Oh my goodness, THANK YOU! I couldn’t find a video with enough information to actually teach me, I’ve never made anything before and I found this video perfect and super helpful.
After over a decade of not sewing anything this was the first thing I’ve made now I’ve pulled out my machine, for my 4 year old... easy as, thank you so much for the great instructions!
You break the down each step which make it simple to follow. I made so many little shirts like this when my daughter was little (23 now) my friends thought I was spending big time. I was using old pretty pillowcases, husband old shirts, curtain, and 1/2 yard of fabric which really is cheap regardless of price because you only need a little. Clothing is super cheap today, but you can never bet the care and love with homemade
Thank you. I'm a first grade teacher and my students are performing for Christmas. I wanted to make skirts for my girls but I didn't want to spend a whole bunch of money on fabric. Your skirt was the perfect solution. I sewed eight skirts in like 4 hours and then my volunteer parents hot glued silver garland along the bottom and they look super great. Thank you so very much.
I am an experienced sewing/quilter and am always looking for sewing projects to use with my granddaughters, ages 3rd and 5th grades. They have made other projects with me and I think this skirt would be a perfect project for my 3rd grade granddaughter. I have learned.......always let her pick the fabric she wants and she will be thrilled to death with the project and can't wait to get started. Thanks for the idea!
You are awesomeness in a bottle! My mother gave me her sewing machine yesterday, it's the first time I've used one in 19 years in my 6th grade home economics class. I do a little hand repair stitching but nothing major! I made a little simple purse for my daughter today and had some fabric left over so I decided to try your tutorial! Did it in no time flat with practically zero experience on a sewing machine! That you for your wonderful spirit and desire to teach others! My 4 yr old daughter is jumping for joy right now with her little skirt on! You're awesome! Thank you!
Your daughter is absolutely adorable! This project is quick and easy. Any beginner sewer should feel confident giving it a try. Thanks for another great video.
I have watched so many diy videos of how to make a simple skirt for kids and by far, your video is the easiest!!! Thank you so so much for being you and letting us amateurs learn from your ways. Lol This helped me understand the concept and I didn't know that rotary cutter existed. So thank you again!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I literally took my new sewing machine out of the box (first time touching a sewing machine in 17 years (since I took a very brief sewing class at 14 years old...), and this was the very first thing I sewed. I didn't even do practice stitches. The instructions were so clear, I had no problems sewing a skirt for my 3 year old daughter while she napped. I am so pleased! I see a summer filled with skirts for her :-D
I just want to thank you for this video. I find it a lot easier to make things for my little ones without patterns. I really enjoyed this one. It was so easy.
I started at like 10 pm and it is now 5am. I have a headache but my daughter now has a pretty light blue silk skirt for her birthday today. Itll go great with her Frozen cake. Lol. And I owe it to you for having a simple tutorial. Def will check out more vids. Thank you!
First ever clothing project. Had to refer to the video a couple of times, but after the fabric prep it wasn’t too difficult for an absolute beginner. My granddaughter and her mum loved it and have requested more! Thank you for your very clear instructions.
Thanks so much for the great videos. I made my granddaughter a skirt and I used the french seam video to finish it professionally. I even made her doll one to match and finished it with french seams too..lol
Thank you for such a great video. I'm excited now, I can sew & make just about anything, BUT clothes. Till now. Now I can have fun making my daughter and granddaughters some skirts. Thanks again
Found your video yesterday,thank you so much,simple and clear instructions.I’m too impatient so this makes up super quick.During lockdown I made 4 dresses for my youngest granddaughters using old T-shirts following a pattern via the internet.I want to make some trousers/shorts for my grandson next
Thank you so much. It will be my first time making my granddaughter a skirt. I’ve never sewn anything in my life. You made it look so easy. I’m going to try.
wow, thank you so much for this tutorial, it is very simple that i followed every steps. i do not have all the materials that you have for cuttings but i manage to use what i have at the moment, and YEY i just made my first little girls skirts. thanks again, looking forward to learn more from watching your videos. Lord bless
Thank you!! Very easy to follow...already made 1 skirt the other day and we immediately went to the craft store for more fabric...while wearing her new skirt of course! Got some compliments too! Thanks again Crafty Gemini...me and my 5 year old daughter love your videos!
thank you thank you thank you so very much it took me at least 6 videos to get to you but it was well worth the wait. it's amazing how many people put videos on RUclips just for a simple tutorial but they don't make their tutorials seem very simple. but finally I found you and you saved the day thank you for making it simple and easy for me to make my daughters skirt!
