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Saturday, March 24, 2012

DIY Pencil Skirt: Start to Finish Tutorial w/ Video

NEW TUTORIAL 
remember this skirt?


I am so excited to share my latest tutorial for my pencil skirt! It's the fastest and easiest skirt to make, I promise. If you are a beginner or thinking of sewing your first project you can definatley try this one, there is only one seam to sew and I made the skirt start to finish in 15 min as you can see in the video ;-)
the video will help you follow along as you sew or you skip through it for a demonstration on a certain step.

Written instructions and Video Tutorial


79 comments:

  1. Kandice8March 24, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Ohh thank you... simple and easy... love it

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  2. BarbMarch 24, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    great tutorial!!! Thanks!!

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  3. BarbMarch 24, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Great Tutorial Thanks!!!

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  4. The Fab ScientistMarch 24, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    So excited to try this....Thank you so much Mimi for the video tutorial!! #beginnersewer

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    1. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 12:21 AM

      Yay! so excited to see your finished skirt!!

      xoxo

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Really nice and quick.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I would totally screw this up. I just know it. *sigh* Yall are always showing off. Humph. LOL!

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  7. DeborahMarch 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks Mimi! You Rock Girl!

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  8. ColletteMarch 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks for sharing this Mimi. So much easier than I expected. I will definitely try not sure if it will look as cute on me as you :-)

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  9. xoxo-PaulineMarch 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    thanks so much for the video!!

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  10. xoxo-PaulineMarch 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    thanks so much for the video!!

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  11. Rejina TysonMarch 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I love how easy this skirt is! Great instructions by the way. Will be making one today because I could use a break from this complicated project I'm working on. Thanks for sharing! This will be the easiest pencil skirt I make. ;)

    Also, I love your blog. It's so nice to find another person making her own fashionable clothes and so chicly sharing them. Following your blog. ;)

    You Like It? I Made It!
    http://youlikeitimadeit.blogspot.com/

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    1. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you so much! sometimes we need a no brainer project :-)

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    2. Rejina TysonJune 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM

      Here's the link to my blog post on your DIY Pencil skirt! Yay! I'm excited to finally share my version of it! ;)

      http://youlikeitimadeit.blogspot.com/2012/06/bodycon-pencil-skirt.html

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  12. CarolMarch 25, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Huge shout out to you on my blog!!! I did a PR Review as well!!!!
    http://sewexcited.blogspot.com/2012/03/mimi-g-is-bomb-digity.html

    Love, Love, Love!!!

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  13. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Mimi,I will be trying this tomorrow... This is supper easy.... tks :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      send me a pic! ;-)

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    2. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM

      Hi Mimi....Dont be too harsh lol I'm still a newbie:)...Here is my Blog http://evylu.blogspot.com/....The first one is a close up of the skirt. The second link is the full body.

      http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dd07b3127cceffe04bdfa53b00000030O00Aasm7Fk2ctWgPbz4Q/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


      http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dd07b3127cceffe0ba13e51700000030O00Aasm7Fk2ctWgPbz4Q/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

      Thanks for the tutorial.

      Evoni V

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    3. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 7:48 PM

      You did soooooo good and it looks awesome!

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  14. bpatricia74March 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    MiMi, thank you so much for sharing your sewing knowledge! I appreciate your you!

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  15. caribbelleMarch 25, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Oh this is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing it, will add the video to my faves!

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  16. alisha mMarch 25, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Awesome awesome awesome! We really appreciate you. Thank you. ummm can up maybe do a tut on that green off shoulder top...

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    1. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM

      green off shoulder top? which one love?

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    2. Alisha M.March 26, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      Maybe it was blue...You did a top and a super cute dress (maybe that was green) One you self drafted. I think you put some gold buttons on the sleeve.

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  17. Uma Mageswari PreveMarch 26, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    This is a very easy tutorial to follow. Thank you so much for taking the time to do it!

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  18. SheaMarch 26, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    This is so awesome, thank you so much! I can't wait to try this, in a royal blue knit.

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  19. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I love it!!! I am going to have to do this!! I've been wanting to get back into sewing so this is an easy and quick way to get my feet wet again!

    Thank you for sharing this!!


    Carsedra of:

    http://www.embracingtherealme.com/

    http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/

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  20. Monica DMarch 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing Mimi!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you for this skirt tutorial. I'm looking forward to making these in many colors for the summer.

