Step 1. Cut the fabric pieces for the tennis skirt For the tennis skirt, you need 2 outer pieces, 2 lining pieces, and 1 waistband piece Cut waistband piece – Measure around your waist and then add 1 inch seam allowance. Cut on the crosswise grain of the fabric. (Learn about the fabric grainline basics … Read more
Slits in skirts are added for both style and functionality – they help to give ease in walking and sitting as well as a give the skirt a dramatic and daring flair. There are many types of slits that you can add on skirts – depending on where they are located on the skirt and … Read more
This is a tutorial to sew a straight waistband for your skirt, with a lapped zipper. Cut the front and back pattern pieces of your skirt. Find your skirt pattern in these posts : Easy Skirt Sewing Patterns ; How to sew a basic skirt Sew the pleats/tucks/darts as you wish or as per your design. … Read more
This is a sewing tutorial to make a simple gathered skirt with pockets Sewing tutorial for a gathered skirt with side pockets and elastic waistband Step 1 Cut fabric To make this skirt, cut two fabric pieces for the skirt. Each fabric should measure – The width of each fabric piece should be hip round … Read more
A flounce hem is one that flares. This skirt has a flounce attached to the hem. This gives a very attractive silhouette and an added prettiness and femininity to the otherwise plain skirt. How to sew the Flounce hem skirt You need two fabric pieces for the front and back, extra fabric to cut flounce, … Read more
This is a tutorial to sew a full length skirt with a lot less fabric than you would usually use – by adding a small piece of fabric on the side. This skirt is quite fitting on the waist but flares gently to a nice fullness at the hem. It is better to make this … Read more