Thank you so much! It's my first time sewing clothes. I watched other videos but felt frustrated and overwhelmed. Your video was friendly and simple enough for me to understand. You gave me the confidence to try. Thank you!!
Omg thank you so much I been on the hunt for 4 days looking for easy skirt to make for a birthday party (mini mouse) this is wayyyy simple and easy then the circle skirt!!!! Malo
This was wonderful. Thank you so much. My daughter, 10, got a sewing machine from her Uncle Paul, yesterday, for Christmas. Today we have made a tartan skirt using your tutorial - it looks great, and so quick and easy for a child and a beginner. We are going to her Uncle Paul's for tea soon so she is wearing her skirt to show him. xx Merry Christmas.
Thank you Vanessa I made a skirt for my friend's little girl. This was super easy to follow and I am learning to sew. I converted your sizing as I'm in cm's for measurements as I'm in Australia. For anyone sewing in cm's as a guide 19 inches is 48cm. Keep up the great tutorials! Hope you might make some easy little boys clothes too. Love that I didn't have to go and run out and buy patterns and sensible to follow.
As always, your tutorial is the best... just what I need, no nonsense, good tips. Simple and direct, but with a little fun thrown in at the end with your adorable model ! Thanks :)
I ordered the pillowcase pattern from Crafty Gemini and I was so glad that I did. This is a wonderful tutorial with lots of tips for sewing the skirt nicely. Thank you!
Thank you so much Vanessa! I just made this for my 18" doll and it looked perfect! The step were very simple and easy to follow. Once again, thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be making this for my ten year old sister, she LOVES dresses and skirts of any kind. She will be so excited that she can pick her pattern and fabric. It's very difficult finding things that fit her comfortably so this will be great. For anyone out there wondering if this skirt is ONLY for toddlers, it's not! :)
Excellent tutorial, I found this easy to follow and great fun. I did make the skirt a bit too big for my niece, I think she breathed out too far when I said stand normally haha! Apart from that this tutorial is easy to follow and great fun. Thank you for sharing, I will be making this again :) xx
OMGOSH!!!!! This video tutorial is FABULOUS!!!!!! It looks like it will be easy and cute. I'm going to make 3 of these today (I have 3 lil girls) with some halloween fabric. I am a beginner sewer and this is GREAT!!! I LOVE YOU! I totally understood everything you said and did, you make it sooooo simple. Thanks inadvance.
Thank you! I never understood the measurements and I want to make my daughter a skirt for her birthday outfit and you just helped a bunch. I dont have all the cool gadgets you have everything will be hand stitched...but im so excited to try this. 👍😊
Brilliant post, was very quick and easy. Made one today as my first project. It didn't take long but has given me a bit more confidence on the machine. Thanks :D
Thank you so much for your video tutorials. You make it so easy to follow. I am a beginner sewer and I want to try making this skirt. I am a subscriber. Thank you again for taking the time to teach others. Your little girl is just beautiful.
So cute and simple! Love the chicken fabric too. Thanks so much. I'd like to see you make a simple jumper for a little girl. Or anything very simple to make for little ones. TY again for this one!
Thank you for this video! I needed to make a couple of skirts for a friend whose little girl had hip surgery and didn't want to go out to buy a pattern. Your video was perfect!
This was great! I just made my petite one year old a beautiful skirt thanks to you! It was my first time and it was a success. Your instructions were crystal clear. I could not leave the video without first showing my appreciation! I will be checking out more videos in the future.
