Learn how to sew a tie skirt that is perfect for summer! Also, this tie skirt pattern can be used to DIY a fairy costume!
Girly girls like to have sparkly, pink, and matching things, and it starts early 😊. My little diva loves her bandana visor hat I just made her, and of course, she said, that she needs a skirt to go with the hat. I thought about how I could make a skirt to go with the bandana visor and came up with the pattern to sew a tie skirt!
If you are looking for more skirt patterns, then you need to check out my post on how to sew a swirl skirt. You will find a fun ruffled skirt sewing pattern in adult, child, and also 18″ doll sizes.
I am excited to share with you my idea of how to sew a tie skirt.
You can use a 100% cotton fabric to sew the skirt or any apparel fabric would work as well. I highly recommend buying fabric at Joann.com, since where I get fabric for my projects. You will find a wide array of great quality fabric, that is also affordably priced. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)!
What you need to sew a tie skirt:
½ of a yard fabric, 3 different prints each, or 2 fabric quarters for each print
You Can Get The Tie Skirt Sewing Pattern At My Shop.
It includes the tie skirt pattern in several sizes and a tutorial with pictures.
Let’s follow a step-by-step tutorial on how to sew a tie skirt!
So, the size of the skirt sewing pattern is good for 3-5 years olds. If you want to sew the skirt for a 1-2-year-old child you can use nine tie pieces.
Always wash and dry fabric ahead of time to pre-shrink it.
Step 1. First, cut out 12 tie pattern pieces, four each out of different fabric prints.
Step 2. Overlock with a zig-zag stitch all the edges of tie pieces, because it prevents the fabric from fraying. Then, arrange the prints in the order you want to sew them together.
Step 3. Next, align tie pieces one by one, right side together, and stitch the edges. Stitch the last piece with the first, then open all seams and iron them flat.
Step 4. Now, create a waistband at the top of the skirt. Fold the fabric 1.5” over, iron it down and then pin.
Step 5. Mark a 2” wide opening for the elastic to come in and out. Fold the edge ¼” under and stitch around leaving an opening for elastic.
Step 6. Attach a safety pin to the front end of the elastic. Push the elastic all the way through the casing until it comes out the other side.
Step 7. Overlap the elastic ends by an inch and sew them together. Sew two zigzag lines to make sure it is nice and secure. Make sure the elastic isn’t twisted anywhere inside the casing before sewing! Sew the waistband closed.
Ta-Da! Your tie skirt is all ready!
I hope you enjoyed learning how to sew a tie skirt and I would love to see what fabric combination you choose. You are welcome to post a picture of your creation on my Facebook page.
