Sewing Tutorial: Easy High Waist Stretch Pencil Skirt (inspired by Gucci SS2011)

[sofiethommy]

this is nice and very easy to follow thank you for posting

[rainbowmum59]

sorry didn't realise i couldn't add a photo but it's on my Facebook and im very happy with it thanks so much xxx

[rainbowmum59]

here's my version i made for my sons GF Adele. a perfect fit.

[jennb752]

Hi Evange,

love this video, you did a great job! I hope to be able to try it soon

[cnut92]

hey love this tutorial but im wondering how i can do it with a hidden elastic or without it any ideas?

[4hisglorymila]

yay! I love this video! Very simple and easy to follow! Thank you...i cant wait to start on mine!!

[MayaBella22]

This is so amazing :D It was confusing 4 me. but I'm determined to make it :)

[Crunchy68]

Really beautiful skirt! It looks EXCELLENT on you!

It does seem to be bunching just a bit in the front, but of course a slip would take care of that.

I thought this tutorial was really clear, and very helpful. THANK YOU!

[MsChapstick18]

thanks so much for the vid. hope you make more like these. im trying to start sewing more and vids like these are a big help

[princessitahlatina]

Its a relief to have some one on yt to explain so beautifully every step of each project...... love your channel !!!!!!

[johanna32138]

Love it

[MrPandramon]

um.. is a jersey fabric good enough for a body hug stretchy type of skirt? just asking

since I'm using a manual sewing machine i dunno if that kind of fabric can be sewn in a manual sewing machine >_<"

[2hatelibs1]

Outstanding outstanding outstanding

[2hatelibs1]

Outstanding outstanding outstanding

[crystalong94]

I love your tutorial! And you look really great in the skirt!

[pinktezzy]

Love the video. I just started back sewing and I'm trying to learn new things other than making shoulder bags

[SaunWhee]

Good job on the skirt and it looks great on you!

[vinflick]

Grat tutorial. I'm glad you did the pleats. Thanks

[anka1313ify]

I love the tutorial,I just discovered it,I will watch all your tutorials!!!!!!!!!You see I have a new obsession with making clothes and you are so helping me especially because I'm a newbie !!!!!!!If you have any ideas how to do a tea dress from the 30s pleaseeeeeeeee share with me !!!!

[devilnoodles]

this is a great tutorial and ihave to say you look really good in that skirt! I adore pencil skirts but have always shyed away from them because i also have *quite a big butt* lol

[Jrealzlovley]

this is a great tutorial. btw i love the curves  :)

[OverdoseOnMe29]

Love ur voice....cute look but I do believe u could've achieved that look with less effort!

[sunnyandkaitlyn]

cute!

[violetalicia]

Subscibed~!! since the 1st glance on ur tutorial video on Lolita dress XD

admire ur works n ur explanations, also u nvr depress on ur bodyfigure. i hv da same figure like u after delivered 3 childrens. n since then i rarely wear a DRESS/Skirt... imagine last time i wear skirts 5 or 6 days out of a week... i miss them so much but the chubby size couldn't get a nice fit on them :( i am so happy to c u in here, Evange. u make all skirt look so well!! i love it! made mine n my daughter's too~

[iHavePassion4Fashion]

I love your tutorials!

[LouisVuittonPrince]

As a designer who needed a quick reminder this video came in handy!

[de3n13]

love this i may use this with denim an a stretchy waistband

[mollybeth83]

Great! Love it! Did you just use zig-zag all the way the sides? Did you use a walking foot?

[Evange]

@mollybeth83 My sewing machine has a "stretch" setting that I used.

[lawandamills]

I ADORE it! I've been an embroiderer for years and I'm looking forward to branching out into sewing and combining the two.  So this is very exciting! Now I'm off to find you site and keep learning with you!!! toodles!

[nayelischoice]

Nop you don't have a big butt.YOU are very WIDE but you're flat from behind

[MsThingstodo]

cute!!!!!!

