How to Make a Basic Skirt
A 10-part course with Professor Pincushion
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Professor Pincushion has been picking up the thread and needle for over 15 years. She has experience in apparel and home decorating sewing, quilting, and embroidery. She’s taught private and group sewing lessons and continues to develop her own... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 41 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 4
- Exercises 39
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57 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEClothes Making lesson 1Free6 CQ
Want to design yourself the perfect skirt? In this lesson, part one of four, learn how to take measurements and start draft the front of your skirt block.
with Professor PincushionWant to design yourself the perfect skirt? In this lesson, part one of four, learn how to take measurements and start draft the front of your skirt block.
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11 minClothes Making lesson 26 CQ
Finish up the front of your skirt block! Learn how to draft the hip curve and create darts for the waistline before moving onto the back of your pattern.
with Professor PincushionFinish up the front of your skirt block! Learn how to draft the hip curve and create darts for the waistline before moving onto the back of your pattern.
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9 minClothes Making lesson 35 CQ
Once you have finished the front of your skirt block, making the back is easy. Get started in part of three of this series on pattern making.
with Professor PincushionOnce you have finished the front of your skirt block, making the back is easy. Get started in part of three of this series on pattern making.
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8 minClothes Making lesson 45 CQ
Time to put the finishing touches on your skirt block and make a muslin out of it! In the final part of this series, add the waistband and buttonhole.
with Professor PincushionTime to put the finishing touches on your skirt block and make a muslin out of it! In the final part of this series, add the waistband and buttonhole.
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10 minClothes Making lesson 56 CQ
Use your basic skirt block to sew a brand new piece of DIY clothing! Professor Pincushion shows you how to cut the essential pieces and sew darts.
with Professor PincushionUse your basic skirt block to sew a brand new piece of DIY clothing! Professor Pincushion shows you how to cut the essential pieces and sew darts.
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10 minClothes Making lesson 66 CQ
Once you have cut the basic pieces of fabric and sewn your darts, learn how to assemble the center back seam and add a zipper to your basic skirt.
with Professor PincushionOnce you have cut the basic pieces of fabric and sewn your darts, learn how to assemble the center back seam and add a zipper to your basic skirt.
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10 minClothes Making lesson 76 CQ
Ready to tackle the next part in making your basic skirt? Learn how to sew your skirt front to your skirt back and apply a waistband with interfacing.
with Professor PincushionReady to tackle the next part in making your basic skirt? Learn how to sew your skirt front to your skirt back and apply a waistband with interfacing.
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9 minClothes Making lesson 85 CQ
In the final part of Professor Pincushion's series on creating a basic skirt, learn how to finish the waistband, attach hooks-and-eyes, and sew a hem.
with Professor PincushionIn the final part of Professor Pincushion's series on creating a basic skirt, learn how to finish the waistband, attach hooks-and-eyes, and sew a hem.
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11 minClothes Making lesson 96 CQ
Now that you've made a basic skirt, embellish it with a colorful lining! Your original garment designs will look professional inside and out.
with Professor PincushionNow that you've made a basic skirt, embellish it with a colorful lining! Your original garment designs will look professional inside and out.
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10 minClothes Making lesson 106 CQ
Patch pockets can add both functionality and decoration to your basic skirt. Learn how to draft and sew patch pockets for your skirt in this lesson.
with Professor PincushionPatch pockets can add both functionality and decoration to your basic skirt. Learn how to draft and sew patch pockets for your skirt in this lesson.
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12159 min12-part Clothes Making course83 CQ
What’s the best part about making your own clothes? Customization! Now that you’ve tackled Professor Pincushion’s first course on “How to Make a Basic Skirt,” transform your basic skirt block into a unique garment that screams “you!” Are you the flared or pencil skirt type? Add pockets to your skirt for practicality or ruffles for a fun and flirty feel. You'll also learn how to add pleats to your skirt and make changes to the waistline. Why make one skirt when there are so many styles to choose from?
with Professor PincushionWhat’s the best part about making your own clothes? Customization! Now that you’ve tackled Professor Pincushion’s first course on “How to Make a Basic Skirt,” transform your basic skirt block into a unique garment that screams “you!” Are you the flared or pencil skirt type? Add pockets to your skirt for practicality or ruffles for a fun and flirty feel. You'll also learn how to add pleats to your skirt and make changes to the waistline. Why make one skirt when there are so many styles to choose from?
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10119 min10-part Clothes Making course63 CQ
Hate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
with Professor PincushionHate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
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10115 min10-part Clothes Making course64 CQ
Making your own tank top or t-shirt is easier than you think. Professor Pincushion shows you how to use your own measurements to create patterns for a basic t-shirt or tank top. For even more unique fun, you can learn how to do variations to the blocks in order to add different types of sleeves, yokes, and even a t-shirt dress. Once you have your pattern, let us show you how to sew it all together. Making your own unique clothes is fun and creative.
with Professor PincushionMaking your own tank top or t-shirt is easier than you think. Professor Pincushion shows you how to use your own measurements to create patterns for a basic t-shirt or tank top. For even more unique fun, you can learn how to do variations to the blocks in order to add different types of sleeves, yokes, and even a t-shirt dress. Once you have your pattern, let us show you how to sew it all together. Making your own unique clothes is fun and creative.
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8173 min8-part Crafts course90 CQ
Expert sewist Professor Pincushion takes you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and instructions you need to make fashionable DIY accessories and necessities.
with Professor PincushionExpert sewist Professor Pincushion takes you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and instructions you need to make fashionable DIY accessories and necessities.
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448 min4-part Clothes Making course26 CQ
Have some sewing repairs to do, but need a few sewing tips to get started? Learn important sewing tricks from expert seamstress Professor Pincushion, including how to repair a hole in your jeans!
with Professor PincushionHave some sewing repairs to do, but need a few sewing tips to get started? Learn important sewing tricks from expert seamstress Professor Pincushion, including how to repair a hole in your jeans!
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7138 min7-part Clothes Making course73 CQ
Making your own clothes isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Follow along as Mimi G—fashion designer and style blogger—shows you how to put together a cute DIY skirt from start to finish.
with Mimi G StyleMaking your own clothes isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Follow along as Mimi G—fashion designer and style blogger—shows you how to put together a cute DIY skirt from start to finish.
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10119 min10-part Clothes Making course63 CQ
Hate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
with Professor PincushionHate it when you find the perfect dress, but it just doesn't fit? In this comprehensive DIY sewing course, Professor Pincushion shows you how to make your own fitted bodice to complement a homemade skirt. Learn which measurements to take, how to draft the basic bodice block and pattern, and, finally, sew the garment together for a professional look. Your creativity and handiwork will be rewarded with a statement dress.
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21172 min21-part Crafts course95 CQ
Appliqué, the process of sewing small fabric pieces onto a background, is an exciting way to explore textiles. In this course, learn about fusible web appliqué and construct a floral hanging quilt.
with Chatterbox QuiltsAppliqué, the process of sewing small fabric pieces onto a background, is an exciting way to explore textiles. In this course, learn about fusible web appliqué and construct a floral hanging quilt.
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19233 min19-part Clothes Making course126 CQ
Discover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
with Sure Fit DesignsDiscover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
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653 min6-part Clothes Making course30 CQ
In this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
with Izzy MeimsaabIn this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
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10101 min10-part Clothes Making course57 CQ
Are you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
with Professor PincushionAre you interested in pattern making or designing your own clothes? This course from Professor Pincushion walks you through the process of drafting a basic skirt using your own measurements, so that your DIY creation fits you and your style perfectly. You will also learn how to stitch together and assemble a skirt based on your pattern, add lining, and attach patch pockets. Clothes making has never been easier.
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461 min4-part Clothes Making course33 CQ
Step into clothes-making with this course on how to make a wrap top, front slit maxi dress from style blogger and designer Mimi G Style. From taking measurements to trying it on, make a DIY dress!
with Mimi G StyleStep into clothes-making with this course on how to make a wrap top, front slit maxi dress from style blogger and designer Mimi G Style. From taking measurements to trying it on, make a DIY dress!
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11158 min11-part Clothes Making course85 CQ
Want to take a different approach to dressing for prom? DIY master Sophie Maletsky shows you how to make a custom duct tape prom dress in this challenging and rewarding course.
with Sophie's WorldWant to take a different approach to dressing for prom? DIY master Sophie Maletsky shows you how to make a custom duct tape prom dress in this challenging and rewarding course.
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19233 min19-part Clothes Making course126 CQ
Discover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
with Sure Fit DesignsDiscover how to design and sew a perfect little black dress that is customized to your own body's measurements in this pattern drafting and sewing course from Sure Fit Designs.
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653 min6-part Clothes Making course30 CQ
In this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.
with Izzy MeimsaabIn this sewing course, seamstress Izzy Meimsaab demonstrates how to make a flattering peplum tunic step-by-step, from drafting the pattern to sewing the tunic into a ready-to-wear piece.