How to Make an Elastic Waist Skirt

An elastic waist skirt is a great beginner sewing project and a great projects for kids to sew. You can use so many different fabrics, and it’s so comfortable to wear.

Learn how to make an elastic waist skirt. This skirt is easy to sew and comfortable to wear and can be made for any size or age!

– Light to medium weight fabric – Non-roll elastic – Sewing tools – Sewing machine

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Cut out the rectangle (or rectangles) using the measurements you found. Reuse the selvedge edges on the short ends if possible.

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Match up the short ends of rectangle and pin. Sew a straight stitch along the short end 5/8 inch from the edge. Backstitch when you start and end.

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Press the seam allowance open. Press the hem up .5 inch. Fold up the hem up another .5 inch.

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Fold the top down .25 inch and press. Fold it again 1.25 inch and press.

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