making the happiest patchwork skirt ever (petticoat & bows!) ♥beginner sewing tutorial♥

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Күн бұрын

This sewing tutorial is all about making this gathered skirt is super voluminous, joyous & a great scrap fabric buster! It’s super cute just as a skirt but the added petticoat brings some additional volume & fun. Other features are an elasticated waist & bows on the sides for adjustability!
Find that scrap bin & patchwork a dreamy, colourful skirt with me.
Let me know if you sew something similar - I would love to see!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Getting started
2:14 Sewing the gathered tiers
5:10 Sewing the ungathered tiers
5:48 Petticoat!
7:49 Details & additions
10:46 Hem facing
12:50 Waistband things!
15:03 Final thoughts
16:14 CHECK HER OUT
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Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Singer Heavy Duty
Snips from Fiskars
Shot on Sony Alpha zv-e10
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
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@shellylemons 9 ай бұрын

This is perfect to put together for my granddaughters. We all can collect pieces of fabric and make skirts then have a cousins photo shoot.

@twoforonecreativelife 4 ай бұрын

I’m 60 and just began my sewing journey. I’m learning so much from you and love the joy you have while creating. Also, in love with this skirt! ❤ Thank you 😊

@fromcarlyb 4 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!! I hope you're having the best time!! Sewing is so cool.

@sydneyscreativecorner4395 5 ай бұрын

That skirt totally reminds me of the show "the big comfy couch" from the early 90's. Love it!!!

@fromcarlyb 9 ай бұрын

OH Hi beautifuls!!!!!! What is your favourite/most worn creation or pattern? Mine is probably a tie between the Bob pant by Style Arc or the Helene Jeans by Anna Allen clothing. I really want to make the Birgitta Helmersson Zero waste patterns soon though!! Can't wait to hear in the comments x

@helloemilymills 8 ай бұрын

I made the Common Stitch Bottle Brush Shorts last weekend and I'm in love! My first time making a fly zipper pant. Definitely gonna make more 🤩

@polletjerachel 8 ай бұрын

The rowan bodysuit is my go to pattern for basics! Shirts, bodysuits, turtlenecks, you name it, it has it all. It's reaaaally simple, but simple things are great.

@ladonnawashington1643 9 ай бұрын

I am inspired!!!!!! What wonderful work you do. I can hardly say I am a sewist in comparison. So glad the KZfaq algorithm brought you to me. I’m binge-watching and have subscribed. Magnificent!

@fromcarlyb 9 ай бұрын

Aw that's so lovely!! We are all just little makers at heart!! No comparison needed. Sending lots of love!!! Thanks for watching!

@karen80ful Ай бұрын

I love how this turned out and I love watching your channel. Your energy is light and love and buoyant ❤

@julielafontaine4500 8 ай бұрын

Hello gorgeous Aussie girl.What a bright and brilliant talent you have. You make me wish i was young again to make these beautiful clothes.This world needs people like you in it..and your sewing room is divine..love from an old Aussie girl

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Aw thank you fellow Aussie mate!! I appreciate you!

@bowerbirdstyle7661 6 ай бұрын

Love those hair flowers. 3D puffy flowers - cool.

@wasmarensomacht 7 ай бұрын

it's so amazing how many people can be inspired by one person, in this case you. i'm so hooked and definitely going to make a similar skirt from scraps and a friend of mine got inspired by you as well and made a patchwork jacket!

@fromcarlyb 7 ай бұрын

:') gonna make me cry aw - love to hear about other artists patchworking!!!!! go get em!!

@amywarner594 9 ай бұрын

I love your corner of the internet! I’ve made the Megan Neilson Flint pants so many times, short, long, and as overalls, love the fit and the wide leg. They were the first pants I ever made and three years later I’m still just as scared of zips so I’ll be making them for a long time. Would highly recommend!

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Aw thank you for being here. Ooh i'll check them out!! Thanks for the rec!

@mandaS1975 9 ай бұрын

I am a gen x-er who has wanted to make a patchwork skirt for yearssssss! I could never find a pattern. I make quilts, but not a lot of garment experience. I love how you explained this and I hope to try making one now 💜

@Mia-yk2is 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to learn to sew for years but never got around to it, but your channel is really helping inspire and help me plan what to make! I’ve always wanted a skirt like this but it seemed too intimidating. It seems a lot less intimidating now, so thank you!

@PhantomTemple 9 ай бұрын

My favorit pattern is one i made myself. I based it off of the circleskirt, but made into pants. With pockets! The best feeling is, that you can make it in almost all kinds of fabric!

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

that's so good!!

@terpinator24 8 ай бұрын

Sooo freekin cute! I appreciate the nerding out on the hem...and the all the seamripping! Being willing to seamrip to get the results you want is totally worth the hassle!

