How to Sew a Side Slit Skirt- No Pattern Necessary
How to Sew a Side Slit Skirt- No Pattern Necessary and beginner-friendly!
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This easy-to-follow tutorial can be adjusted to any length and to a variety of sizes. I used rayon for this skirt because it is lightweight and it has a nice drape. This skirt features a side slit and a elastic waist. It took me approximately 20 minutes to complete.
How to Sew a Side Slit Skirt- No Pattern Necessary
Rayon fabric– 58 inches wide (I cut mine 40 inches long to make it a maxi length)
1/4 inch braided elastic
Sewing machine
Iron
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Side Seam: Fold the fabric over and sew the side seam for 15 inches (from the top down). You can make the slit lower or higher by changing this measurement. Leave a 3/4 inch seam allowance.
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Press the seam down. Fold it over and pressed it down again. (Folding the fabric over twice hides the unfinished edges and prevents the rayon from fraying).
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To create the waistband: Press the waistband over 1/4 inches using an iron. Then, press it over again. Sew it down, leaving a 1 1/2 inch opening to thread the elastic through.
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Measure the elastic around the waist. Cut 1 ½ inches off. Attach a safety pin to the end of the elastic and feed it through the waistband. Sew ends together and sew the opening closed.
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Try the skirt on to check the length. Adjust if necessary. If the length is suitable, press the hem down 1/4 inch. Then, fold the fabric over another 1/4 inch and sew it down.
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