Skirts have been my go-to choice lately and I have a new favorite. Today on HappiestCamper, we show you How To Make A Fishtail Skirt With Free Pattern! With its elastic waistband and generous fit, you will be comfortable all day long. Whether at work or play, the Fish Tail skirt is the one to wear! I have been wanting to make one of these for a while. When my sewing friend, Debbie, showed me this pattern, I knew I had to share it with you! I love these vibrant colors, but you could make this with a solid or a different patterned fabric if you wanted. I recommend using light fabrics. If you go with a woven fabric, I suggest a satin or lightweight cotton fabric for comfort. If you are using a knit fabric, I suggest a double brushed poly or a jersey material. Paired with the elastic waistband, this might be the most comfortable skirt in your closet when you are done!

What is even more awesome is that this skirt can be made from either woven or knit fabrics. Choose your style and mesmerize others with this glamourous skirt. Flow and float away in this easy to sew beautiful fishtail skirt. Gather up your supplies from the list below and let’s get started!

How To Make A Fishtail Skirt With Free Pattern

What You’ll Need:

1.5 Yards Of 60” wide fabric per circle – Wovens – satin, lightweight cottons, rayon, challis, crepe Knits – double brushed poly, jersey
1..5 – 2” wide knit elastic
Matching Thread
Free Pattern
Iron
Pins
Scissors
Optional Rotary Cutter & Mat
Measuring tape
Thread nippers
Sewing machine

Size Chart:

Imperial (inches)	Small	Medium	Large
Waist	28	30	32
Hip	38	40	42

Printing Instructions

This fishtail skirt pattern has layers, so that you can choose to print only the size you need. To achieve this Adobe Reader must be installed on your machine or device. Adobe Reader allows you to click on the layers icon which will show you each size with an eyeball beside it. Click on the eyeball beside the size you do not want to print. Is this fishtail skirt missing the size you are looking for? Then check out our tutorial on How to Scale a pattern up and down.

Before printing check that your printer is set to No scaling or Actual size. Set the Page orientation to Auto or Portrait. And then print page 1. Measure the 2” test square to see if it measures exactly 2”. If it does, print the remaining pages.

Trimming Pages

Cut off the right and top margins of each printed page before assembling the pattern. You can use tape or school glue to adhere your paper pattern together.

Pattern Assembly

After the pages have been printed and trimmed as instructed above, use the quarter circles located at the corner of each page for perfect alignment. When done your pattern should look like this:

Pattern Pieces Checklist

Once you have printed and assembled your pattern. You will cut the following pieces.

Cut your elastic length is 1” less than your waist measurement.

Skirt Front	Cut 1 on fold
Skirt Back	Cut 1 on fold

Seam Allowance

Use a 3/8” seam allowance unless otherwise instructed.

How To Make A Fishtail Skirt With Free Pattern

use pattern to cut out fishtail skirt fabric pieces

The first step in this how to make a fishtail skirt with free sewing pattern is to wash, dry, and iron your fabric. This acts as a preshrink and makes it easier to cut, as well as making your fabric softer. Next, go ahead and lay out your pattern piece onto your fabric and cut out your pieces.

pin the front and back skirt pieces together

Place the front and the back skirt pieces right sides together, pin at the side seam and sew using a 3/8″ seam allowance.

Set your sewing machine to a zigzag stitch and finish the raw edges for a smooth look.

Next on this how to make a fishtail skirt with free pattern, we will work on the hem. To help you in hemming the curved edges of the skirt, sew a straight stitch 3/8 “ from the skirt hem.

Fold the hem of the skirt first along the stitch line, then fold once again another 3/8”. This will enclose the raw edges of the skirt.

Now on this how to make a fishtail skirt with free pattern, we can sew it closed. Sew 1/8” from the folded edge of the skirt hem.

Now we will work on the waist of your fishtail skirt. Start by sewing a gathering stitch at the skirt waist. We are about halfway through this fun tutorial!

Take your elastic piece you cut and fold it in half. Overlap the ends by about half an inch and sew them together.

Gather the skirt waist to fit the width of the elastic. Pin the elastic and the skirt right sides together.

With right sides together, sew the elastic to the skirt with a zigzag stitch. Also zigzag stitch the raw edges of the elastic and skirt seam to finish the edges.

And that’s it! Now you know how to make a fishtail skirt with free pattern. This cute and trendy skirt is sure to turn heads. Wear it casually with a t-shirt or dress it up with your favorite top. This skirt has become a date night favorite.

If you liked learning how to make a fishtail skirt with free pattern, make sure to pin it to your favorite Pinterest board or share it with friends on social media. If you decide to make this simple project on your own, make certain that you take a picture afterward and tag us on social media as we love seeing the fabrics and color choices that people use!

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How To Make A Fishtail Skirt With Free Pattern

You love learning how to make this fishtail skirt with free pattern. I love the look of this skirt. You can make this in no time! Eay DIY summer fashion!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $10.00

Materials

Tools

Instructions

Print and assemble your pattern. Use it to cut out your fabric pieces.
Place the front and the back skirt pieces right sides together, pin at the side seam and sew.
Sew your sewing machine to a zigzag stitch and finish the raw edges
To help you in hemming the curved edges of the skirt, sew a straight stitch 3/8 “ from the skirt hem.
Fold the hem of the skirt first along the stitch line, then fold once again another 3/8”.
Sew 1/8” from the folded edge of the skirt hem.
Sew a gathering stitch at the skirt waist.
Fold your elastic in half and sew together
Gather the skirt waist to fit the width of the elastic. Pin the elastic and the skirt right sides together.
With right sides together, sew the elastic to the skirt with a zigzag stitch. Also zigzag stitch the raw edges of the elastic and skirt seam to finish the edges.
Enjoy your fun fishtail skirt!