huskyquilter

Make a skirt? I got some fabric to use as a border for a quilt and I just love it! I want to order more for a skirt, but I've never made clothing before. Has anyone tried clothing? I'm looking at a fairly simple pattern (I think), but I'm not sure what to expect. I did make my own curtains, and they turned out better than expected...

Here is the pattern I'm thinking of buying:

https://www.fabric.com/buy/kp-3794/k...skirts-pattern

Here is a pic of my quilt top with the border fabric that I want to use in the skirt. Wouldn't that be adorable???

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garysgal

My first sewing project was a skirt and that was 54 years ago! You will do fine with that pattern. I didn't have one. my mom had me measure my waist, multiply it by how much fullness I wanted and then gather it all and attach it to a waist band. Just take your time, measure twice and press your seams. Have fun!!

pocoellie

That's an easy skirt to make. Doing it the way garysgal's mom did it, still works in this day and age.

NikkiLu

Easy Peasy IF you can follow directions on the pattern. I think that they use a 5/8 inch seam allowance which will be quite different. AND, you have to figure out some way to finish the raw edges/seams in the skirt so that they will not ravel when it is washed. Sewing a skirt and getting a skirt to fit are two different things. Looks like that pattern has a waistband - one with just gathers and elastic would be easier. Also, doesn't Jo-Ann heavily discount their patterns at times???

bigsister63

Pattern is cute! and fairly easy. Just follow the instructions and remember that the seam allowance is 5/8" not 1/4'". However putting in a zipper can be tricky so I would ask a friend to help Also I would check your local Joann fabric for a pattern. Most of the time there is pattern line on sale for $1.99 (regular price is usually $12 +. You should be able to find similar pattern there.

huskyquilter

Unfortunately, we don't have a joann here, but maybe I could hit up the garment district and see if I can find patterns there. Or, I might try garysgal's suggestion with muslin and see how it goes. I have hemmed pants (I'm in between petite and regular lengths), and that went okay, so finishing the raw edges should be alright. Is there something I should use to make the waistband stiffer (as in a men's shirt collar)? Or just multiple layers of fabric? Thankfully, my mom is visiting so she can help with the zipper I think.

dd

I was thinking like garysgal, you really don't need a pattern for a skirt that simple. Momma used to put a couple snaps in the opening instead of a zipper. Makes the skirt a little softer and you don't have to worry about inserting a zipper.

SuziSew

It looks fairly simple. According to the pattern description there is no zipper, it's flat in the front and has elastic in the back. You can do french seams on the sides for a more finished look! Good luck and be sure to show us how it comes out!

Buckeye Rose

Sewing a skirt can be very simple, even with a waistband and zipper. You don't have to finish your raw edges, just use pinking shears when cutting out the fabric pieces. If you have never done a zipper before, I would buy a real cheap/clearance zipper and practice putting one in on scrap fabric (just cut pieces big enough for zipper). You might save yourself a headache later. I've put in so many that I don't even pin anymore....LOL. A waistband is pretty easy too if you follow the directions. I would buy a pattern that has several sizes as some patterns run smaller than the sizes of ready to wear clothing. Good Luck!

Snooze2978

You should do find with that pattern. I tend to use my cotton fabrics for clothing such as blouses, tops and pants/skirts if I like it that much. Since you can ease the waist using the elastic and asl ong as you use the correct size to fit your waist/hips you should have no problems at all. I tend to copy all my clothing patterns onto PatternEase so I keep the original pattern intact in case my size changes with age. Plus I can make any alterations on the PatternEase too.