"Ladylike" Skirt Tutorial





One of my favorite blogs, Crafterhours, is hosting a "'skirt week" this week, which is right up my alley! I live in skirts, and so does Paige!

They asked me to share a skirt on my blog as part of the festivities (how flattering!) and I thought it would be a nice time to do a simple tutorial for the skirt in the "Bouquet Tee" post. The "skirt" in that post is actually a dress, but I threw together a skirt version to show you how to make your own!


 I'm calling it the "ladylike" skirt:

1. To start, cut two lengths of fabric that are twice your hip measurement by your desired length. Remember to calculate the extra 1/2" - 1" of seam allowance on your length. I used an ivory lace with a finished scalloped edge and a simple white cotton for the under layer.


2. Hem your under layer.

3. Sew up the side of each piece to make two tubes. Set your under layer tube inside your lace tube.

4. Fold both layers over twice, coming over your elastic on the second fold. 

5. Sew along the edge, moving the elastic along with you as a guide, folding as you go.
(You can also measure your fold out ahead of time and pin, but I'm too impatient for that. :o) )

6. Just before you've sewn all the way around, stitch your elastic together with a zigzag stitch, then sew the casing closed.

And you're done!

Of course this skirt doesn't work only with lace, you can use any two fabrics you'd like!
Try a cute pattern on the bottom with something sheer over it, or simply try two different colors for a nice color block look!


Definitely check out Crafterhours this week for the rest of the skirt-making fun!
Susan and Adrianna are such awesome ladies, they are always cracking me up. I just love bloggers with a sense of humor! :o)

And I hope everyone in the US had a great Father's Day! We had some close friends and their new baby over for the weekend, so we definitely enjoyed ours. I am so grateful that my husband is such a good father, and it was great to take a day to celebrate that!

Have a wonderful Monday!! :o)
-Disney

Comments

  1. Christie // lemon squeezy homeJune 21, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I really love it!

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  2. crafterhoursJune 21, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Thank you again Disney!

    I'm loving that kissing picture of Paige big time too :)

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  3. Amanda Fetters June 21, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    I LOVE this! Darling pics of your girlie pie... thanks for a great tutorial!

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  4. UnknownJune 21, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Adorable! Thanks for showing!

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  5. LouAnneLJune 21, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    What a sweet little skirt! Thank you for the tutorial. My daughter will love this!

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  6. Dani @ My Little ApricotJune 21, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    This is adorable! And so simple!

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  7. Sabra at Sew a Straight LineJune 21, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    so sweet. and so simple.

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  8. AnneJune 21, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    I love it!! Your little girl looks like she is ready for a fancy, girly tea party!!

    I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-fancy-lacy-ladylike-skirt-for-little-girls/2010/06/21/

    --Anne

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  9. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Simply beautiful.

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  10. AndréannJune 21, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    How pretty! I happen to have a very similar lace laying around... I'm adding that on my to-do list :)

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  11. KendallJune 21, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    That's so cute! I'm 21, but I could so see myself making a skirt like that just for me! Love it!

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  12. Alexandra KimJune 21, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Oh my goodness, Paige is such a pretty little girl, definitely the Asian side of her comes out in addition to her beautiful mom's side = pretty, pretty girl!!! The skirt is adorable, can't wait to make it for my nieces...I'll post it on your Flikr page if I'm brave enough...thanks Disney, yet again, for an amazing tutorial!! :-)

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  13. Anna K.June 21, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    How fun! Paige is just darling! I think I'll try to make one of these for a twenty something who loves ruffles... :)

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  14. saffiertjeJune 21, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    hi disney,

    Your DD looks relly like a little lady in this lovely skirt!
    Sooo cute!

    love miranda

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  15. A. M. NewsomJune 21, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    I have SO many lace curtains from years past (and yard sales) - I am going to have some fun with this pattern!!!

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  16. TanyiaJune 21, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Disney, this is so adorable! I love the look of the lave overtop of the other fabric.

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  17. JessicaJune 21, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Working on one for a Momma this week. An idea I saw last week at Buckle! Very similar to this one just slightly different!

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  18. JessicaJune 21, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Working on one for a Momma this week. An idea I saw last week at Buckle! Very similar to this one just slightly different!

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  19. postcards and prettiesJune 21, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    that is the cutest skirt ever!!

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  20. Samantha NielsenJune 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    This is so stinking pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!! :D

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  21. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    This is adorable, and so simple. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Keira AndersonJune 21, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Cool skirt! I love it.

