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Skirts are one of the easiest beginner projects to sew when you first start sewing clothing. It’s easy to fit and easy to sew, so enjoy this list of free skirt patterns and tutorials so you can make your own!
I love sewing clothing for myself. It’s why I got into sewing in the first place. Handmade clothing can be really intimidating, but skirts (and free skirt patterns) are the best place to start. They are easy to sew and easy to fit.
Most of these free skirt patterns and tutorials can be adjusted for both women and children. Which one will you sew first?
Do you like free sewing patterns? I love using them here and there! I’ve also written lists of other free patterns that you can try!
Free Skirt Patterns and Tutorials
Learn how to sew a DIY mermaid skirt with knit fabric. This is a simple two tiered skirt that is a beginner sewing project!
Make a gorgeous DIY half circle skirt with this free sewing pattern! Learn how to measure yourself, use those measurements to create a sewing pattern that fits your body, and then sew it.
Make a gorgeous DIY wrap skirt with this free pattern for any size! This skirt is fast to sew because it only has one seam and a lot of bias binding. The genius overlap prevents any flashing when the crossover flips up.
Learn how to make a square hem circle skirt with knit fabric. It’s a quick sew skirt with two seams, so it’s a perfect beginner sewing project!
Make an easy flat front skirt with this free sewing pattern and template! The skirt can be made for any size or age, and it’s really easy to sew!
A knit pencil skirt is a really simple shape and with this free pencil skirt pattern, it’s really simple to sew because there’s no hem to sew! You can sew yourself a custom fit pencil skirt in all your favorite colors and prints!
Circle skirts are also one of the easiest skirts to make. Use this easy circle skirt tutorial and free sewing pattern to make your own custom circle skirt!
Use this tutorial to make your own one seam wrap skirt! It’s fast and easy to sew, and there’s no flashing!
Pockets just make all clothing better. Learn how to add side seam pockets to any skirt pattern with my free pocket pattern!
To make your skirts special and unique, learn how to add a faux button placket to any skirt pattern! It’s only decorative so the placket will never pop open!
Learn how to make a mermaid tail skirt! It’s perfect for a handmade costume or just dress up time, and it’s easy to run and play in!
This fat quarter skirt is the perfect project for little girls. It’s fast, easy, and uses just one fat quarter of fabric! It’s a great scrap fabric project and would make an adorable gift!
Turn a gorgeous scarf into an easy refashioned skirt. Use three different kinds of scarves to make three different kids of skirts.
Make a DIY border print design with the Cricut Maker! Create the custom design based on you or your girl’s favorite things, cut the fusible fabric with the Cricut Maker, and fuse and sew it to the skirt. You can even customize it more with unique details!
An elastic waist skirt is probably the easiest skirt of them all. There is no pattern needed, and it is made with just one rectangular piece of fabric. And it can be easily adapted for any size or shape- women’s or children. Easily make it above the knee or full length maxi length.
Make a beautiful circle skirt with a fishtail hi-lo hem design. The skirt drapes so beautifully, but this skirt is so easy to make!
A DIY sewing skirt to leggings tutorial is much faster and cheaper to add a skirt to preexisting leggings instead!
If a dress isn't working for you, turn it into a skirt! I've cut a knit dress and a woven dress in half to become a skirt!
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