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Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern

November 2, 2015 by Denise 21 Comments

Today I have a free multi sized pattern for you!! Make adorable bubble skirts for your girls in sizes 3 months through 12 girls! Although this pattern does not include a printable template, it’s so easy to make with the provided cutting instructions.

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Free Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern | DIY Crush

Free Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern

Gather your materials:

  • Fabric
  • 3/4″ wide Elastic
  • Sewing machine
  • Elastic thread
  • Notions
  • Scissors
  • Lip edge cutter or measuring tape
  • Safety pin
  • iron

Suitable fabrics:

  • woven cotton
  • plaid
  • chambray
  • silk
  • polyester

Knit fabric is unfortunately too thick in most cases but I have seen bubble skirts made from very lightweight knit mixes.

To begin, cut your fabric according to the cutting chart below:

Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern Sizing Chart

Seam allowance: 3/8 inch unless stated otherwise

Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern

 

  1. Place both fabric pieces with right sides together, making sure the print direction is going down. Pin and sew only one side! Serge/zigzag hem the raw edge
  2. Fold down the top edge 3/8″ and press.
  3. Fold down the top edge once more but this time 1.25″ and press. Now sew close to the folded edge to make the casing. Leave a 1″ opening in the center back for the elastic. Backstitch the beginning and the end.
  4. Fold up the bottom edge 3/8″ and press.
  5. Fold the bottom edge all the way up so it meets the bottom edge of the casing which you have sewn in place.
  6. Draw a line 1/3 up from the folded bottom edge. Unfold and shirr this line (with elastic thread in the lower compartment of your sewing machine and regular thread on top). Sew 3 rows with a 1/4″ distance from each other.
  7. This is how the sides should look like now.
  8. Fold the fabric over sideways so that both edges meet. Pin and sew side together. Backstitch beginning and end.
  9. Fold up the bottom edge again until it meets the casing. Pin in place.
  10. Sew it down all the way around as shown.
  11. Secure the safety pin to one end of the elastic and insert it into the casing. Overlap both ends of the elastic, stitch it down several times to secure it. Close the opening with your machine.

All done!

Free Bubble Skirt Sewing Pattern | DIY Crush

PS: A tutorial for the cute accent bow will be posted very soon so check back in!

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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  1. The Eclectic Abuela says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I love that fabric!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 3, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  2. Donna Wirthlin says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Love, love, love. Pinned and will make for the granddaughters!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 5, 2015 at 7:11 am

      So happy to hear that! Thanks for visiting, Donna!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

    We’ve just been invited to a Grease themed party and I was wondering about outfits – this looks perfect!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 6, 2015 at 7:07 am

      So happy to hear you can use this skirt pattern! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  4. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    What a great skirt! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 6, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Thank you so much for stopping by!!

      Reply
  5. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:50 am

    One of my favorite things I used to make my girls when they were little. Thanks for sharing your tutorial at the party! Pinned & shared. I hope to make one soon.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 7, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by!!

      Reply
  6. CS Calkins says

    November 7, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    DIG bubble skirts! Many thanks for linking at Share the Wealth Sunday!!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 8, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Happy to hear that!! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  7. Carrie says

    November 7, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    Oh, I love it!! I would love to have you share at my link party: https://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2015/11/crafty-weekends-fat-quarters-small.html.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 8, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks for the invite!! I linked up!!

      Reply
  8. creatively living says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:39 am

    So cute! I’m lucky to have really cute nieces to sew for. Thanks for the idea and Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!

    – Holly @ Creatively Living

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Thanks for visiting!! Have a great week!

      Reply
  9. Pam @Threading My Way says

    November 14, 2015 at 4:03 am

    A very pretty skirt!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      November 14, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Hi Pam! Thank you and thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  10. Hayley @ Snap Happy Bakes says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:05 am

    So cute! Thanks for linking to #frifree4all

    Reply
  11. lucia says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Thank you very much.I made this lovely skirt for my daughter today and it looks lovely

    Reply

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