Baby Skirt Pattern (Free Pattern + Video)

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 skirts are quick and easy to make and don’t take up much fabric. Looking back at the clothes I made for my daughter, they look like tiny little doll clothing. I can’t believe how small she was!

The skirts in this baby skirt pattern have a simple elastic waist and double-fold hem. Add ric-rac or lace along the bottom to make your skirts look even cuter. If you have an embroidery machine, you could add a personalized monogram or picture.

Baby Skirt Pattern

Here is the free baby skirt pattern, including a suggested cutting guide for baby up to 24 months and the step by step sewing instructions.

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 the baby’s delicate skin.
• Safety pin for threading the elastic through the casing.
• Basic sewing supplies – thread, scissors

Measuring The Baby 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)__________

Video Tutorial

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, Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Cutting the Fabric

Cut 2 rectangles for the baby skirt pattern 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.

Here’s a table for cutting measurements for baby skirts in different sizes:

Size	Baby Waist	Finished Length	CUT 2 Pieces
0-3 months	16″	6″	16Wx8H
3-6 months	17″	7″	17Wx9H
6-12 months	18″	8″	18Wx10H
12-18 months	19″	9″	19Wx11H
18-24 months	20″	10″	20Wx12H

Step 2 – Press the Hems

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).

Step 3 – Sew the Side Seams

Pin the front to the back with the 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)

Step 4 – Sew the Casing

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.

Step 5 – Decorating the Baby Skirt

Give your skirt for baby a final press and decorate with lace or ric-rac. (Read: how to sew lace, how to sew ric-rac)

Now your baby skirt pattern is all ready to give to the baby! Wear it with a simple t-shirt or onesie decorated with some of your leftover scraps. See our complete collection of printable girls clothing patterns and enjoy instant-download PDF projects that make sewing simple.

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