[Dellontra]

Love it! Your awesome and I can't wait to try it my self. I'm just learning and i love how you made the pattern.

[Fabiola15251127]

You sew with such passion you make everything look so simple to do thanks!

[turkcrzy]

nice thanks a lot babe..

[TJazzyT19]

love it , your good

[zeb3stacks]

loved it.! so simple



[sayyadinasri]

Love your work! The coral and turquoise worked out great



[MrW1DEAWAK3]

nice

[Misako86]

I love the way you show how to do the pattern! I learn a lot! Thank you for this video!

[PassionatePhalanges]

Thank you for the video! I have been loving high waisted pencil skirts, but because I am petite and a bit curvy I can't seem to find ones that fit me quite right.

[tiyow]

Hothothothot. Subscribed! :]

[AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ]

I love all your tutorials they are so fun and you keep me inspired! Thanks for taking the time to share for someone like me that I'm not alone when it's comes to sewing!

[hunnybee1z]

*i got quite a BIG BUTT* lol that was funny...i have the same troubles too :p i dont get what the "dart" was for??? i couldnt see the design or finished in the back...?

[Evange]

@hunnybee1z I know, it sounded so weired to listen me say that in my dry, informative, narrator tone. But I also didnt want to have to rerecord.

The dart allows for there to be more fabric covering the butt, while remaining the same in the waist. It allows fabric to lie smoothly over the curves of the body without being too small in one place and too big in another.

[nunu1984]

thanks for the tutorial. i love watching all your tutorials!  the skirt looks amazing and the color you chose is beautiful :-)

[lucybrz1]

It's a great pattern, easy to make. Maybe I'll make it. Let's see.

The skirt looks great on you.

You look very serious in this video. Not like that dancing lol when you made harem pants.

[nyrew06]

not sure if anyone commented on your lose of words.. but you'e thinking of a KICK PLEAT! :)

[Evange]

@MsLaBajo In fair warning, knits are probably the most difficult type of fabrics to work with. A simple, non stretch, woven fabric is probably the best for beginners. But good luck none the less!

[teefrmdabay]

do you know how to work with feathers?

[blightedangel]

I really like using shaping in a stretch fabric. Like you, I have a slightly unbalanced figure (though my issues are topside!) and I find when I put darts into the garment, it rides up and slips down less, than if it were as you said, 'just a tube'. GREAT pattern, wonderful easy instructions. I love the bit at the end where you talked about your experience.

[Evange]

@blightedangel Most of my videos contain a long rambling introduction and conclusion, as it increases the likelihood that I'll get a thumbnail that showcases the garment.

[prezzlie]

I loved it. The steps are easy to follow!=)

[maruka2123]

wow thank you for explaining this so good, I feel like I learned a lot :)

[jacnjoe]

When you are drawing your pattern and it's just a small scale of your pattern...what kind of paper do you use that's big enough to draw your actual pattern on? I don't have any paper that big...where can I get some? Thanks for the tutorial! Love it!

[Evange]

@jacnjoe when I'm sketching it in this video, I'm doing it quarter scale (using 1/4" graph paper). When I sketch the actual thing though, I use 1" graph paper. check out my video "Pattern Drafting 101: Basic Bodice Sloper" for a better explanation of the paper I use.

[Flawlessfingers]

Love it!! Nice Tutorial thanks

[tjeni]

hey, about that "vent" at the back of the skirt; i call it a kick pleat.... sooo could u show us how to make those plz! pretty plz, lol!

[riechanster]

It looks lovely one you! Can't wait to 'till my exams are finished and I can start sewing! Now I know what to do with that stretchy fabric I bought :D

[xXxMySweetChannelxXx]

That kind of skirts are really easy to make :D

you make them look MORE easy. We love you <33

[Vindi7771]

thanks heaps for your tutorials, you explain them really well. I've been hoarding fabric lately and this is an excellent simply skirt I think I'll make today! :-D

[deemom]

The only thing that I would add would be some sort of lining. Often times I feel that knits can be a bit too "clingy". Do you have a recommendation on how to add one?

