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tutorial: how to sew a high-waist tabbed skirt

There’s nothing like waking up very early on a Monday and getting work out of the way before lunchtime. It’s the best feeling in the world, especially if you also happen to be running on strong coffee.

Now that I’ve gotten work out of the way, let’s get some sewing done! I give you here the tutorial for my birthday skirt. This DIY skirt, like I said, is inspired by a Burberry Prorsum piece. Hope you like it!

SKIRT PATTERN

A – Half of desired width. Mine was 50″ in total. I like full skirts. I stand at 5 feet and has a 34-inch hip.
B – Desired length. Measure from the true waist or where you want your waistline to lie. Measure from the true waist if you want a high-waist tabbed skirt.
A1 = A / B1 = B
C – Hip measurement + 4 inches.
D – Waistline width x 2. Mine was 4 inches in total.
E = D

Your tab can be longer or shorter. The length is up to you. Or your waist measurement.

Note: Do not forget allowances for all pieces. 

You will also need elastic (must fit your desired waistline width), two buttons, & matching thread.

Sewing:

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tutorial: how to sew a garterized paper bag skirt

I know, I know, paper bag skirts are very 2008. And that I can’t possibly look great in them because I am short and I have round-ish hips. But screw that. Today, we squint at the words “dress up for your body type” until they whimper in fear.

Okay, enough squinting. On to sewing!

To make this DIY paper bag skirt, you will need: 1 to 2 meters of fabric (depends on length of your skirt), 1-inch elastic, matching thread

SKIRT PATTERN

Cut two rectangular pieces. They will make up the front and back part of the skirt. The width should be twice your waist size minus 4 inches. The top part of these pieces should have an allowance of 3 inches. The three other sides will have an allowance of 1 inch each.

You will also need pieces for the waistline straps. Dimensions: 4 inches x your desired length. The length should be enough for you to make a bow by the waistline of your skirt.

Sewing:

Ta-da!

Notes:

1. Normally, you would sew the sides together first before making an elastic piping for your waistline. But you have to attach the waistline straps between the front and back parts, hence, you need to sew the sides AFTER attaching the elastic. Do not worry, the side seams will not be visible by the waistline because of all the “paper bag-ness” going on.

2. You can also tie the straps by wrapping them around your back first and bringing them to the front to make a knot.

3. Use a plain-colored skirt and a waistline strap in another plain color for a bit of color-blocking.

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My DIY paper bag skirt has a pocket but I eyeballed that part and made a lot of mistakes. And by mistakes, I mean sewing a shallow pocket that even a child will find inadequate for her hand. I was able to make it deeper but I figured I should not sully my tutorial with my freestylin’ pocket-sewin’ methods.

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a-twirlin’: garterized circular skirt with lining tutorial

If you’re happy and you know it, twirl your skirt!

Today, we will be making a DIY circular skrit. But with lining.

I know I already made a tutorial on sewing a circular skirt but this will come with actual fabrics and sewing. The one I made before consisted of MS Paint jpeg files, it’s embarrassing.

All right, here we go.

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old tutorials week: simple garter skirt

A simple garter skirt that will look totally cute this summer. Pair it with gladiator sandals, a thin tank top, and layered necklace for a dose of effortless summer sweetness.

To make this DIY simple garter skirt, you will need:

- Two pieces of fabric (width: half of your hip measurement + 14″ / length: your desired skirt length), with allowance. The top part should have enough allowance for the width of your garter. Use garter that is more than an inch thick for a cuter look. I don’t know why it’s cuter, it just is.

- Bias tape or any trimming you fancy (width the same as your skirt fabric)

- Garter (length: your waist measurement minus an inch)

SEWING

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