Vanessa, you are amazing!! My first real sewing project was using your pillowcase dress tutorial and PDF. So easy to follow! I made two of these skirts for my daughters to wear to Disney and now I am hooked! Can't wait to make more. Thank you so much for your awesome videos. I would love a tutorial for a simple lined zipper pouch that stands up. Thank you!!❤️
Watching this in 2020! Lol. Made my daughters skirts today following your tutorial and they came out amazing!!! My first time sewing, I’m so proud of myself. Lol thank you for this video!!
Dear Crafty Gemini, your sewing tutorials are the bomb! thank you so much. I made your burrito pillowcase, turned out so cute. now, onto this darling little skirt.
I got a sewing machine for Christmas and have been avoiding it even though I was dying to buy it because everything just seemed so complicated. I am going to make this my first project for my almost 3 year old. Great tutorial, Thank you!! :)
I am definitely going to try this skirt for my soon-to-be 6 year old. She likes wearing skirts but she's really slim. I'd like to see how you would revamp an old pair of jeans into a skirt by either adding fabric past the pockets or by removing the inseam, kids or adults. I'm always looking for ways to remake school clothes from the previous year for them to wear over the summer.
I’d love one on a VERY SIMPLE top to wear with the skirt. A pair of elasticated shorts would be great too. X Thank you. This skirt is going to be my first sewing project. X
Love Love Love your tutorials!!! I have made the clap hats, Fleece headband. So glad your here to teach me all these wonderful projects. Love your gardening as well. I hope your already planting. We have planted two pots of cherry tomatoes with some basil. Thanks Vanessa!!!
Love Love Love this! I absolutely love all of your tutorials. I find yours the most useful out of any others that I'm looking for.....I'm cheesy but I love when you say "Pretty side to Pretty side" ha ha....I find myself saying that when I'm sewing pretty side to pretty side lol.
My nine year old daughter and I made this together. It was her first real clothing sewing project. The video was clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
Oh my goodness, THANK YOU!
I couldn’t find a video with enough information to actually teach me, I’ve never made anything before and I found this video perfect and super helpful.
Glad to help!
This was the perfect skirt for our kindergarten play! We're doing nursery rhymes and I needed some sweet little skirts! Thank you!
After over a decade of not sewing anything this was the first thing I’ve made now I’ve pulled out my machine, for my 4 year old... easy as, thank you so much for the great instructions!
You break the down each step which make it simple to follow. I made so many little shirts like this when my daughter was little (23 now) my friends thought I was spending big time. I was using old pretty pillowcases, husband old shirts, curtain, and 1/2 yard of fabric which really is cheap regardless of price because you only need a little. Clothing is super cheap today, but you can never bet the care and love with homemade
Skirts, auto word not always the best
So true.
Thank you. I'm a first grade teacher and my students are performing for Christmas. I wanted to make skirts for my girls but I didn't want to spend a whole bunch of money on fabric. Your skirt was the perfect solution. I sewed eight skirts in like 4 hours and then my volunteer parents hot glued silver garland along the bottom and they look super great. Thank you so very much.
I am an experienced sewing/quilter and am always looking for sewing projects to use with my granddaughters, ages 3rd and 5th grades. They have made other projects with me and I think this skirt would be a perfect project for my 3rd grade granddaughter. I have learned.......always let her pick the fabric she wants and she will be thrilled to death with the project and can't wait to get started. Thanks for the idea!
You are awesomeness in a bottle! My mother gave me her sewing machine yesterday, it's the first time I've used one in 19 years in my 6th grade home economics class. I do a little hand repair stitching but nothing major! I made a little simple purse for my daughter today and had some fabric left over so I decided to try your tutorial! Did it in no time flat with practically zero experience on a sewing machine! That you for your wonderful spirit and desire to teach others! My 4 yr old daughter is jumping for joy right now with her little skirt on!
You're awesome!
Thank you!
Your daughter is absolutely adorable! This project is quick and easy. Any beginner sewer should feel confident giving it a try. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks! This got me started on sewing again after a 20-year absence. My little grandniece will love the skirt.
I have watched so many diy videos of how to make a simple skirt for kids and by far, your video is the easiest!!! Thank you so so much for being you and letting us amateurs learn from your ways. Lol This helped me understand the concept and I didn't know that rotary cutter existed. So thank you again!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I literally took my new sewing machine out of the box (first time touching a sewing machine in 17 years (since I took a very brief sewing class at 14 years old...), and this was the very first thing I sewed. I didn't even do practice stitches.