[Evange]

@deemom just do the the same pattern in a different fabric. Place it inside, and sew at the top.

[AdiarraStormfury]

Fantastic tutorial!!  I know I've said it before, but honestly, I have learned so much from you. Thank you!!! <3

[flaviutza09]

@Evange That's really amazing :D

[Colibri2287]

niceeeee!! ñ_______________ñ*

[ladolly78]

I totally looove the way you explain !!! and the fact that you are showing us how to make our own patterns makes everything more easier and more professional !!!

Thanks a lot! =D

[Iloveknives]

Cute!

[flaviutza09]

both me and my sister love your tutorials. i will try this one although I don't have much experience with sewing. kisses from Romania

[Evange]

@flaviutza09 My grandma is totally from Romania!

[nickyworth25]

i think it's called a kick pleat if I'm not mistaken.....I took a basic sewing class a few years ago. Great tut!

[stockingcpl]

LOVE the lay of this on your hips. AWESOME!

[Evange]

@stockingcpl I was thinking I look kind of lumpy, lol

[stockingcpl]

@Evange No...I like the look of an updated pencil skirt in a knit fabric. The clingy nature of the material does indeed enhance curves, and bringing out the best in us is what we are all looking for! :-) Anyway, love your spunky attitude about making your own items. It has indeed inspired me! (making a pair of leggings tonight!)

Kisses,

Nikki

[RubyRoseDIY]

Awesome! I'll do it! :)

[everendinglove]

Wow! I've always wanted to make a pencil skirt! Thank you soooooo much! <333

[PsychoOnMars]

loveeeee this. Thankyousomuch :D

[mwnjw]

Very cute, and thank you so much for the comments about knits. I still don't understand why new sewers think knits are so easy - some of the stable ones are great, but the slippery ones still give me trouble. I loved the way you explained the drafted pattern. I think I may try it!

[Evange]

@mwnjw Yeah, I though I had bought a fairly sturdy fabric, but it turned out to be a lot slinkier than expected. Still turned out okay though I think.

[SpiveyKochou]

Thank you very ch for this video, I have been wanting to make a pencil skirt for a wile but most of the videos I have seen are way to complicated for me, so I very much enjoyed your's because to was very beautiful but was not that had to do. I love watching your videos :>

[Seaniztme]

i love your tutorials! they are so well explained!!! perfect for newbies like me! thank you

[Evange]

@Seaniztme YW thanks for watching :)

[aglanceatmyworld]

I really like this tutorial! This opening in the back is a slit...at least that's what we called it growing up penticostal (I never wore pants until I was 17). Anyway, I laughed when I saw this in my sub box because I've written the notes and been planning on making a pencil skirt tutorial for months, but keep putting it off.

Also, you did a great job with your VO and condensing the video down! My favorite of yours :)

[Evange]

@aglanceatmyworld Tip of my tongue!

[Chantsway]

i love all your tutorials! I have learnt how to make patterns from you otherwise i had no clue so thanx. I actually used ur peasant top pattern but i made a dress instead so keep am coming. By e way what you said about knitted fabric is so true but am learning lol

[Evange]

@Chantsway Send me a pic of the dress!

[Chantsway]

@Evange ok i will send but where do i send it? Youtube won't let me attach pics!

[Evange]

@Chantsway upolad it to imgur and message me the URL, or e-mail it to pics (at) evangestyle (dot) com

[TsukiLion]

lovely tutorial! thank you so much for sharing! <3

[billiemonster14]

0:18 beautiful!

[UmaPreve]

Looks great! Knits are tricky to work with but once you know how to handle them they are the best to work with! hahahaha! I love your color choice!

[Evange]

@UmaPreve

Step 1: choose fabric

Step 2: figure out what I can make with it

[kimistirednow]

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