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  22. CorieMarch 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    You look great as always! But ummm I still won't be able to do this. Really great tutorial though! lol

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  23. NickbuMarch 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    When you sew the center back seam, does it supposed to be a zig zag stitch?

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  24. Blossoming ButterflyApril 1, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Luv the skirt and the instructions that u gave r so easy. Thanks for sharing, it makes me feel like a non sewer like me can do it:)

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  25. Blossoming ButterflyApril 1, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Luv the skirt. Thanks for sharing, ur instructions make even a non-sewer like me feel like I can do it:)

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  26. Jenell April 7, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Ah-May-Zing! Simple and Easy! Time to go try it! Thanks for this!

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  27. luciadoctoraApril 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Mimi! God bless you I love that skirt!!!! I just happened to buy a beautiful coral colored double knit and was wracking my brain trying to figure out how to make a pencil skirt for work! Thank you! I'll send you a pic when it's done!!!!

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  28. LaToriaMay 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Hi Mimi,
    I'm just now viewing your tutorial for the pencil skirt. As soon as I finish making prom dresses for my clients I will make about two of these skirts. They are sooo cute and it's easy. Thanks again.

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  29. JessMay 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Mimi G.,
    I love your blog and your tutorials are fantastic. I, too, love sewing. I had a question. For this skirt, what kind of knit fabric did you use? I love your fabric choices. So chic. Looking forward to seeing more tutorials. Thanks.
    Jess

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  30. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    ^^Good question...what are some fabric recommendations?

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  31. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Mimi this skirt looks awesome on you!!!! Would you recommend following the same directions for one who's wait and hip size very different... i.e. my waist is much smaller than my hips... Worried it may be too tight.... Thanks!!!!

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  32. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    You rock like major!!!

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  33. life in BrooklynAugust 16, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Cute, I like how easy the tutorial is, what if you are a little out of shape is there a way you can make it a little less fitted?

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  34. life in BrooklynAugust 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I like tutorial, what if you want to make the skirt a little less fitted? I've done everything but I don't want it too fitted.

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  35. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I am so motivated to make this skirt!!

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  36. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I can't wait to make this skirt!

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  37. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Want to try this soon...how do I access the video....

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  38. Bahati BelleNovember 16, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Looking Great Mimi if you don't mind me asking how tall are you?

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  39. TheClosetChemistNovember 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Hello!! I wanted to know what sewing machine are you using in this video?

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Can this be a long skirt..

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I absolutely love your blog! I was wondering also can this be a long skirt also?

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Mimi, hi just found your tutorial. Thanks soooo much,Just love this skirt.
    I saw the pic , looks like you made a top for the pencil skirt. Can u show how u made it? I love the look!!!!! Thx Found u thru Vanessa's channel.:)

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Very simple yet elegant thank you and thank you again for leaving $$$$ in my wallet lol

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  44. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Mimi, where did you buy the stripped pencil skirt fabric from? Thanks

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    1. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      lowpricefabric.com under Knits and then Stripes

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  45. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for your tutorial. I want to make one. I love your blog and thanks for making sewing clearer and easier. I have learned so much from your blog and videos.

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  46. DeeJuly 9, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Hello, I'm a beginner this seems easy enough to make, but I have a ? Can a pencil skirt be made to not fit snug around the hips and thighs.

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  47. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    yippeeeee , mimi I made the pencil skirt and it came out good hahahahaah I love it. im going to make my sister one. this will make nice Christmas gifts. wow this is really nice. it is so many people who need a basic skirt. and this one is it. quick. if I want to go out I can make this skirt in 15 minutes . and match it with a beautiful satin or silk top or a tank top or blouse. whatever. it came out nice. love your styles

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thank you for all your help.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    This is totally doable. ;)
    I plan on trying over the weekend. Keep being the inspiration to both novice and experienced followers.

    We appreciate what you do MiMi!!
    Val

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  50. SarahDecember 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    how would you put a lining? I found some awesome black knit with a leopard print made of gold sequins, but it is rather thin. How would you add a lining to this?

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  51. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    MiMi I am in the process of sewing this Pencil Skirt but have problems with the elastic.. I inserted the elastic on the back(Wrong) side of the fabric, As I sew, the stitch is showing up on the front fabric. Can you please let me know what am doing wrong?

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xoxo
mimi g.