The instructions were so clear, I had no problems sewing a skirt for my 3 year old daughter while she napped. I am so pleased!
I see a summer filled with skirts for her :-D
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that! GO YOU! Keep up the great work. :)
I hated this video try making a winter coat
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. My daughter just made her first skirt, she's so proud
I learn by watching, this was so easy. I have a bunch of fabric now I can make lil skirts for girls at church. Thank you
I love how thorough you are from the measurements down to the sewing, perfect perfect perfect. Thanku so much
I learn from watching and have a bunch of material now I can make little skirts for the little girls at church this is so cute thank you
my husband just bought me a sewing machine. this will be my very first project. I love your tutorials. Very detailed and easy to follow. Thanks
I just want to thank you for this video. I find it a lot easier to make things for my little ones without patterns. I really enjoyed this one. It was so easy.
I enjoy helping my granddaughter sew simple projects. This was our project today. She is 7. The skirt turned out great. Thanks!!
I started at like 10 pm and it is now 5am. I have a headache but my daughter now has a pretty light blue silk skirt for her birthday today. Itll go great with her Frozen cake. Lol. And I owe it to you for having a simple tutorial. Def will check out more vids. Thank you!
First ever clothing project. Had to refer to the video a couple of times, but after the fabric prep it wasn’t too difficult for an absolute beginner. My granddaughter and her mum loved it and have requested more!
Thank you for your very clear instructions.
Thank you for your super quick response! I will be trying this for my great, great niece who is 2 1/2 years old.
Wonderful!
I LOVE THIS TUTORIAL! It took less than 45 minutes to make. Thank you so much!!!
Best & easiest way to make a skirt! Love it! Thank you gem!
Thanks so much for the great videos. I made my granddaughter a skirt and I used the french seam video to finish it professionally. I even made her doll one to match and finished it with french seams too..lol
Thank you for such a great video. I'm excited now, I can sew & make just about anything, BUT clothes. Till now. Now I can have fun making my daughter and granddaughters some skirts. Thanks again
I’ve come back this tutorial over and over again. Thank you for sharing!!
Found your video yesterday,thank you so much,simple and clear instructions.I’m too impatient so this makes up super quick.During lockdown I made 4 dresses for my youngest granddaughters using old T-shirts following a pattern via the internet.I want to make some trousers/shorts for my grandson next
Great tutorial couldn't be happier with lovely easy skirt ❤
Thank you so much. It will be my first time making my granddaughter a skirt. I’ve never sewn anything in my life. You made it look so easy. I’m going to try.
The material is very nice and the skirt is cute. I love it
wow, thank you so much for this tutorial, it is very simple that i followed every steps. i do not have all the materials that you have for cuttings but i manage to use what i have at the moment, and YEY i just made my first little girls skirts. thanks again, looking forward to learn more from watching your videos. Lord bless
Thank you!! Very easy to follow...already made 1 skirt the other day and we immediately went to the craft store for more fabric...while wearing her new skirt of course! Got some compliments too! Thanks again Crafty Gemini...me and my 5 year old daughter love your videos!
My mum just bought me a sewing machine today for my birthday and I will definitely be trying this out for my daughter! X
thank you thank you thank you so very much it took me at least 6 videos to get to you but it was well worth the wait. it's amazing how many people put videos on RUclips just for a simple tutorial but they don't make their tutorials seem very simple. but finally I found you and you saved the day thank you for making it simple and easy for me to make my daughters skirt!
I love the way you explain everything so clearly.. keep up the good work!!..thanks chica
Thank you so much! It's my first time sewing clothes. I watched other videos but felt frustrated and overwhelmed. Your video was friendly and simple enough for me to understand. You gave me the confidence to try. Thank you!!
