I searched the internet for free patterns for a girls maxi skirt. I found one or two, but they weren't very specific and/or didn't have different sizes. I'm fine with trying all kinds of new things and things I've never done before, but I am very much so a pattern type of girl. If I tried to make it up myself, I envision all kinds of disasters….pattern is the way to go.

Once I had my first step done, then I got more precise. I measured up 1/2 an inch all along the bottom of the skirt. Pinned it and lightly pressed it.
so cute. My husband makes fun of me when i sew for my girls. He says if I charged for my time that the clothes would be way more expensive than if I bought them. I just crack up. It is def. a labor of love for me. (and a slight lack of confidence that makes it take so long.)
Sew on!
Yay, your husband probably has a point, but if you love it…who cares, right? These skirts were super easy and quick…so maybe you could try them and the ratio would go down. 😉
Have fun and enjoy it no matter how long it takes…that’s our new motto!
KC
I think you did a great job! Who needs a rotary cutter anyway! Actually, I would not be able to do anything without my rotary cutter, so it’s really impressive that you were able to cut straight. That is something I cannot do! I have found too that my girls LOVE when I make them something. They are so proud to tell others, “Yeah, my Mom made it for me!” Makes me happy!
Thanks for sharing!
Gina
Well…no one said I cut straight at all. My scissors skills are pretty close to a Kindergartner…that is why I had to come up with my cheater method for hemming. I really need to get over my cheapness and buy a rotary cutter, but then I have no idea where I would store the big mat that you need to use it…so maybe not.
My girls seem to be pretty proud as well. That is fun! I bet you enjoy it as well.
Take care,
KC
Super cute! I’ve been making maxi dresses & skirts for our dolls.
Thanks! That sounds fun, too! I made some maxi skirts for our dolls as well. That post goes up tomorrow…yippee!
Take care,
KC
Awesome job!!! They look great!
Shelly
Thank you, Shelly!
KC
What adorable skirts KC, and really very simple! I would be thrilled if you have the chance to share this at our new Fall DIY Challenge – today we are linking up BLUE projects – old or new! Hop over to The Happy Housie to share yours! Hope to see ya there!
– Krista
Thanks, Krista! They were so simple to make…love that!
KC
How cute are these! I want one! I’d love for you to link your outfit to our Fall Clothing Party!!!
Thanks! I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to make an adult sized one. 🙂
Take care,
KC
Great job with the maxi skirts, KC!!! I tend to eyeball the hem and just sew it without pinning if it’s small hem… 1/2″. If it’s a wider hem, then I’ll measure it.
Featured today, KC!
Thanks for your tip on how you hem. Thanks also for the feature! Have a great day!
KC
These skirts are absolutely adorable! Thanks for the linking back.
http://www.girlcharlee.com
Thanks! I had fun making the skirts for my girls and they have had fun wearing them. Thanks for the great pattern!