I forgot to label this, but it’s panel A.
This part might get confusing… Stick with me.
Sew the center pieces’ straight edges together. {Right sides together}
Then the outside pieces’ slanted edges get sewn to the center pieces’ slanted edges.
You’ll know it’s right if you’ve got the straight edges on the side seams, which will be sewn to the back. And you’ll know you’ve sewn the back part right if you’ve got the straight edges on the side seams too.
So, always sew slanted to slanted and straight to straight.
{the picture below might confuse you, but trust me.}
Make sure not to pull the piping too tight or your skirt won’t lay flat. Don’t ask how I know that.
You might want to try the skirt on at this point, because it’s still easy to take in a seam if you need to, or cut a bigger back panel {panel b} if it’s too small.
If you are standing in the sewing isle of your local craft store and you’re thinking to yourself… “hmmm, what kind of bias tape should I get…” Let me show you what kind NOT to get.
You really need to get the kind that just folds in half rather than in thirds, but since I had been back to the store TWICE already, and my second trip made me re-think having children anymore….
I made the kind of bias tape I had work. I had to zig-zag it so that I could stitch down both edges, but if you had the right kind, you would just have to do a straight stitch.
Please, just get the right kind.
And since I had such a hard time with the {wrong type of} bias tape on the waist, I opted to just serge the bottom and then top stitch the extra piping on top. You could really do this instead of using bias tape at all. But you would need a serger, or you’d have to finish the edges.
Make sure you don’t let the serged edge hang below your piping.
Then sew your zipper in and sew up the other side.
If you need help sewing in your zipper, refer to the package for instructions, or you can check out this post by Michelle at SewMamaSew. {I didn’t do it the way Michelle did it, so I’m thinking I probably did it the wrong way, but meh…. It still worked.}
The zipper is the only thing that holds the skirt together, so if you are nervous about that, you can add a button and a loop at the top just in case. I didn’t, because let’s face it, I’m sort of lazy.
And there you have it!
This skirt took me about 1 1/2 hours, and cost $13.00, but you could make it for much cheaper if you found a fabric on sale!
I also made one using green and brown.
And, on a side note, I take back the thing I said earlier about not wanting kids anymore. They’re just too cute!
{By the way, it took me 7 shots to get one of this skirt without either kid or The Mr. lacing up his bball shoes.}
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Rose Granfors says
Natalie, I searched and scoured the internet for a skirt pattern just like this. I finally found your skirt pattern. It is going to be a leg lamp skirt with black fringe on the bottom and I plan to thread wire through the bottom row of Bias tape to make it stand out. Thank you so much for this great pattern!!
kelly k says
great dyi. 🙂
i’m trying to make a skirt with j shaped panels and i’m having a hard time getting it started without screwing something up…. any advice?
corduroydreams says
Kelly,
I’ve never made a skirt with J shaped panels. I would assume the instructions should be about the same, just sew carefully along the curved parts. Good luck!
Natalie
Erin says
Thank you for this tutorial! I have some pink fabric that is going to look great now as this skirt! Can’t wait to start!
Julie says
Thanks for the post. Your skirt is so very pretty. I, however, used your tips to construct a Dalek (Doctor Who robot) costume out of felt for my son. Now everyone thinks I’m a genius, so thanks for that, too 😉
corduroydreams says
Julie,
I love it! I’m sure you deserve your genius status. Way to go!
Thanks for the comment!
Natalie
Rina says
Julie, I would love to see that Dalek costume!
Hannah says
Brilliant. I made a large long length one for my mums birthday and a tiny one and made it into a dress for my toddler x
corduroydreams says
Hannah! I am so glad this was helpful! I would live to see photos!
Natalie @ Corduroy Dreams says
Dear Anonymous,
Please send me a photo of your skirt, I would love to see how it turned out!
MyCorduroyDreams@gmail.com
Thanks for reading, everyone. You guys rock!
Anonymous says
I just finished making this skirt for myself. Thank you so much for your thorough instructions. It went together so easily! I love the skirt, it's a great fit on me and I can't wait for some warmer weather so I can wear it.
kim says
I love this. I put my sewing machine away a few years back because I just can't make anything nice, but this makes me want to give it another whirl. I may have to give it a go this weekend. Love the fabrics you chose as well. Gorgeous!
simplyloving says
Looks easy. I may have to head to my mama's this weekend to use her sewing machine. Thanks for sharing an easy way to look cute!
Maggie says
Beautiful!! Great tutorial.
Adam, Angie, and Dayton Chandler says
Oh my gosh!!!! Nat I love this skirt! I always read your blog and think, "Gee, I should really start using my sewing machine. I know how to sew why don't I?" And then I remember how I am not a patient person and every time I need to re-thread the machine, it jams, or I get excited and sew too fast which mean picking it out then I remember why my machine is a bit dusty. That and I have a 10 month old boy that wouldn't let me be too productive. BUT the good news is this skirt got me excited and I am considering pulling out my machine again. thanks nat!
Mariska says
Very cute skirt! Love the fabrics you picked, too! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!
CAS says
Cute, cute skirt. Had to bookmark this for future reference. These would be really cute for my granddaughters and maybe me! I'm a new follower so I can see what other cute things you come up with.
CAS
anne maskell says
I love your skirt! I still blame my figure on having babies too. (even though the youngest will be seventeen next month, lol) I'm a new follower!
maleahbliss says
Uhh! I so totally jealous that you have a serger! I want one so badly! I'm saving my pennies… I currently have $143…but I obviously need at least twice that. Sigh. I hate having to wait for the thing I want. :/ On a side note, I need to answer your email. I'll do that soon.
Oh, and you're totally welcome for linking to you, you DID inspire it after all. 😉 Can't wait to see the pics of Molly's room. 🙂
B. says
Make one for meeeeeee! Or maybe with your tutorial I ca actually do it myself. But the prior is my first request 😉
Sherry from Alabama says
It's beautiful! You did a great job.
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine