How to Make a Mini Skirt - Easy Step-By-Step DIY Tutorial

Tools and materials:

• Paper
• Ruler
• Measuring tape
• Pen
• Scissors
• Fabric
• Fabric pen
• Rotary cutter
• Seam ripper
• PIns
• Sewing machine

1. Draw the pattern

To begin, I took the measurements of my hips and waist and used those to draw a pattern. For full instructions on how to draw the pattern, watch the video from 1:27-3:08

2. Cut the fabric

I arranged my pattern on the fabric, with the straight side on the fold, and cut the fabric.

Then I flipped the pattern over and cut the second piece of fabric, also on the fold.

3. Pin and sew the sides together

I pinned both pieces along the side edges, right sides together, stopping at the point where I wanted the slit.

I sewed the seams using a zigzag stitch because my fabric is stretchy. Then, I went over all the edges with an overlock stitch to prevent fraying.

4. Pin and sew the hems

Next, I folded the top edge over twice, and folded the bottom edge once, toward the wrong side of the fabric. Because I have stretch fabric, I used my twin needle to do a double twin stitch on both the top and bottom edges of my skirt.

For the slit, I folded over the edges and did a straight stitch down.

And that’s it!

How to make a mini skirt tutorial

I decided to accessorize my DIY mini skirt with a rigid crocodile print belt. I think the mini skirt turned out really cute, and I love it so much. This will definitely be a staple in my wardrobe. I hope you enjoyed learning how to make a mini skirt at home as much as I did!