Omg thank you so much I been on the hunt for 4 days looking for easy skirt to make for a birthday party (mini mouse) this is wayyyy simple and easy then the circle skirt!!!! Malo
I love you no nonsense sewing tutorials Vanessa...I'm going to make one ( or maybe a couple) of these skirts for my one year old granddaughter x
This was wonderful. Thank you so much. My daughter, 10, got a sewing machine from her Uncle Paul, yesterday, for Christmas. Today we have made a tartan skirt using your tutorial - it looks great, and so quick and easy for a child and a beginner. We are going to her Uncle Paul's for tea soon so she is wearing her skirt to show him. xx Merry Christmas.
Thank you Vanessa I made a skirt for my friend's little girl. This was super easy to follow and I am learning to sew. I converted your sizing as I'm in cm's for measurements as I'm in Australia. For anyone sewing in cm's as a guide 19 inches is 48cm. Keep up the great tutorials! Hope you might make some easy little boys clothes too. Love that I didn't have to go and run out and buy patterns and sensible to follow.
Thanks a lot,now I know where am making mistake. You are a good teacher.
As always, your tutorial is the best... just what I need, no nonsense, good tips. Simple and direct, but with a little fun thrown in at the end with your adorable model ! Thanks :)
To make it even simpler do the hem before you do the elastic! xx
+Carole Tack What about doing the hem and elastic before the side?
I ordered the pillowcase pattern from Crafty Gemini and I was so glad that I did. This is a wonderful tutorial with lots of tips for sewing the skirt nicely. Thank you!
the simplest and clearest tutorial on RUclips. am about to make one for my 3 yr old child.
Have just got my first ever sewing machine and will be following your tutorial when my fabric arrives thanks
I just made one of these for my cousin's 1 year old daughter and now I'm making her a second one! Thanks for the awesome and simple tutorial!!
Thank you so much Vanessa! I just made this for my 18" doll and it looked perfect!
The step were very simple and easy to follow.
Once again, thank you!
I know a little girl that would love this skirt..Thanks for sharing.
grt tutorial. Grt tip on the elastic.
I stitch up the hem before the elastic so it helps me handle straight material.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be making this for my ten year old sister, she LOVES dresses and skirts of any kind. She will be so excited that she can pick her pattern and fabric. It's very difficult finding things that fit her comfortably so this will be great. For anyone out there wondering if this skirt is ONLY for toddlers, it's not! :)
Thank you so much! My granddaughter loves her new skirts! I doubled the recommended width to make it a little more twirly as she says lol.
Had never made a skirt before, so glad I found this video!!! just finished making my daughter a skirt... thanks! :-)
Excellent tutorial. I was able to whip up a skirt so easily because of your video! Wish I could share a picture! Thank you!
Wow! All these years. You made sewing so simple! Wish we could hire you to teach our students!
Love how you explain the procedure, great directions.
Excellent tutorial, I found this easy to follow and great fun. I did make the skirt a bit too big for my niece, I think she breathed out too far when I said stand normally haha! Apart from that this tutorial is easy to follow and great fun. Thank you for sharing, I will be making this again :) xx
OMGOSH!!!!! This video tutorial is FABULOUS!!!!!! It looks like it will be easy and cute. I'm going to make 3 of these today (I have 3 lil girls) with some halloween fabric. I am a beginner sewer and this is GREAT!!! I LOVE YOU! I totally understood everything you said and did, you make it sooooo simple. Thanks inadvance.
Just beautiful, clear,and simple, thank you
Thank you! I never understood the measurements and I want to make my daughter a skirt for her birthday outfit and you just helped a bunch. I dont have all the cool gadgets you have everything will be hand stitched...but im so excited to try this. 👍😊
Perfect - thanks for sharing!!!
love this video ! I am actually a kid trying
to make a skirt for my baby sister!
I'm just starting out making my baby some clothes and this is one of the easiest videos out there to follow! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video :) I made my daughter a skirt for her 2nd Birthday tomorrow. It is the first time I have made a skirt for her.
I love this! I am going to make my daughter and I matching skirts.
Brilliant post, was very quick and easy. Made one today as my first project. It didn't take long but has given me a bit more confidence on the machine. Thanks :D
Thank you so much for your video tutorials. You make it so easy to follow. I am a beginner sewer and I want to try making this skirt. I am a subscriber. Thank you again for taking the time to teach others. Your little girl is just beautiful.