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

hehehe you get it!!!!

@felinetherapy4782 9 ай бұрын

Loved this so much. Dreamy, city fairy vibes.

@fromcarlyb 9 ай бұрын

you get the vibe!! thank you so much!

@marensievert 9 ай бұрын

This is the most love I have ever seen someone put into making a skirt 🥰. Your positive vibe is so inspiring and I‘m feeling so motivated to patchwork something from all of my scrap fabric 😊

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

i got so into this one!! aw thanks for watching & if you patchwork a skirt, i hope it goes so well!!!!

@leighinstitches 9 ай бұрын

Refreshed KZfaq and here is a new video! Amazing!! Just what I need as I work on a project!

@fromcarlyb 9 ай бұрын

Ah heyyyyy!!! Thank you for watching & hope your projects goes AMAZING!!

@leighinstitches 9 ай бұрын

It went great! I was making mini pin cushions and putting found acorn tops on them! @@fromcarlyb

@bowerbirdstyle7661 6 ай бұрын

That floral skirt you wear in the second half of this video is gorgeous.

@fromcarlyb 6 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!!

@jroseg81 2 ай бұрын

Gorgeous skirt! My Favorite pattern that I have made and hacked multiple times is the All Well Box Top, highly recommend.

@stephaniewegener7167 2 ай бұрын

The red dress you're wearing - would be awesome to break this down and try to recreate it.....material choice etc etc. I love it

@stephaniewegener7167 2 ай бұрын

oh maybe I just should watch to the end before commenting hahaha. love that brand.

@charlottefloyer1230 9 ай бұрын

Most perfect skirt I’ve ever seen!

@lindarosenthal6835 6 күн бұрын

Cute.

@csrlrmoon 9 ай бұрын

That skirt remember me Cindy Lauper.

@pegturner6748 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE this skirt. It's so colorful. I want one!

@ellensetchkopalmerlee6481 9 ай бұрын

I love this skirt so much! There is something just so magical about using up scraps to make such joyful pieces like this! 🤩💖 And your videos are honestly the best! You inspire me more than I can say. Thank you Carly! ☀️🦋

@elizabethwatson71 2 ай бұрын

If you have another band like the tan one, you should add some fabric flowers

@janlp1667 Ай бұрын

so, this just popped up on my feed....you are such a joy to watch and full of information!! I've subscribed. Now I am off to watch more of your wonderful videos,😊

@teshi1424 8 ай бұрын

I love the by hand London Anna dress. I’ve made that pattern quite a few times now, I really love it

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

A great recommendation! Thank you!

@made.byalena 9 ай бұрын

this is so helpful because i was thinking about making a patchwork skirt from all my scrap fabric earlier today!!

@kelseyissastar 8 ай бұрын

I thought this was a Mirabel cosplay from the thumbnail. So cute

@BaileyJadeMakes 8 ай бұрын

Blackwood cardigan, with a pocket hack I found on KZfaq. I have made it over 20 times. I have made it for my Mom, and sister, and niece. I wear them all the time!

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Oooh love it!!!!

@stacysears300 8 ай бұрын

So much fun to put together. I love your videos

@greenkitty6482 8 ай бұрын

Love the skirt and love your hair. True,, I probably wouldn’t wear a skirt like that for all occasions but the addition of the petty coat is really fun. Thanks for sharing 😃

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Sometimes you just gotta make something fun!

@samanthapetersen7300 9 ай бұрын

DIY Daisy’s trapezoid skirt is my favourite because the shape and length suits me and it sews up in no time!! All you need is some beautiful fabric (washed linen or a fabulous print in cotton are my personal favourites). I could live in a selection of these paired with t-shirts in summer. Love the colours in this skirt Carly!! Thanks for sharing your process and thinking. It’s all really refreshing :)

@hanaah1111 9 ай бұрын

Love the tulle peeping out at bottom. Gonna make one too w all my bits of fabric.👍

@daddydevito. 9 ай бұрын

omg that’s so beautiful. I’m definitely gonna have to do something like this when I’ve amassed enough scrap fabric

@violettippet5246 2 ай бұрын

You could always go to a thrift store.

@beckyhepburn7460 3 ай бұрын

How sweet you are young lady and what a fab skirt you have produced , really cute well done

@fromcarlyb 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pamfrank3962 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent

@rileyhumbert341 9 ай бұрын

Carly! Thank you for providing such wholesome, feel-good sewing content! A pattern I love is the Shop Pants by Open Studios patterns. The pattern has really detailed instructions and a full KZfaq sew-along series. The pants have a really nice barrel leg shape with a cool angular pocket detail. Would highly recommend!

