The Simplest and Most Comfortable Skirt you can make 

Can't believe how many videos I had to go through to find this simple video. This is so calming

I used to make skirts like these by hand, no pattern, no sewing machine. Simple top, blazer and heels and I was ready for work.

Shalom from Texas, I'm a super beginner sewing person, I have been wanting to learn how to make skirts as I love how it is flattering to a woman especially with hips and butt, you make this look so easy, I set a goal to learn to sew this summer . I will be following your videos and guidance thank you so much 👑🛡️🗡️🔥🧬🌈

Me toooooooo! I have cupboards full A dear friend went into a home and she had a life times worth of material and l was lucky to get 3 car loads ! When l saw how much it was my husband had a fit and said you can’t keep it all but guess what!!! I fitted it in and still l buy more!!! Xx

My hips are a size larger than my tops so dresses either have to be homemade or altered.Thus I usually wear skirts and tops.I usually prefer mid calf length - I'm 73, so legs no longer good looking. Thank you for this very simple method to make a skirt.

'i don't know what happened?' I laughed , such a familiar phrase in a material store. Lol Thankyou for your help.

🤣🤣 funny how fabric just jumps in to our basket 🧺

Laura you really made me giggle! Elastic = a big bag of fabric!! Fabric stores are dangerous and deliciously tempting 😆. Nice skirt, thank you for sharing as always.

nice instruction and very easy skirt

Excellent tutorial. You make making a skirt look so easy.

Lovely skirt ! Thank you so much.

Back in the 1950s, I wore homemade skirts almost like your's to school. Mine were made from cotton. Thank you for showing me how good these skirts look. This type of skirt would be perfect for Summer. I don't wear shorts or short pants. Long, pull on skirts will be perfect. I need to get my T-shirts out and go shopping for fabric to match my best T-shirts. I thought at first that you had made a matching blouse to match your skirt. Making a matching blouse of the same fabric and print will give me the look of a dress. Plus the skirt and blouse may be worn with other tops and bottoms. Thank you for this wonder idea nd video.

I've been making these for years...we call them Mom's 15 min skirt!! I don't hem...just run it through the serger...these are generally very casual skirts...so that type of hem is fine!! I have several of these skirts in my arsenal of summer must haves!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Once again i learnt something new: non roll elastic! Who ever invented this: thank you so much!

Great video thank you. Your skirt fit you to a Tee.

Very beautiful skirt, love how you showed the option to wear as a dress also. Beautiful job, Thank you

Thank you I have just bought beautiful floaty fabric with a lace edge I did not know what to make with it I just knew I had to buy it…I now know exactly what I am making thank you so much for the inspiration. As always a great video and thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge. Kind regards from Scotland xx

I really enjoy your videos, but I very much appreciate the garment sewing advice and reminders. I enjoyed this video, and thanks for the ideas!

Thank you so much for this video. You make sewing a skirt look too easy. My abilities are so bad, my mother said she didn’t have the patience to teach me, and she was right. I retained nothing from my sewing lessons. She passed a few weeks ago and watching this video reminded me of her. She made me the most gorgeous dress and also my bridesmaid dress for my friend’s wedding. She was truly gifted. Im going to get some fabric and give this a go. Thank you, again.

All I can saw is Wow! Thanks for the great tutorial. I came to sewing later in life and some things seem very challenge worthy. The way you described the details of sewing it makes me unafraid to try. Thank you!

Rayon challis is my favorite flowy skirt fabric.

Thanks for the tutorial. That's an easy way to make a skirt. Lovey it. My Mom was great in making any type of clothes. Even seeing in a catalogue something she liked and rapidly it was ready. Her sewing machine is mine now and I use it a lot makes me have fond memories of her. Sigh. But readily I say I'll never get to sew perfectly as she did. It's one of my hobbies now.

Have never made clothing and these skirts look perfect for summertime wear. Guess I'll have to take the plunge and make these! Thanks so much for all you do for us!

