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2/04/2024

How to Sew a Double Slit Mini Skirt (With Free PDF Pattern)

Do you love sewing and making your own clothes? If so, you’re going to love this tutorial. In this post, I’m going to show you how to sew a double slit mini skirt from scratch. This is a very easy and fun project that you can do in your spare time. And the best part is, you don’t need to buy a pattern, because I’m going to give you one for free. You just need to adjust it a little bit to create the double slit effect. This skirt is perfect for any season and any occasion. You can dress it up or down, depending on your mood.

What You’ll Need

To make this skirt, you’ll need the following materials and tools:

Fabric of your choice (I used a unstretchy cotton, but you can use any fabric that has some stretch to it)
Sewing machine
Scissors
Pins
Measuring tape
Iron
Free PDF pattern (download it from the link below)

Waist Darts

Learn more and see my detailed step by step post on this fantastic sewing hack and watch the video here.

How to Add a Slit

Watch my detailed video on how to add a slit to any skirt or dress.

How to Sew a Double Slit Mini Skirt

Step 1: Download and print the free PDF pattern from the link below. . Make sure you print it at 100% scale and check the test square to ensure the correct size. The pattern has two pieces: the front and the back. Cut out the pieces and tape them together along the dashed lines.

Step 2: Fold your fabric in half, right sides together, and place the pattern on top of it. Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut around it, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. You should have two identical pieces of fabric.

Step 3: Mark the slit lines on the front and back pieces. The slit lines are indicated by the solid lines on the pattern. You can use a fabric marker, chalk, or pins to mark them.

Step 4: Sew along the slit lines, starting from the bottom edge and stopping about 2 inches from the top edge. Backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam. Cut the seam allowance along the slit lines, being careful not to cut the stitches.

Step 7: Now, you need to sew the waistband to the skirt. To do this, place the waistband pieces right sides together, matching the short edges. Pin and sew along the short edges, using a 5/8 inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowances open. Fold the waistband in half, wrong sides together, and press it. Then, unfold the waistband and pin it to the top edge of the skirt, right sides together, matching the side seams and the notches. Sew along the top edge, using a 5/8 inch seam allowance. Press the seam allowances up and the waistband down.

How to Style a Double Slit Mini Skirt

Now that you have your double slit mini skirt, you can style it in many different ways. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

Here are some tips and examples for styling a double slit mini skirt,:

For a casual and sporty look

Style proposition for double slit mini skirt.

Pair it with a T-shirt, a denim jacket, and sneakers. You can also add some accessories like a cap, a backpack, or a belt.

For a semi-formal and chic look

You can pair your skirt with a blouse, a blazer, and mules. You can also add some accessories like a necklace, a clutch, or a scarf.

For a party and sexy look

Think to pair with a crop top, a leather jacket, and heels. You can also add some accessories like earrings, a crossbody bag, or a choker.

For a brunch and girly look

Pair your double slit mini skirt with a sweater, a trench coat, and flats. You can also add some accessories like a hat, a tote bag, or a bracelet.

For a coffee date and cozy look

Your skirt will look great with a cardigan, a turtleneck, and boots. You can also add some accessories like a beret, a satchel, or a ring.

Watch the Video Tutorial

If you want to see how I made this skirt in more detail, you can watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. In the video, I’ll show you how to sew a double slit mini skirt step by step, and I’ll also give you some tips and tricks along the way.

You can watch the video here.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more sewing tutorials. And if you make this skirt, please share it with me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to see your creations.

Download the Free PDF Pattern

To download the free PDF pattern for this skirt, just click the link below.

Download the free PDF pattern here.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and learned how to sew a double slit mini skirt. This skirt is one of my favorite DIY projects ever, and I’m sure you’ll love it too. Happy sewing! 😍

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10/23/2023

Euphoria Style Halter Top: A Simple Sewing Tutorial for Beginners

Hi everyone,

I have some exciting news for you today. I just uploaded a new video on my YouTube channel where I show you how to sew a halter top with drop neckline from any fabric.

This is a fun and easy project that you can do without using any ready pattern. You just need some fabric, scissors, pins, and a sewing machine. I’ll explain how to measure yourself, how to draw the lines on the fabric, how to cut and sew the pieces together, and how to add the tie straps at the back. You can adjust the neckline depth with the tie straps according to your preference.

My inspiration for this project was the Euphoria serial, which has some amazing outfits and styles. I love how my halter top turned out and I hope you will too.

