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Make Skirts and Dresses

Learn how to make skirts and dresses with these free patterns and tutorials.
  1. Skirt Patterns and Tutorials (10)
  2. Dress Patterns (8)

How-to Sundress

How-to Sundresses. Learn how to make a sundress with these free patterns and instructions.

How-to Skirts

Tailor your prom dress or just make a skirt shorter. With these free skirt projects, you can put together skirts from scratch or liven up the one you've got.

Pillowcase Skirt

How to Pillowcase Skirt. Learn to make a pillowcase skirt with this step-by-step photo tutorial.

How to Make a Dress Out of a T-Shirt

How to Make a Dress Out of a T-Shirt. Learn how to make a dress using only a t-shirt and a few minutes with this complete photo tutorial.

Make a Skirt Shorter

Learn how to make your skirt shorter with these quick and easy instructions.

Make a Simple Drawstring Skirt

No patterns or sewing experience needed with these easy how-to instructions. This basic design lays the groundwork for creating all kinds of skirts.

Turn Pants into a Skirt

Old jeans can easily be turned into a cute mini skirt! Our Guide to Frugal Living shows us how to cut and stitch our way into a free skirt.

How Do I Make an A-Line Skirt?

A DIY Fashion reader asks how to create an A-line skirt that is larger at the hem than the waist.

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