Love the ease and adaptability of the skirt. You look beautiful and classy

I had a few skirts like that when i was a young girl, mum made for me!!! Then i made myself a few as i grew older they are comfortable and easy to wear, no zips or panels!!! I also cut down a few dresses i no longer wore and gathered them with elastic in the waistline!!!

I have the same problem when I go to the fabric store. Ha-ha!

Thank you sooooo much for another amazing how-to video! I’m a quilter, not a seamstress but I like to make me a few pieces of comfortable clothing for the warmer weather. This will DEFINITELY be something that I make for myself because I just can’t seem to find what I want in the average box store. 👍🏻💖👵🏻

I love this skirt tutorial. I am a big fan of yours. I make your pillow covers all the time, I use the same pillow I just switch out my pillow cover. Thank you so much for making sewing fun. I am a huge fan of yours. GOD Bless

You have inspired me! I first began making my own clothes in 1965, and continued until I began quilt construction in 1995. I have not made a garment since then. I do, however, have a beautiful piece of knit fabric that would result in a lovely skirt. It wouldn't take long to do. I just need to buy elastic for the waist. Thank you for sharing this today. Nina in Wichita, Kansas.

My favorite outfit is a flowy skirt, camisole, and cropped short sleeve light sweater or thin bolero style over piece. So when I saw your outfit I was like YES! This is mine kind of sewing! I have just the fabric for it too, waiting to be made. And that’s exactly how I do elastic to keep it from twisting.

LOL covid has had me gain weight thus having me thinking of making myself a few skirts. Thanks for the trick on the elastic. Didn't know there were no roll elastics. I'll get sewing on a new projet. Thanks again. I love your simple and well taught video. And I love your personality. Thanks again. First time I see your video

I sew clothes and few little quilts but watch your calming educational videos. I see how some quilters never learned how to use patterns or sew clothes tools but have great skills to rely on. Thanks

You are an excellent teacher. I love this video.

Thank You for the detailed verbal instructions. Also your camera view is awesome, which I appreciate. You made me feel confident that I can do this.

Hi! I had a busy day sewing and filming in my sewing room today. I'm so thankful that I get to sit down and watch your video! I'm still hand sewing and mending my blue jeans but I have you to keep me company. I hope you have a beautiful week ahead. Thank you for sharing your video and your talent.

I like the variety of ways to wear the skirt/dress. Great fabric find, so lovely.

I love the way you shop! Elastic is all I need….and yet one finds themselves leaving the store with a big bag of goodies! In high school I made some skirts like that and tops to match! I never knew about all those hints you told us about! The material you chose is absolutely beautiful and love how it can be a skirt or a dress! Beautiful!

I absolutely love the versatility of the skirt/dress! And the fabric you chose is lovely.

Thank you Laura, It turned out lovely and looks good on you. 🥰 Chris

I was looking funny two different ways to wear 👍🤩❤️

I'm looking to make more skirts this summer. I have a condition and since 2014 I haven't been able to wear pants until less they're the stretchy/exercise ones. Can't handle the seam in jeans. So I make a lot of skirts. I like a floral or some sort of pattern and most in stores are solid colors or a pattern that's just not for me. Thanks for sharing. You're such a good teacher.

Love, love, love this easy skirt!! The fabric is simply beautiful!! I know I can make this because of you Laura. Thanks for explaining it throughly!!!!🤗 👍💙💕 💜

I find it easier to do a neat bottom hem before I make the tube shape. It’s actually quite easy to then decide what length you want and adjust from the top if necessary . I do the same with curtains, as the bottom hem is going to be so visible, I’d rather sew it on a long flat piece as I’m not an expert machine stitcher and I can get a neater result that way. I also prefer a long piece of flat core to tie through a little gap instead of elastic- maybe I’ve been unlucky, but that flat elastic always seems to twist and distort on me looking bulky and messy. You looked so cute btw!

