Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Resize a vintage skirt that doesn't fit, and no extra fabric needed! In this sewing tutorial, I'll show you how to replace a too-small waistband using the original hem of the skirt. It's an alteration that works great on those vintage pieces that ALMOST fit!
Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel & like this video! ❤️
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VIDEOS MENTIONED: 👇🏼
- 5 easy ways to hem a circle skirt youtu.be/V-Q0DntRpOY?si=8lNMjOru3eBUCjLY
- Is understitching really worth it? youtu.be/aXfDkVVL_bk?si=vAGHBUj16h7KSMjs
SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Sleeve roll - amzn.to/4gtWJ8b
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Ergonomic rotary cutter - amzn.to/3JTrvbU
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Approaches to resizing a gathered skirt
01:58 Options for sizing up a waistband
03:23 Reworking a vintage skirt skirt
04:22 Shortening the hem to get new waistband fabric
05:02 Preparing waistband pattern pieces
06:10 Planning the layout on the original fabric
07:13 Interfacing and adjusting seam allowances
08:03 Assembling the two-piece waistband
09:04 Sewing the waistband to the skirt
10:04 Handling pockets and zipper overlap
10:41 Finishing the short ends and underlap
11:32 Final edge stitching and closures
12:07 Re-hemming the skirt
Resize a vintage skirt that doesn't fit, and no extra fabric needed! In this sewing tutorial, I'll show you how to replace a too-small waistband using the original hem of the skirt. It's an alteration that works great on those vintage pieces that ALMOST fit!
Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel & like this video! ❤️
~~~~~~
VIDEOS MENTIONED: 👇🏼
- 5 easy ways to hem a circle skirt youtu.be/V-Q0DntRpOY?si=8lNMjOru3eBUCjLY
- Is understitching really worth it? youtu.be/aXfDkVVL_bk?si=vAGHBUj16h7KSMjs
SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Sleeve roll - amzn.to/4gtWJ8b
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Ergonomic rotary cutter - amzn.to/3JTrvbU
(Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂)
~~~~~~
🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS:
Ravelry - ravelry.com/designers/tasha-moss
Payhip - payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat
🏡 MY WEB SITE: tashacouldmakethat.com
~~~~~~
🫖 Like what I’m doing? Consider buying me a tea! ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat
~~~~~~
📱FIND ME elsewhere:
Instagram - instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat
Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/TashaCould
Facebook - facebook.com/tashacouldmakethat
Threads - threads.net/@tashacouldmakethat
👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! eepurl.com/h9pBu9
👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Approaches to resizing a gathered skirt
01:58 Options for sizing up a waistband
03:23 Reworking a vintage skirt skirt
04:22 Shortening the hem to get new waistband fabric
05:02 Preparing waistband pattern pieces
06:10 Planning the layout on the original fabric
07:13 Interfacing and adjusting seam allowances
08:03 Assembling the two-piece waistband
09:04 Sewing the waistband to the skirt
10:04 Handling pockets and zipper overlap
10:41 Finishing the short ends and underlap
11:32 Final edge stitching and closures
12:07 Re-hemming the skirt