    How much elastic do you use?

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  23. Laura LooJune 21, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Absolutely adorable and lovely!! perfect tea party skirt

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  24. Michelle L.June 21, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Oh, man. Another simple classic! Really, really beautiful. I love your sewing tutorials, so clear! They almost make me hope that someday I will sew.

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  25. SydneyJune 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    So pretty and simple. And Paige is absolutely adorable!

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  26. EmilyJune 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Gorgeous skirt and little girl!

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  27. Jani JoJune 21, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Disney, I of course love Ruffles & Stuff. But I just found CrafterHours last week and am a big fan of them, too! So happy to see you "together"! Awesomely cute tutorial!

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  28. Steph Lambe and Evan McDonaldJune 21, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Adorable! Is that the headband from Project K? It goes well with the skirt!

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  29. Steph Lambe and Evan McDonaldJune 21, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Adorable! Is that the headband from Project K? It goes well with the skirt!

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  30. JustineJune 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    OMGOSH!! This is super adorable!

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  31. RachelJune 21, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    That's really beautiful!

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  32. SavvyJune 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    This skirt is precious as is your sweet model! Will be on my next to try list for sure. And I linked your blog on mine for an award. Not that you have the time to check it out, but if you do that'd be fab. You're my fave craft blogger! Thanks Disney!

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  33. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [21 Jun 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  34. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    paige is so grown up! squish her little cheeks for auntie joy! I want to make one of these but I only have a boy and a tomboy :)

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  35. Gabby MalcuitJune 21, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Love the skirt. Cute little girl. I'd love to make this someday.

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  36. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    This is so adorable ... your daughter AND the skirt! :) I would love to see a tutorial for the headband ... it's gorgeous as well.

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  37. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    You're just amazing. Thank you for all the stuff that you're sharing with us.
    p.s: I really like your new "LOOK."

    Lucille

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  38. OritJune 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    She is SOOOO adorable with her new skirt!!

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  39. EmilyJune 22, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I love it too! Great job and beautiful model! :)
    I'd love to make one for myself as well. Hopefully they make lace that big.
    Question though... I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff... With the elastic, I'm assuming it's smaller than the 2x hip dimensions, so that it will scrunch up and be the right size. Is it 1x hip dimension? How do you stretch the elastic properly (when you sew)?... These are probably really dumb questions. :)

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  40. EmilyJune 22, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    And I love your new layout!

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  41. EvaBabeDesignsJune 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Disney, you do such a great job with the photo styling and detailed pattern making info. as well. Thanks for all the time you put into your posts!

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  42. It Feels Like ChaosJune 22, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this! My little girl and I love skirts, too, and this sounds simple enough that maybe even I can make one!

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  43. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    omg! Love it!!!!!

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  44. Erika MulvennaJune 22, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Great skirt and tutorial!

    Have you popped over to www.WeAllSew.com to see what other stitchers are making and sharing, too?

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  45. Karina - Project KJune 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    love her little headband! Mind if I steal one of the pics for my esty listing of it? Thanks!
    And PS LOVE the skirt, I think I need to make one my size!!

    Karina
    Project K

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  46. milk tea + polkadotsJune 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    She's such a cute, little model!

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  47. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)July 7, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    This is a gorgeous skirt and modelled so beautifully too! I am definitely going to try making a similar skirt for my two little girls, both of whom love lace and frills, LOL.

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  48. Marlen RauOctober 23, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Your daughter ist so gorgeous and I have sewn the skirt for me, the first think I ever made, and it looks okay, thank you! :)

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  49. Kerri MarieOctober 28, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    thank you for the tutorial! I used it for part of my withces costume. I love it. You made it so simple. Thanks!!

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  50. Tara-ComfyandPrettyBlogAugust 22, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I did mine here
    http://embendesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/ladylike-skirt.html
    Thanks for sharing

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  51. Leah RoseAugust 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Ahhh! So adorable! I'm going to make this one for myself. But I think I'll get that really thick elastic stuff and just have it bare.. Like this years Holister flowery skirts..

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  52. JackieFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Absolutely ADORABLE. I want to make a grown up version!

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  53. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}February 8, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    So cute!!!

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Wow! lovely!
    have to tell you I bought a sewing machine to do those ruffles things!!!
    congrats from Spain!
    big Kiss , Jessica.

    ^^

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