This will be a great idea for some of those silky soft cotton quilt fabrics that I won’t use for quilts.But first I need to measure how much I have for a skirt. The long skirt is a great idea for a strapless dress!

You are a great explainer! My mother tongue is not English, I understood everything you spoke, though! And the skirt looks great on you! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing, it is a lovely skirt, and you included great tips! I have my Bernina Record from the '70's and now 2 more that my dear Aunt left me in her will, from the late '90's.

Thank you for this tutorial. I've wanted to try garment sewing, and this is a great place to start.

Tons of fabric in my possession, just waiting to become skirts and other stuff. Thanks!

Thank you. The skirt looks lovely on you. I think I will give this a try as I want something nice and simple - something that I can make over and over again, over the years :) x

Laura very pretty skirt going have to make it just have the right fabric for it to!!! Its nice quick and easy just what I like, thank you so much for sharing with us all and teaching us! Thank you for all you done US Hugs Liz x

I absolutely loved this skirt video. I've been wanting to sew a simple skirt now for quite a long time. I certainly feel confident I can make it. Thank you so very much.

Beautiful skirt! Great tutorial! Thank you, Laura!

Oh, I do love that fabric. And the skirt does look simple to make. I have some fabric that I've been wanting to make a skirt with, but just wasn't sure which style to make. Well, this video helped make that decision for me. I'm definitely going to give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing. 😀

Thnk you sow much gor sharing it is so easy many blessings

Making one now! Thanks! The right fabric makes all the difference! The nearest fabric store I know of is nearly 2 hrs away so when I can go, I'm planning to load up!

Thank is certainly a great idea. I wear jeans often, but I’m getting older and would like something a little more dressy, but casual) when I go out! Thank you!

Very nice! I hadn’t thought about making myself clothing in a very long time. Just piecing and quilting. It might be time for a couple of spring skirts.😁

Love your skirt. Great printed material.

I love making skirts for me to wear especially with an elastic waist. So simple, sew very easy!

Thank you for sharing

I did a toddler dress pattern with a skirt this style and was looking for a video to help me do one with elastic for just the skirt! This was so helpful and the tips to prevent the elastic from twisting are perfect! Thank you!

Hi Laura - The skirt looks awesome on you. Love the different ways you can wear it. The sleeveless dress is such a great idea. I’ve made these type skirts before and they are so simple to make and the best part is you get to choose the fabrics you want. See ya next time! 💕☀️🧵

I made a similar skirt in 7th or 8th grade Home-Ec class I had finished the assigned project and there was still a week or so left in the sewing portion of the class before we switched to the cooking portion so this was an assignment that kept me busy while the others were still struggling with their own projects. Back then 60 inch fabrics were not the norm so mine ended up a lot tighter, harder to take big steps. Mom taught us (three girls) how to sew when my older sister was in Home-Ec class three years earlier and I was already making some of my own school clothes by the time I took the class.

Thanks Laura!! You’re awesome and I love this video tutorial.

I've made these for my granddaughters when little. This inspired me to try to make something for me!

That's cute, I learnt how to hold the elastic straight and shall be doing it as I do stitch these skirts sometimes. Thank you 😊

So simple, yet so cute!

I hate when the elastic twists, and it almost always does in the wash. Have had to take out the waist seam on pants and skirts to fix it so many times I could scream. Usually, I take out the waist seam, sew the elastic to the fabric at the TOP on the underside of the band where it sits against me, then fold the fabric back down over the elastic and stitch the seam back down to enclose the elastic. This puts that stitching at the top so it does not fold or creep down, and the seam does not show. I do this on skirts and pants I make as well. The elastic can not roll or twist this way. But it is a time waisting pain to make sure that the elastic is stretched evenly along the fabric before sewing. Your tip to sew vertically every several inches just saved me hours of tedium at my machine that I can use for more sewing fun on quilts and other projects. Thank you "sew" much!

Love your instructions. I too, made skirts similar to this years ago but they had a zipper and a waist band. This skirt will be so much easier. I prefer skirts or dresses in the summer because they are cooler. Thank you for making this tutorial.