So cute and simple! Love the chicken fabric too. Thanks so much.
I'd like to see you make a simple jumper for a little girl. Or anything very simple to make for little ones. TY again for this one!
I used your tutorial to make prairie skirts for my daughters' Girl Scouts event. It was easy to understand. Thank you!
Just made an Encanto skirt for my granddaughter. She loved it and the tutorial was perfect and easy to follow. Thank you Vanessa XO
Thank you for this video! I needed to make a couple of skirts for a friend whose little girl had hip surgery and didn't want to go out to buy a pattern. Your video was perfect!
Made this for my toddler inshallah it fits , just guessed the waist . Very cute skirt Jazakallah Khair
This was great! I just made my petite one year old a beautiful skirt thanks to you! It was my first time and it was a success. Your instructions were crystal clear. I could not leave the video without first showing my appreciation! I will be checking out more videos in the future.
Vanessa, you are amazing!! My first real sewing project was using your pillowcase dress tutorial and PDF. So easy to follow! I made two of these skirts for my daughters to wear to Disney and now I am hooked! Can't wait to make more. Thank you so much for your awesome videos. I would love a tutorial for a simple lined zipper pouch that stands up. Thank you!!❤️
i have never ised a sewing machine just got one ladt night i will try to make it , great instructions
Thanks so much for clear explanation. I made my first item of clothing for my toddler and it came out well. I hope to make more. Thanks a lot.
Brilliantly clear and simple
Watching this in 2020! Lol. Made my daughters skirts today following your tutorial and they came out amazing!!! My first time sewing, I’m so proud of myself. Lol thank you for this video!!
Dear Crafty Gemini, your sewing tutorials are the bomb! thank you so much. I made your burrito pillowcase, turned out so cute. now, onto this darling little skirt.
Love how quickly and easily you made this skirt.Thank you, Vanessa!
I got a sewing machine for Christmas and have been avoiding it even though I was dying to buy it because everything just seemed so complicated. I am going to make this my first project for my almost 3 year old. Great tutorial, Thank you!! :)
Loved this tutorial, sat and made 2 skirts for my granddaughter after I watched this.
That was an awesome video!.....and very easy to follow. Your not only a crafter, you can teach as well.
Looks super easy...Going to give it a try! Please make more beginners videos!
So glad I found this video, I just made one and it came out great. This was my 1st time sewing. Thanks for the videos
I am definitely going to try this skirt for my soon-to-be 6 year old. She likes wearing skirts but she's really slim. I'd like to see how you would revamp an old pair of jeans into a skirt by either adding fabric past the pockets or by removing the inseam, kids or adults. I'm always looking for ways to remake school clothes from the previous year for them to wear over the summer.
Oops, I meant to say how fabulous you are looking! Congratulations!
I’d love one on a VERY SIMPLE top to wear with the skirt. A pair of elasticated shorts would be great too. X
Thank you. This skirt is going to be my first sewing project. X
Love Love Love your tutorials!!! I have made the clap hats, Fleece headband. So glad your here to teach me all these wonderful projects. Love your gardening as well. I hope your already planting. We have planted two pots of cherry tomatoes with some basil. Thanks Vanessa!!!
This was so helpful! Ive got 2 skirts down, 4 to go for my toddler!
Thank you so much for such simple video to follow to make a little skirt. Quite a few videos out there are not easy to follow. Thanks again
This is a great step by step tutorial!!! Thank you! Made my granddaughter a Daniel Tiger skirt!!
Love Love Love this! I absolutely love all of your tutorials. I find yours the most useful out of any others that I'm looking for.....I'm cheesy but I love when you say "Pretty side to Pretty side" ha ha....I find myself saying that when I'm sewing pretty side to pretty side lol.
Hi Vanessa.Thanks for another straightforward, easy to follow, tutorial.
Great tutorial made my first garment. A skirt for my little princess..!
I like how you allowed space for the elastic and ironed the spacing
cute cute! youre a really great teacher using directional words etc that is very very helpful!
Thank you for a WONDERFUL, well done, and easy to understand tutorial!!
That's a cute skirt idea. I can't wait to make one.