The mini is back!
And I guess so is the maxi, so either way you’re set. But if you feel like you want to add a simple mini to your collection, this is a great place to start. Easy to make, with a timeless look that you’ll wear over and over. Scroll down to see how to make one for yourself!
DIY Wool Skirt
What You'll Need
1
Lay a skirt, or a paper pattern on the wrong side of the fabric. The paper pattern we're using here is copied from an existing skirt. Trace around and cut. You should end up with a complete mirrored front piece, and two separate back pieces.
2
Cut the pieces for a waistband as well. A long strip of rectangular fabric the same length as your waist will do. Cut two sets of this pattern and sew them together on the top seam.
3
Sew the darts on the skirt pieces first if you decide to add them for a more form-fitting skirt.
4
Sew down the side seams of the skirt, and attach the waistband. Leave the back center seam open, we will install a zipper in the next step.
5
The final step is to install an invisible zipper. A more detailed step-by-step on installing invisible zippers can be found here.
I may have gone a little OTT on the French inspired styling here, but I thought why not? Luckily you can just as easily pair this skirt with a pair of sneaker and a knit.