Recently I was fortunate to purchase a friend’s serger and have been wanting to make something with it. I am definitely going to give this skirt a try. Thank you for another wonderful video💕

Hi Laura I enjoy watching your videos so much but they have always been crafting videos I enjoyed this one hope you do some more dress making ones.

Your outfit looks so beautiful

When I make an elastic casing like this, I also stitch along the top (folded) edge, too. It just makes the casing a little more “tailored”. Great tutorial!

Really enjoyed your video. Your skirt turned out so nice. You are so pleasant to listen to and seem so nice. I am petite too, in height. I've made many such skirts over the years. They're fun and easy. Tho some of my methods of sewing such a project are different than yours when finished they end up with the same results, a cute, simple skirt. Ive gotten to the point where I more enjoy the drapier fabric rather than the stiff cottons. I'm thinking of making a 18th century style full length skirt, but modernizing the pattern just a bit...best wishes. Happy sewing!

Awesomely simple. I do believe you have inspired me to get sewing! Thankyou!'

Love the versatility of it!

Oh, is this cute. So versatile. Pockets on the side would be great, too.

This is perfect, Laura. I'm going to try to make a skirt for myself using your instructions. Thank you!

Thank you Laura. I really trust all your tutorials and If I am going to invest my time and money, I know I will get a great result with your help.

Such a great tutorial! Thank you!! 🥰

Thank You 💐💯❤️ Yes you answered my Spring and Summer wardrobe question

Loved this skirt, you reminded me how easy it is to make a beautiful skirt! Thanks so much!

SO cute!! Pretty and easy!

Love how you made it into a little dress, too!

This is a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing. And I also love that white jacket, so cute!

This looks like a great and easy project!

Such a pretty skirt. TY for sharing this technique with us.

I purchased beautiful fabric to make my wife a shirt, as it was the end if the roll I purchased thr lot. I made the skirt as you have done, but made a pleat at the lower edge as I thought it may have been a bit tight for a big step.

Short question. Did you remember to purchase the ribbon? LOL That fabric is gorgeous and suits your coloring to a T.

Good tutorial. I haven't sewn any clothes for years now but may make this.

Wowsers Laura... Definitely making one.. I got some free fabric to make one.. Going to order the elastic and love the extra stitching on the band to stop it twisting...

Thanks for sharing! Great tutorial & I’ll give this a try!

I have made my skirts this way for many years now. Sometimes, I have used extra wide elastic, and , dividing the skirt and elastic into fourths, I have matched those points, then pulled the elastic and sewed the elastic on in several rows -- sort of like store purchased skirts sometimes have. I do turn down the top about 1/4 or so of an inch. Then, I put the top edge of the elastic at the turned under edge. I make that m y first line of stitching. This is a little more time consuming, but not by much. I am sure you already have all this in your arsenal, but maybe someone else can benefit from it. Thank you for an excellent video!

Hello Laura I'm new to your channel thank you so much for sharing your sewing expertise with me I really love the way you explain how to make that skirt you are amazing❤ will definitely make 2 skirts.

Lovely skirt, fantastic tutorial. Thank you.

I was taught to sew a narrow seam along the top of the elastic to keep it in place along with the bottom row of stitches.

Your video was hands down the best I’ve watched. I feel so very confident to make my daughter and her friend their Halloween skirts now. I thought one yard of fabric was going to be plenty for the two of them as they want mini skirts but after watching your tutorial they are going to have the best skirts now and I most definitely need more fabric. I think I’ll make a practice one first to be on the safe side as the fabric they have chosen wasn’t cheap and I’d hate to mess that fabric up. Blessings

love it Thanks Laura!!!!

Thank you for teaching me.

Thank you soooo much for your excellent tutorial!! I am very eager to try making my first skirt!! So flattering and it looks so easy!! I have enough fabric to make one or two ha ha! Thanks again!!