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Baby Skirt Pattern

Learn how to make a baby skirt pattern with this easy tutorial that will help you sew a skirt of any size.
Course Easy Beginner
Keyword Sewing Patterns
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing Basics Needle, thread, pins, iron, safety pin

Ingredients

  • Cotton Fabric
  • ½" (12mm) elastic Length is baby waist circumference
  • Optional - Lace or ric-rac

Instructions

  • Measure your baby's waist and the length from waist to knee.
  • Cut 2 rectangles of fabric: Width = total waist measurement, Length = waist to knee + 2"
  • On the wrong side of the rectangles, press the top and bottom long edges over by ¼" then ¾". After pressing, gently open up the edges.
  • With the rectangles right sides together, stitch the sides. (All the way to the top of the open pressed edges). Finish the seams.
  • Fold the pressed top and bottom back over.
  • Stitch around the top casing leaving a ½" gap on one side.
  • Stitch the hem.
  • Thread the elastic through the gap in the casing with a safety pin.
  • Stitch the gap closed. Decorate with lace or ric-rac.

Notes

Conversions: ¼"= 6mm, ½" = 12mm, ¾" = 2cm, 2" = 5cm
Full article at https://blog.treasurie.com/baby-skirt-pattern/