@angelawinkler5076 Ай бұрын

You are amazing. I just found you and love you and all the crafts you make. Love your hair!!. I am a quilter and getting in to sewing skirts. I love this idea . Thank you and stay awesome 😊❤

@danielleparker3731 Ай бұрын

Ooooh I really wanna attempt to make this!!! It looks amazing!

@amiehamilton1840 9 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful! I have been dreaming about making this exact skirt since I was in high school, but with all black and dark jewel tone fabrics. I taught myself to see a couple of years ago, so I can actually make it, and you've given me the inspiration I need to jump in and do it!! As for question about favourite pattern,bits so hard to say because I constantly get excited about trying new things all the time!

@fromcarlyb 9 ай бұрын

I love that!! Same brain!!! You got it! Sending lots of sewing motivation your way!!

@kjiarachan Ай бұрын

oh my god i'm obsessed i'm definitively considering making one for this summer !! i love your channel this was an instant subscribe moment haha

@violetstuff7602 9 ай бұрын

I have been dreaming of a skirt like this, I need to make one!!

@FrancisFabricates Ай бұрын

Thanks lovley this was so useful.

@owlkingx 9 ай бұрын

You were so right about the hem facing! I'd never thought too much about them in the past but this is incredible. I'm thinking about trying to make a patchwork skirt or dress, although I don't use a sewing machine (we don't get on :P ) so might be a lonnnngg job by hand. You're super inspiring though!

@donnasdelights6417 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! This is an absolutely amazing skirt🤩You are a delight to watch and I will be making several of these for sure. Thank you for being amazing.

@lovelyt8022 Ай бұрын

Your thumbnail reminded me of Gloria trevi,she was a Mexican singer in the 80s -90s.

@pamrogers5979 9 ай бұрын

ty - just wonderful

@BubbleGrub 9 ай бұрын

Oooh I think you would love the construction of the wildflower designs Coquelicot skirt/pinafore!!! You could definitely patchwork the fabric so it was more 'your style' but it is such a cool pattern, I would love to see what you would do with it! ❤️❤️

@julielafontaine4500 8 ай бұрын

Love your ambition and persistence..you a going to make it girl

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Thank you mate!!

@barbaracoleman9215 Ай бұрын

This is so awesome! Sew Green!

@tishie42 3 ай бұрын

Omg. you are adorable. The skirt is adorable. This is perfect . These are my favorite patterns. No pattern. Or Frankenclothing. Upcycling. Whatever its called now. 😂

@fromcarlyb 3 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!!! It's super fun to make random clothes - I fully agree!!

@LittleRedTeaCake 9 ай бұрын

This is so stinkin CUTE! I wish I had time for sewing right now because I have all the things I need for this!, but I'll be tucking this away in my brain for my next school break (grad school is kicking my butt). My most used pattern is honestly just a circle skirt! I love them. :)

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!!! Good luck with grad school, keep smashing it out there. The sewing will be there when you're ready!!

@estelsogo 8 ай бұрын

Soo fuun & creative!! 😍😍 You deserve a million followers for thiiss ✨

@eblake3617 Ай бұрын

I'm going to throw you a crochet pattern! Octopus for Premies by Crochet 365 and Knit Too. I take public transit to work so this is a great project for that time, and EVERY baby loves these. The story behind them so heartfelt (but some NICUs still don't allow) but it's great for ALL babies! They love the sensory of it and they love to whip them around. I've made SO MANY in just the last 6 months since discovering. Also, has anyone seen My Octopus Teacher on Netflix? ❤

@aprildriesslein5034 9 ай бұрын

Very cute! I just wrapped up a patchwork project and I have another one on the agenda, so I think I will steal your ribbons and loops idea!

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

love that!! steal away!!!

@beepwrld 9 ай бұрын

This was sooo inspiring!! I love seeing your work on instagram, and now seeing the process here on youtube makes me feel like I could actually make something similar!! So happy to be seeing more of you on youtube:')

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Aw thank you for being apart of it all across the platforms haha!!! You can do it!!

@ping1718 6 ай бұрын

freaking cool! Love how chilli you are when you sew that piece. I tried doing it once and kinda gave up. But I guess I will try again.

@fromcarlyb 6 ай бұрын

you can do it!!!

@bowerbirdstyle7661 6 ай бұрын

Love the red dress you are wearing.

@mamavibetribe8878 8 ай бұрын

Loved this skirt really got me thinking about making something similar. My number one go to pattern is Tilly and the huttons Stevie tunic with add on. I have a Gorman esque aesthetic and I can easily hack that pattern to be what I want.

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

LOVE THAT!!1 Tilly and the buttons are the best!!

@helloemilymills 8 ай бұрын

I looooooove this (as usual lol) 🤩 This could be such a fun vibe to liven up my office Christmas party

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

i love that!!! it would certainly liven up any room!

