Learn how to make a bandana skirt for an adorable little girl’s outfit! So easy, even a beginning seamstress can sew it.
Skills Required: Beginner. You should have a basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine to try this project.
Hi, this is Jessica from Cutesy Crafts, here to show you how I made this super easy bandana skirt for my daughter’s 4th of July outfit. I’m seriously loving the bandana trend for 4th of July!
The great thing about bandanas is that they are already hemmed, which make them perfect for skirt-making. And, if I can add lace to anything, I will. I love the frilly, feminine touch that the lace adds to this skirt!
This is a very simple sewing project! I would estimate this to fit a 3 – 5 year old child, depending on their waist size. This will fit approximately an 18″ – 22″ child’s waist. Learn how to make it below.
Bandana Skirt
To make this bandana girls skirt, you will need:
- Bandana
- Elastic, 1/2-inch wide (one inch longer than the child’s waist measurement)
- Eyelet lace trim – 1 1/2 yards
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Safety pin (for threading elastic)
- Scissors
Let’s get started!
Fold your bandana in half and cut along the fold to get two equal pieces.
Put the bandana pieces right sides together, with the cut edges on the top. Pin and sew a 1/4″ seam down both sides.
Fold the cut edge over 1/4″ and press it with an iron. Fold it again about 3/4″ and press again. This will be the casing for your elastic.
Sew around the top of the skirt, close to the bottom of the fold. Leave an opening a couple of inches wide to thread your elastic through later.
With your skirt still inside out, pin and sew the eyelet lace trim to the bottom.
When you get to the ends, trim and fold the raw edges under.
Put a safety pin through one end of the elastic and use it to help you thread the elastic through the casing. Sew the ends together with your sewing machine and then sew the opening closed.
Turn it right-side-out, and you’re done! To complete the outfit, I appliquéd a star, cut out of blue bandana fabric, onto a white shirt.
Just iron some Wonder Under or thin interfacing onto the back of the bandana, cut out the star, iron it to the shirt, and sew around it. Standard appliqué process. So cute, right?!
Bandana Skirt
Learn how to make a bandana skirt in a few simple steps! This cute sewing project is easier than you think.
Materials
- Bandana
- Elastic, 1/2-inch wide
- Eyelet lace trim - 1 1/2 yards
- Thread
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Safety pin
- Scissors
Instructions
- Fold your bandana in half and cut along the fold to get two equal pieces.
- Put the bandana pieces right sides together, with the cut edges on the top. Pin and sew a 1/4" seam down both sides.
- Fold the cut edge over 1/4" and press it with an iron. Fold it again about 3/4" and press again. This will be the casing for your elastic.
- Sew around the top of the skirt, close to the bottom of the fold. Leave an opening a couple of inches wide to thread your elastic through later.
- With your skirt still inside out, pin and sew the eyelet lace trim to the bottom.
- When you get to the ends, trim and fold the raw edges under.
- Put a safety pin through one end of the elastic and use it to help you thread the elastic through the casing. Sew the ends together with your sewing machine and then sew the opening closed.
- Turn the skirt right side out to finish.
If you enjoyed this tutorial, you’ll want to see our red, white, and blue bandana headbands! You can see how cute they are in the image below.
April
Friday 8th of April 2022
Could you please tell the size of the bandana as there are a few different sizes. Thanks
Amy
Friday 8th of April 2022
This was made with a 22" square bandana! I think you could do *around* the same size and still get the same results :)
Edna Wiltcher
Tuesday 31st of July 2018
What size would this skirt be? I have a 2 y/of and a 1 y/of. Would this fit them?
Amy
Monday 27th of August 2018
Hi Edna! Sorry for the delay - here's the answer from the author: "The skirt can be made to fit lots of different sizes, it will just get too short for older kids. You cut the elastic to be the size of your child, so a smaller waist will mean a more gathered skirt, and a bigger waist will mean less gathering. I think it would be great for a 1 and 2 year old. If you find that it's too long (especially on the baby), you can trim some off the top after cutting it in half. If you want the gathers to be less, you can always trim some off the sides as well. Hope that makes sense!"
GG'sewing
Wednesday 4th of May 2016
I am just starting my sewing for granddaughter 2yr old all hand sewing no machine. Thank you for this easy to do pattern.This will get me off to a wonderful start!
Glory/ Glorious Treats
Wednesday 25th of June 2014
Super cute!!
Kelley
Tuesday 24th of June 2014
That is so adorable, my daughter might need one! :) Pinning!