tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4773409324955497449..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Make This Skirt! Part Two of the Gathered Skirt TutorialGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15891826721041792752016-04-30T17:00:33.992-04:002016-04-30T17:00:33.992-04:00Do you think you could make this from quilting cot...Do you think you could make this from quilting cotton? I have a few skirts like this from pinup girl clothing and I love them but they are soooo expensive! I am a sewing newbie and dont know what type of materials orher than quilting cottom I can get lovely big vintage looking floral prints...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384455286227381235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90820715814409728152015-09-23T10:08:35.910-04:002015-09-23T10:08:35.910-04:00Hello, I am in Georgia and eently retired from man...Hello, I am in Georgia and eently retired from many many years of nursing. I am now enjoying what is my passion. I found your blog after searing the web and have enjoyed all the posts. For someone like me who has been away from the sewing arena for some time =, it is very refreshing to be able to refer to sites with such detailed tutorials. Thank you for provide inspiration to continue improving my craft and exploring uncharted territories. BTW the gathered skirt was my first attempt at sewing in home ec during middle school, needless to say I did not receive a very good grade for the projectAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048346245419791648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82071930730097943292015-09-20T10:12:11.314-04:002015-09-20T10:12:11.314-04:00Hello Gertie! I'm in England but a friend and ...Hello Gertie! I'm in England but a friend and I worship at your blog daily! I just bought some light cotton fabric with pin up girls on it, so it will need a lining. I am a beginner at sewing so wondered if you might show us how to do this skirt with a lining? If there is a tutorial you can refer me too? If not, please tell me how to make this even harder! Kind regards, from a easterly sewer, feminist, but dog person.Diane Divanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51182702837904382092013-09-06T04:56:35.068-04:002013-09-06T04:56:35.068-04:00Hi, I finally made time to sew this skirt last wee...Hi, I finally made time to sew this skirt last week, and here it is http://busyellebee.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/scarlet-gathered-skirt-completed/ Thanks for the brilliant tutorial, I shall be making more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59163420216892246722013-09-06T04:55:24.887-04:002013-09-06T04:55:24.887-04:00Hello, I have been meaning to make this skirt for ...Hello, I have been meaning to make this skirt for ages. I finally found time last week, and here it is http://busyellebee.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/scarlet-gathered-skirt-completed/ Such an easy skirt to make, thanks for the tutorial :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42930920672102855942013-06-21T01:16:18.420-04:002013-06-21T01:16:18.420-04:00Oh, sorry, I didn't see the Please do not comm...Oh, sorry, I didn't see the Please do not comment anonymously bit... The name is Nan. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969769471872166482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46583379668194819922013-06-21T01:14:40.035-04:002013-06-21T01:14:40.035-04:00I can't wait to make this skirt!!! Only probl...I can't wait to make this skirt!!! Only problem is, I can't find invisible zippers at the fabric shops here (Montreal). They're regular ones. Do you think they would look hideous, or can I get away with it??? I'd really like to try the zipper all the way to the top of the waistband since the two skirts I've made from another pattern stop at the waistband, and try as I might, they just look all bumpy... Also, could this work as a side-zip? Or does the zipper all the way to the top look better at the back? So many questions!!! :) Thanks for your great site... will definitely be getting your book on amazon.ca!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34618343199317890152013-06-18T06:37:52.432-04:002013-06-18T06:37:52.432-04:00A beautiful skirt. I have to try it, I have a real...A beautiful skirt. I have to try it, I have a really big gingham fabric in black and white that will work fine... or I think so.<br />Thank yo very much for sharing!Epessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362648801517346287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58198652940717917132013-04-02T12:30:00.976-04:002013-04-02T12:30:00.976-04:00I used your tutorial and I wanted to share a pictu...I used your tutorial and I wanted to share a picture! I will definitely use this tutorial again. The only thing I did was add 3/4" to the waistband past your suggestion (I thought it would be too tight) and that was a mistake that I had to go back and fix. Your tutorial is great. <br /><br />I have also learned the blind hem, with lots of practice- it came out wrong the first two times ;) But got it now!<br /><br />http://b-handmade.blogspot.com/2013/04/vintage-bike-skirt.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83637445576413130652013-02-27T16:22:52.890-05:002013-02-27T16:22:52.890-05:00Hi! If i wanted to add a lining, would i attach it...Hi! If i wanted to add a lining, would i attach it to the waist band or the gathered skirt part?Tasieanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56704604148662953852013-02-14T10:23:03.052-05:002013-02-14T10:23:03.052-05:00I made this skirt two days ago and it is glorious,...I made this skirt two days ago and it is glorious, such a great and easy tutorial. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46167282264555808522012-11-16T08:40:52.024-05:002012-11-16T08:40:52.024-05:00Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I made this...Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I made this last week and I am stoked with how it turned out. Wore it yesterday and felt uber feminine! <br />Thanks for inspiring me to sew.Falconnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15001424296926235362012-10-02T02:39:57.975-04:002012-10-02T02:39:57.975-04:00Thank you for this tutorial, Gertie!