@merry-makes 9 ай бұрын

So wonderfully fun! This turned out amazing. It really reminded me of the patchwork skirt Barbara wears in the old British show The Good Life. I think it was diamonds instead of squares but this definitely had me thinking of that and how I instantly wanted one myself. I also loved your concept and approach and all the little touches - we all need some fairy magic in our lives! Ps. Definitely recommend The Good Life. Funny and cosy old watch.

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I love that so much!! We certainly do need more magic and fun in our lives!!

@MrsLeBlanc14 9 ай бұрын

My favourite pattern is called “Auden” by Petite Stitchery & Co it’s so cozy and versatile ❤

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

love that!! thank you for sharing!

@patyoliveira3249 8 ай бұрын

I really loved this project - kisses and hugs from Brazil 😍😍💚💚💛💛💙💙🤍🤍🥰🥰

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

@alexandriadohoney7089 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I've been looking for in a skirt! Can you tell me how you got the measurements for the first tier so I can try my hand at one? It looks like you just doubled from there until you got the volume you wanted, but I just need help with the starting point. Thanks for making such fun content!

@fromcarlyb 2 ай бұрын

oh YAY!!!!! The measurements are around 1.5 times my waist measurement. You can do bigger though for a more gathered look. Thank you for watching!

@alexandriadohoney7089 2 ай бұрын

@@fromcarlyb I appreciate that you take the time to reply to comments and can't wait to see what you make next!

@conniesmith9989 9 ай бұрын

Hi from Texas. Awesome 👌. Thank you for sharing. Please think about pockets next time.

@greenkitty6482 7 ай бұрын

I like the positive energy you project in your videos, Carly. Have you ever consider putting your bed up as a lift bed so you can free up the floor space?

@nombuso4162 8 ай бұрын

I finally figured out who you look like, it's been bugging me😭😭😭 when you smile you look like Ariana Grande

@crownedcreation555 9 ай бұрын

❤

@amytschirn1370 8 ай бұрын

This is so gorgeous! How do you decide the circumference of the top gathered layer?

@jessicapotts9972 9 ай бұрын

Everything needs more pockets

@nniffa393 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful skirt! I love the hem facing, looks so good. I was wondering: when you do patchwork garments how do you pick thread colour? Edit to add: i just realised there's so little visible stitching on this project you could really use up all those random thread bobbins! I think my favourite pattern hasn't quite been born yet. I have two button up shirt patterns which I've used a bunch of times - the Waikerie shirt by Muna and Broad and the Bloom shirt by Make by The Fabric Store. I love the fit of the bloom shirt and the collar of the waikerie shirt so I want to merge them together into my dream pattern!

@olgakogut862 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@marilut3867 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a rule of thumb howw much bigger the tiers get each time? Or did you just eyeball that? Love the skirt, I'll definitely try to make something similar!

@fromcarlyb 7 ай бұрын

I don't really... but I try go for at least 1.5 times bigger then the previous rectangle... I usually eyeball it these days!! Go well mate!!

@napoleonerises 6 ай бұрын

What are the circumferences of the first two tiers, compared to your waist measurement (if you want to share)? I'm trying to pattern a skirt based off of this, but I'm not confident about the top part of it.

@sweetpea5539 14 күн бұрын

YES!!! But why no pockets?? 🥺

@fromcarlyb 22 сағат бұрын

hahahah GOOD POINT

@amyjmb617 4 ай бұрын

omg sooooo cute! do you do a measurement for the starting tier? ie its double your waist measurement? i also need to learn more about hem facing....also, hello from another fellow aussie :)

@lcampbell2217 8 ай бұрын

Hi. This is my 1st time viewing your video. I love the skirt, however, for me, I didn't find this to be a "beginner's sewing tutorial" video. I'll have to watch it a few more times to understand how you did this. Thank you for sharing.

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry!! It probably is a bit more intermediate!! Let me know if you have any questions & I'll do my best to reply!

@sewsewsewist785 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful! Looks like something that would cost a fortune... And you make it look doable. Thx for this sweet video.

@fromcarlyb 8 ай бұрын

aw that's so lovely!! although quite a few steps, it was very doable!!

@AnniCarlsson 5 ай бұрын

Still need to start find fabrics for a simular skirt. I also love the red dress you have on. You made it or is it from store? Edited. Aha son de flor. Just wrote before you told us. Ops

@CrownedLily 9 ай бұрын

I've been sewing for 3 years. I've only used one actual pattern, and I didn't even follow the instructions 🤷‍♀ Mostly I use clothes I own, or just go by my measurements to draft a pattern. I watch sewing KZfaq videos, and also just figure things out with trial and error.. so I guess you could say I'm self taught?