You can watch the video here

My pattern can be sewn from both stretch and non stretch fabric, you just need to make minor changes to the pattern

Sewing the top with non stretch fabric:

Fabric Types:

Thin Lightweight fabrics

Silk Fabrics

Cotton Lawn

Viscose fabric

Cotton Voile

Sewing the top with stretch fabric:

Fabric Types:

Stretch jersey knit

Cotton jersey knit

Stretch cotton poplin

Stretch cotton shirting

Stretch cotton jacquard

changes that need to be made to the pattern when sewing with stretch fabric

Example

full bust measurements 96 :4 = 24 cm

1/4 bust measurements 24 cm - 2 cm = 22 cm

How to sew stretch fabric and How to Find Fabric Stretch Ratio for Pattern Making

You adjust the neckline depth with the tie at the back of the blouse, you add the length of the tie depending on the size you choose, examples below.

After cutting and sewing the tie straps on the sides, this is what the pattern looks like

How to sew a top :

150cm x 150cm square fold in half and fold in half again

in the side fold draw the length of the top 42 cm

on the top fold line draw a line depending on the size you choose, for example M size 60 cm

from the top 6 cm (tie thickness)

then 1/6 bust measurements 16 cm armhole

bust line 14 bust measurements 24 cm + 1 cm seam allowance = 25 cm

and waist line 1/4 waist measurements 17 cm + 1 cm seam allowance = 18 cm

connect waist line with bust and round armhole then cut

trace the width of the tie to the top on the side of the blouse and cut out 4 ties

pin the ties to the side of the blouse with right sides together and sew.

then fold the top in half right sides together and hem line, leave a 5 cm gap to turn the blouse right side out, sew the gap and the top is ready

If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more sewing tips and tutorials. You can also leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more sewing projects.

Happy sewing! 😊

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8/31/2023

How to Sew a Maxi Skirt with No Pattern | Beginners Sewing Tutorial

Hello, my lovely sewists! I have some exciting news for you. I have just uploaded a new video on my YouTube channel where I show you how to sew a maxi skirt without using a pattern. Yes, you heard me right. No pattern needed!

This is a very easy and fun project that anyone can do. You only need some basic sewing skills and some materials that you probably already have at home. You will also learn some valuable tips and tricks on how to sew this maxi skirt with ease and confidence.

A maxi skirt is a long skirt that reaches down to the ground or near the ankles. It is a versatile and flattering garment that can be worn in any season and styled in many different ways. Maxi skirts have been around for a long time, but they became especially popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when hippies favored them for their flowing and bohemian look1. Since then, maxi skirts have come in and out of fashion, but they are always a classic and timeless choice.

How to Sew a Maxi Skirt with No Pattern | Beginners Sewing Tutorial CLICK!

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To sew a maxi skirt without using a pattern, you will need some fabric of your choice, preferably with some stretch, a sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins, a measuring tape, and an elastic band for the waistband. You will also need to measure yourself and cut the fabric according to your size and desired length. Then, you will sew the seams, make the waistband, and hem the skirt. It’s that simple!

DIY Maxi Skirt | Easy Elastic Gathered Skirt

How to make a long skirt without a pattern

But wait, there’s more! For this video, I have included a free PDF pattern for pockets that you can download from the link. In the video, I will show you how to add these pockets to your maxi skirt and make it even more practical and stylish. These pockets are easy to sew and can be added to many different sewing projects.

So if you’re ready, go watch the video now and let me know what you think. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and leave me a comment if you enjoyed this tutorial.

[Watch the video on how to sew a maxi skirt without using a pattern here]

How to make a skirt without a pattern

The impact of fabrics on the final appearance of the skirt and the modifications you can make with them:

1. Very flowy, delicate fabrics

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This group of fabrics looks extremely impressive! You can choose a material with a gloss, satin or light, even translucent effect. The downside of such fabrics is that they are, unfortunately, difficult to sew because they move and are difficult to control, so be sure to load the cut and sewn fabric, even with pebbles. Before sewing, remember about stabilization – it is worth gluing or basting all seams for peace of mind.

2. Middle ground fabrics - neither flowing nor holding shape

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This group includes mainly fabrics of natural origin , cotton cambrics, softer linen. This is the most popular group of fabrics, because they are quite easy to sew! They are neither too thick (like denim or artificial leather), nor do they shift when sewing like flowing materials from the first group.

I highly recommend them for all beginners !

3. The last main group: heavy weight and thick fabrics

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Think about denim , real and fake leather, thick linen, those are all fabrics which hold their shape tightly. Any stiff fabric strongly sticks out from the body and breaks into thick folds.

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For sewing, use special needles and clips instead of pins so as not to make holes in the fabric! I use heavy duty metal ones, those plastics breaks very fast.

4. "Fan'' fabrics

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I don't recommend them for beginners but after some practice , go get it !

For sure they level up and add some spice to every plain skirt

How to sew a skirt for beginners

2 versions of maxi skirt , both perfect for beginners and without the need of a pattern to sew them

If you love maxi skirts but this one is way too simple for you, you must check out my different variation of this kind of skirt : tiered maxi skirt.
This skirt is beginner friendly as well and you don't need any pattern to sew it !

Check out this video with step by step tutorial on how to sew it .