Yesterday, I ...Thank you for this tutorial, Gertie!<br />Yesterday, I made my first gathered skirt using old silk sari material. (http://www.juanitatortilla.com/2012/10/gathered-skirt-from-silk-sari-cloth.html) As a beginner, I am really thrilled with this skirt that took me a step up from Beginner's Skirt 101 *LOL*<br /><br />Will make a fuller gathered skirt, the next time!<br /><br />-JuanitaJuanitaTortillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918884565822681674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10176695569157843262012-09-17T06:16:48.930-04:002012-09-17T06:16:48.930-04:002 skirts in 2 days :)! Inspirational! Thank you. N...2 skirts in 2 days :)! Inspirational! Thank you. Now need an occasion to wear them...Kerpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903497939841295437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28037305893406147902012-08-31T09:18:08.963-04:002012-08-31T09:18:08.963-04:00I just found this blog and skirt via Pinterest. G...I just found this blog and skirt via Pinterest. Great to see after all these years, it's still being visited so much! Can't wait to make this and to browse through your other tutorials!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121422624391016425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87665178022490669112012-07-22T10:08:56.571-04:002012-07-22T10:08:56.571-04:00I saw in other comments how people have made the s...I saw in other comments how people have made the skirt and put it on their blog with a link back here to the tutorial! I'm so glad I can do this! I made this wonderful skirt for my 8-year-old daughter, just downsizing to fit her measurements and it turned out perfectly!! Thank you Gertie for sharing such a wonderful tutorial. :)Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50575710117780508012012-07-02T15:34:42.005-04:002012-07-02T15:34:42.005-04:00Oh Gertie, I love this skirt and the tutorial, but...Oh Gertie, I love this skirt and the tutorial, but I'm so stuck on one point! Lining up the raw edges of the skirt side seams with the finished edge of the waistband. If I do this, the waistband will lose the extra inch ease when I fold under the side seams to attach them to the zipper - is this right? Am I supposed to fold the waistband ends in? I'm worried I won't be able to breathe or eat lunch if I lose the ease! Or have I misread part of the tutorial? I know you posted this tutorial ages ago, so sorry for raising a question so late! xxTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33907213800315589132012-05-14T18:14:10.939-04:002012-05-14T18:14:10.939-04:00Dear Gertie,
Thanks for this tutorial!! Instead o...Dear Gertie,<br /><br />Thanks for this tutorial!! Instead of a side zip, I'd quite like to use a back zip as I was hoping to join this skirt to a pre-existing bodice pattern. Have you got any suggestions?Prim and Properhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932064222527780358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58567063593678969122012-04-22T13:44:58.691-04:002012-04-22T13:44:58.691-04:00Hi Gertie, it's Ashley again. I'm making t...Hi Gertie, it's Ashley again. I'm making the skirt now and I'm having trouble with some of your instructions:<br />"Next, pin the ends of the skirt piece to the end of the waistband. The finished ends of the waistband will match up to the raw edges of your skirt."<br /><br />So am I supposed to do this with the skirt seam face up or down?<br />Also, what way is the waistband facing? Is the finished part on the top so the skirt like fits up into it, and I push the skirt all the way up?<br />Ah sorry, I'm troubled!! Please help! Thanks :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026335854111546022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88342486030685370842012-04-04T12:51:23.810-04:002012-04-04T12:51:23.810-04:00this will be my first item of clothing that i will...this will be my first item of clothing that i will make for myself! i'm so excited! thank you so much, i can't wait to explore your blog more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026335854111546022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68718701955148459362012-03-29T14:32:07.811-04:002012-03-29T14:32:07.811-04:00I was wondering if you have any tips for making it...I was wondering if you have any tips for making it for a plus size? I am a rtw 18/20. I was thinking of using 3 yards rather than the 2 1/2 yds. What was your finished waist length?shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650368070213328888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46099410927685142372012-03-14T01:08:53.364-04:002012-03-14T01:08:53.364-04:00This is/was my first sewing project. It's amaz...This is/was my first sewing project. It's amazing. I look amazing and I feel like accomplished something. <br />Thanks for having a blog that can cater to people like me: the person with the random spark to sew and make her how clothing. I feel like my fashion sense can now shine, without me feeling huge during a shopping session.<br />You're awesome.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362631567453167285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32536302158971872532012-03-04T07:42:32.573-05:002012-03-04T07:42:32.573-05:00Thanks so much for this! I have just started it, b...Thanks so much for this! I have just started it, but am a newbie sewer and a little bit confused by the part at the beginning where you say " Sew the right side seam of the skirt". As the fabric was cut on a fold, do you mean just to create a seam on one end of the fabric? And by right side, do you mean on the printed or back side of the fabric?<br /><br />Also, I was planning on having no side seams, just a seam at the back where my zip will go. Do you think this will work and will I have to adjust any of your intructions?<br /><br />Thanks again! It looks great :)Samantha Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27214145320526948672012-02-17T20:21:45.606-05:002012-02-17T20:21:45.606-05:00Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! I made a sk...Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! I made a skirt following it this morning and it turned out perfect!! This is the third go at making it (using other tutes) and I have now bookmarked this for all skirts I make. Love it! I machine stitched the back of the waistband by stitching in the ditch...life's too short for handstitching ;)thingsforboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025820476772182937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80858437779358841712012-02-07T16:51:51.820-05:002012-02-07T16:51:51.820-05:00Hey, Gertie! So my BFF told me the other day whil...Hey, Gertie! So my BFF told me the other day while we were fabric shopping at our local quilt store that she wanted to make a skirt. She explained what she was thinking and I said, "WAIT! Two years ago I saw a tutorial for that EXACT skirt in your head! It was on this blog with this girl who had this fabulous vintage style and looked really cool.... but I can't remember her name or where it was." She said it didn't matter, she'd find another tutorial. And I told her no because this one was perfect. SO I spend 45 minutes this morning searching for your blog armed with nothing but the fact that there was a good skirt tutorial and I could see the gingham in my head. Haha. I'm so happy I found you again! I'm bookmarking this site so I never have to look for it or miss out on what you're writing instead. Thanks for posting this tutorial! My friend and I can't wait to get started on this skirt!Jenn Hoofhttp://www.keeping-it-together.comnoreply@blogger.com