Here is an easy baby skirt pattern to fit any baby. One of the joys of having a new baby is sewing them clothing. Baby clothes don’t take up much fabric and are quick and easy to make. When I look back at the clothes I made for my daughter they look like tiny little doll clothing. I can’t believe how small she was!
Baby Skirt Pattern
The skirts in this baby skirt pattern have a simple elastic waist and double-fold hem. Make your skirts look even cuter by adding ric-rac or lace along the bottom. If you have an embroidery machine, you could even add a personalized monogram or picture.
Baby Skirt Pattern: Supplies
- Cotton fabric – I used cotton quilting fabric. Lightweight chambray or corduroy can also look nice for a Wintery look.
- Elastic – 1/2” (12mm) elastic for the waist.
- Optional – lace or ric-rac to decorate. Make sure the lace trim you choose is not scratchy on baby’s delicate skin.
- Safety pin for threading the elastic through the casing.
- Basic sewing supplies – thread, scissors
Measuring for Size
Measure your baby around the waist and from waist to knee or your desired length. Nappies do tend to make skirts appear shorter so I always like to measure to the mid or lower knee.
- Waist circumference ___________
- Finished length of skirt (waist to knee)__________
Baby Skirt Pattern: Cutting
Cut 2 rectangles from your fabric.
- Width – total waist circumference
- Length – finished length + 2” (5cm)
Cutting the width as the total waist circumference means the finished skirt will have a bit less than a two times gathering effect.
Baby Skirt Pattern: The Video
Watch this short YouTube video I made showing you the steps to make this baby skirt pattern. Otherwise, I have included the written instructions below.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly sewing and craft videos.
Press play below >>
Baby Skirt Pattern: The Instructions
- On the WRONG side of the front and back, press the top and bottom long edges over by 1/4” (6mm) then 3/4” (2cm).
- Pin the front to the back with right sides together with the pressed edges unfolded.
- Stitch the sides with a 1/2″ (12mm) seam.
- Finish the seams with a zig-zag, pinking shears or serger. (Read: seam finishes)
- Fold the pressed edges back over and pin.
- On the wrong side, stitch around the casing (top of the skirt) leaving a 1/2” (12mm) gap at one side.
- Stitch all the way around the hem (no gap).
- Cut the elastic the same size as the waist. Thread it through the gap with the safety pin. Overlap the ends of the elastic by ½ inch (12mm) and stitch. If possible try on the skirt and check the elastic is comfortable and not too loose. Some elastics stretch more than others resulting in a looser waist.
- Stitch the gap in the casing closed.
- Give your skirt a final press and decorate with lace or ric-rac. (Read: how to sew lace, how to sew ric-rac)
Now your skirt is all read to give to baby! Wear it with a simple t-shirt or onsie decorated with some of your leftover scraps.
More Baby Free Baby Projects
Shop Premium Baby Patterns
Shop for BABY PATTERNS at Treasurie
Agen says
Pretty nice post. I simply stumbled upon your weblog and wished
to mention that I have truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts.
In any case I’ll be subscribing for your feed and I hope you write again very soon!