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Maxi Skirt DIY Tutorial - Using Knits!

Melanie Ham

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Sewing with knits is not scary! I promise! It is such a forgiving material and looks great on everyone! I have been wanting to make a black maxi skirt for awhile now with some great Modal black knit fabric I purchased last fall! Here is my creation!

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Fabric Requirements (Knits are usually 60 inches wide, so you need less yardage)
My skirt was 39 inches across the bottom, and 39 inches long. (before sewing)
So, 1 and 1/4 yard is enough if it is the proper width.

To give you an idea, I am a size 6 and 5'9... usually a size medium. My skirt is extra long because I wanted to wear it slightly high waisted. If you like to wear your skirts lower, make sure you measure at that spot.

To get an accurate waist measurement, measure around the part of your waist you would like the skirt to sit. Use that measurement plus 1/2 inch to insure a comfortable fit.

My black fabric is a jersey knit with modal and lots of stretch. Here are some similar items I have found from one of my favorite online knit sources.

Solid heather grey modal cotton spandex blend knit
http://bit.ly/M9CAWk

Tribal Arrow Modal Cotton Spandex Knit
http://bit.ly/1gr4VR4

Mustard Yellow Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric
http://bit.ly/1g4doeQ

Fabric Scissors
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Chalk
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20 Comments

@TracieTalks 12 years ago

I'm just getting ready to enter the arena of apparel sewing, so this tutorial couldn't have come at a better time! Looks great! Thanks a bunch!

@mysmilewow 11 years ago

That was awesome, I tried free hand to do this and I had uneven sides, I never thought about using a skirt that I already have as a guide. Thanks for posting

@gina_marie 12 years ago

The first maxi skirt I ever made was nearly identical in instruction but I made it too big because I didn't fully realize how much stretch the fabric would truly have :( BUT now that you made a tutorial I'm inspired to try again because I can't find maxi skirts that are right for me in stores because I'm too short. I'm a beginner sewer btw and I love your videos :)

@alonapalsrok7876 2 years ago

the easiest tutorial I've watched yet! thank you!

@MegaStargirl22 11 years ago

I love this, I will have to try to make this myself when I get a sewing machine. I just took a sewing class this whole semester and I am thinking about doing some sewing videos when I get a sewing machine. My last project I learned how to sew pajama pants and keychains. I've made a pillow case, jewelry case, envelope pillow case, totebag, cover button, and table runner.

@ssoozee 12 years ago

You're adorable and SO talented! Thanks for the video!

@ruthedmundson1545 12 years ago

Looks fab cant wait to try it out. New summer skirt

@Kristenoyinbo 1 year ago

Your skirt is gorgeous ❤

@kidestbelay9253 10 years ago

i like the way you teach very simple and detail i learn a lot thanks.

@icarusancalion3523 12 years ago

Looks fantastic!

@molfar228 12 years ago

That's gorgeous!

@Saminel 12 years ago

I defiantly want to try this. i have been in a crocheting mood cause of this cold weather, making lots of hats and scarfs and not im coloring, but i really want to start sewing again all i really do is sew holes up in cloths.

@estherrouillard7122 12 years ago

I love your videos! :) all you do look so easy and perfect! :)

@MidbrainHindbrain 12 years ago

U make it look so easy! Love your vids, this project will be definitely attempted. please continue with uploads of crochet projects if u can.

@maryflannery6805 4 years ago

Thank you for this.

@janeuitti510 11 years ago

I'm going to make this skirt using your pattern, out of black stretchy polar fleece. Am going to keep it in a slim line, so it fits close to the body (not tight, just not loose and bulky looking). With fleece-lined tights and boots, it will be great in winter! And easy to travel with.