isnt ancient (with only sewing the zigzaggy bit and not the basic straight stitch, god I hope that makes sense), then it should be perfect to sew this! I love scrolling Pinterest for fall and winter style outfits for inspo. Your instructions say So I am cutting mine 8.5 as you can see here. Thank you!! I grew up with one as well. My knit fabric is a bit thin and I will have to do a different knit to line (Im guessing lol). And thanks to everyone else who has commented! The finished project is a perfect fit. Do you think it would work if I put the waistband seam at the center back instead of along one of the skirt side seams? All options included into the patterns. That is a great question; it's been so long since I made one that I can't remember. If you want to stay cool in that hot summer Georgia weather you need to buy natural fiber knits and stay away from the man made fibers, they are like wearing plastic wrap in the hot, humid weather! You might need more fabric. let me clarify.i didnt mess up because your instructions were cleari always mess up the first try! I have a bunch of jersey knit but I only have about 1.5 yards of it. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I'm not that proficient at a sewing machine but it still only took me two hours to make one skirt. For this tutorial I will be using a 34-inch waist as the guideline. Lovely tutorial. I am Amber. When sliding the band down to the top edge of the skirt to sew around, do I slide it to the top of the waist band or bottom? Thank you!! REGULAR sizing Sizes A-RorD-R (check individual patterns for sizing) HEIGHT 56-164 cm / 22-64.6 inor80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 inAppr. So it would be 2 layers of waistband th skirt and the other 2 layers of waistband? I just tried to make a tshirt maci dress and it just isn't looking right Now I'm going to try to make it into a maxi skirt. I want to try making it with two different colors.Thank you! Did you make it to where its short or skinny? Try it on to check the width. Should it stretch across or down? Im pinning this to make when Im caught up on my other projects. Bonny @ thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com. So I suggest a steam block, and then when you wash it, hand wash in tepid water with wool wash, place it in a delicates bag, and throw er in the dryer - TRUST ME. This is great, I figured it was time I get a few new maxi skirts and why not get creative! Im so glad it has worked out so well for you! and which way should the waistband stretch? A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes XS-XXL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (1 page)4. Thank you for this tutorial! . I made it a little loose for me right now but I can totally still wear it with a belt and as belly keep growing I wont have to use a belt. Fold the wrong sides together. My fabric was really stretchy. 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This is the to of the skirt: (Adjust this to whatever your measurement should be. Main fabricLight to medium weight opaque knit fabric with at least 50% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch.140cm / 55inMIDI SKIRT (CUT ON FOLD) US0-US08 - 0.9 m / 1 yardMIDI SKIRT (CUT ON FOLD) US08-US22 - 1.8 m / 2 yardsMAXI SKIRT (CUT ON FOLD) US0-US04 - 1.2 m / 1 1/4 yardsMAXI SKIRT (CUT ON FOLD) US0-US04 - 2.2 m / 2 1/4 yardsBIAS CUT SKIRT (ALL SIZES) - 2.3 m / 2 1/2 yards ** if youre matching stripes or other prints the yardage may differ, (optional) Lining fabric for the waistbandA fabric with the same or greater stretch as the main fabric and with excellent recovery that is used to line the waistband for greater stability.ALL VERSIONS - 0.25 m / 1/4 yards, 1. Thanks for this great, easy-to-follow tutorial. Then when you fold it in half again you can begin to cut your measurement. Measure your legs to figure out how long you want your skirt. Try a ballpoint needle. Featuring:a new add-on pack that includes 6 different styles of puffed sleevesadded as sleeves to the Bondi 22 (Updated version of the Bondi) and other compatible patterns*. Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino. and this is absolutely perfect. Do you think I could sew the entire thing with my serger? Now it's half the height it used to be (should be 6" tall). Thank you!!! Its knit like a double brim and has a thick 1-inch wide piece of elastic that you sandwich in it. How much yardage would I need if I were just making the skirt and not the rollover waistband? All done! I cant wait to try this. I just have to say this tutorial is fantastic! Featuring:a new add-on pack that includes 9different styles of flaredsleevesadded as sleeves to the Bondi 22 (Updated version of the Bondi) and other compatible patterns*. Note that if you are using this yarn and decide to wet-block, this yarn is MEANT to be tumble dried in the dryer. With it folded in half, sew the short ends together so that is makes a big loop. Thanks!! When I finish one that makes me happy, I'll share the results! Be careful not to stretch the fabric as you sew. Thanks! Thank you.I figured it out I need 87.63 centimeters of fa brick but I will get 3 feet of material..I need a little bit more for the waist band..lol..I hate coversions..lol but it sounds cool.Will make it now.once I find some jersey fabric I like.. hi! 1. Love this tutorial! Have been wanting to make my own Maxi skirts for a while! Awesome! so that it easily slides into the center of the waistband. Off to Pinterest! Offered with lined draped cowl. Be careful which needle you use. 1/4" it is then for me. Just a note that I did with my palazzo pants. This maxi skirt looks cute and easy to make. To create the waistband, make sure your skirt is still inside out. Featuring:a new add-on pack that includes 6 different styles of flared skirts that can be made as separate garments or added as a skirt to the Valley skater dress. Great tutorial.It was my first try at clothes (I sew lots for the home) and I loved it. I can't wait to make skirts for myself and my daughters. 12Months - 14 Years, https://sinclairpatterns.com/blogs/sinclair-patterns/what-is-the-difference-between-sinclair-s-petite-regular-and-tall-patterns. I like you idea best. Adjust it though according to what your own waist measurement is. Imagine pumpkin patch, floppy hat, short booties, and blouse? But, thanks for explaining how to sew it on properly Amber, a little light bulb went off when you explained.. only one question for a little extra clarity though. Hi Amber I am new to sewing and I really really want to make it I kinda got lost where the 8.5 came into play is there way you can quickly describe it. Our sewingpatterns for childrenis arefor 2 body types - Regular and Slim. * Please note that some patterns have US0-US22 sizing included into the patterns. I am 5 months pregnant and it came out beautifully. For this sample skirt it would be 34. Great skirt pattern and I can relate to your perfectionalist Mom. Cut a piece of fabric that is the same width as the top of your skirt and is about 10 inches tall. I like your idea better. Thanks for your tutorial. Dont pull the fabric through the machine, let if feed naturally. Thank You very much for the tutorial. I have NO absolutely NO experience and am trying to learn). Whats the Project? Needles go bad after 6 hours of use, so throw them away regularly to save the life of your sewing machine. You know, I would just make it to fit right under your belly, whatever your measurements are there. Do It Yourself Divas. FANTASTIC tutorial! 3) I made the medium (which is a 28-30" waist and 38-40" bum/hip), and my personal measurements are 31" for the waist, and 41.5" for my hips, for reference. Im not sure why you would say this. Sew them separately but for the lining make it about an inch shorter than the skirt itself so theres no chance of it showing. Thanks for posting! So excited to make mine(I actually started on Saturdaymessed upabout to sit in front of the TV now and pick outand then do it right!). Or do I attach it to the top, making it longer? Knitatude is run soley by Chantal - aka myself. If you are in between sizes, I would suggest going down. I was hoping to make this skirt, but following your instructions only gives me one piece (the skirt front?). It's a shame I can't post pictures! I think my wife would love it . If you sew the yoga band on the inside of the skirt, when you flip the yoga band over when wearing, the seam will be hidden.
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