Want to sew a skirt quickly? It’s no problem with our free instructions and patterns! On the page below, you will find a selection of tutorials for all types of skirts, from a classic pencil skirt to a flounce skirt, a traditional Swiss folk skirt and a warm winter skirt, to a girls’ princess skirt. Whether you want to sew a long or short skirt, whether sexy, business-like or elegant, whether for beginners or sewing professionals, the BERNINA blog has the right skirt inspiration with step-by-step instructions for every type of sewing and style. Why not see for yourself?

Sewing a skirt: from a girls’ skirt to a traditional Swiss folk skirt

The BERNINA blog offers a comprehensive selection of tutorials and patterns for sewing skirts. They range from a quick summer skirt and an extravagant pleated skirt to a floor-length maxi skirt and many other great ideas. On the page above, you can find a handy overview of all the posts about sewing skirts that have appeared on our blog so far. There’s sure to be something for you too! And be sure to use our search function to find other skirt and dress tutorials on the blog! 

A skirt made out of a pair of pants – upcycling is right on trend

Want to breathe new life into your favorite pants? You can! With the tutorial and pattern for a tiered skirt, you can make a unique skirt really quickly. To do this, cut off the frayed pant legs with holes in the knees, attach new fabric and decorate the whole thing with lace as required. In no time, you can create a fantastic one-off piece for young and old alike. You can also find upcycling instructions for other fashion topics on the blog. Simply browse our archive using the search function!

Large selection of patterns and skirt shapes

Think skirts are only for the summer? We think you can wear a skirt anytime! With the right choice of fabric, and combined with warm tights and boots or leggings, they are also ideal for cold winter days. Instructions for working with thick quilted fabric or boiled wool, for embellishing with panel seams, and many other sewing tips can be found in the posts on this page. Maybe some of you are even bold enough to make a leather skirt and show it to us in the Community section of the blog?

Download for free and get started!

The sewing instructions on the BERNINA blog are available to you free of charge and you can sew or adapt them at any time. Some tutorials even contain patterns that you can download and print out. This means that nothing stands in the way of your creativity and you can start your sewing project quickly and easily. There is sure to be an event already on your calendar where you could wear your new skirt. What’s more, we even have a wedding skirt in the collection…

Simple, short instructions for beginners

Do you want to sew a garment and quickly achieve a great result? Our authors provide you with short instructions that are so easy to follow you don’t even need a complicated pattern. Make your own measurements and off you go. With just a few seams, in no time you can make a new garment that can be worn the same day. The quick skirt is an ideal project for sewing beginners. With our short instructions, you are sure to reach your goal.

Dress up a simple skirt: instructions for all kinds of accessories

Sure, there are skirts that are sewn so stylishly, they don’t need any accessories. But isn’t it great to embellish a simple skirt with all sorts of pretty accessories and appliqué details? For this, you can find lots of tutorials on the BERNINA blog for creating appliqués, buttonhole plackets, bows, belt buckles, and more. To make sure you don’t miss any inspiring sewing ideas in the future, it is best to subscribe to the blog newsletter!