We were excited to be invited back to KSL’s Studio5 television program this past week. Knowing the popularity of a pettiskirt, they asked if we’d show people how to make one! So we put our crafty heads together and came up with this tutorial filled with tricks and tips. Led by the amazing talent of Carla C, the can-do attitude of Sherrie, and an awesome producer and team at Studio5, a Pettiskirt segment was created!
We knew you would like to see it, too! So here it is! Sherrie, our assistant site manager at YouCanMakeThis.com, shined in her how-to demonstration! The segment is a very basic overview of how our version of the Pettiskirt is created, but detailed, step-by-step photo/diagram Pettiskirt instructions are available on our site. Plus, it’s free!
Here’s another thing we love about this skirt! We’ve also included a DOLLY version! We are now entering our 3rd year of our annual “Twirls for Girls” campaign for the “Toys for Tots” program. Each year we create a new twirl skirt pattern made just for dolly so that you can make and donate them to Toys for Tots. These dolly skirt patterns are free. Our first year was a patchwork twirl skirt. Our second year debuted a dolly wrap skirt. So it is only fitting that our 3rd year would showcase a dolly Pettiskirt!
Happy holidays everyone! Enjoy making Pettiskirts for girls…and their dollies, too!
Find the free “How to Make a Pettiskirt” instructions here.
Find the “Twirls for Girls” patterns here.
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Your eye may have caught those adorable t-shirts that matched up with the Pettiskirts! Now you can make those, too!
To find the paper applique pattern (to be used with a regular sewing machine) for the stocking, click here.
To find the machine embroidery design for the gingerbread girl, visit our sister site, SWAKembroidery.com. Click here.
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Wonderful!
My daughter and I are starting on our Toys for Tots skirts next week. I’m going to add this to the agenda.
I did not find the form to summit with the skirt however and the one on the site right now for the twirl skirt is dated 2008 (at least I think I seeing that right.)
Thanks ladies!
Krista
WOW! Sherri did such an amazing job! She was so cute, calm, and collected!
And the Skirts are absolutely adorable! The perfect skirt for Toys for Tots this year!
Thank you!
Yes, I’ve downloaded this and my four granddughters are going to look so cute Christmas morning!
Another winner ladies!!! Brooke enjoyed the pink/brown combination, the same colors that are my oldest graddaughter’s favorite. Yes, I too have downloaded the free instructions.
Brooke enjoyed the pink and brown which are my fav colors too! Very cute!
YEA! I have been wanting to make a pettiskirt for quite awhile now… THANK YOU so much for the free pattern! I can’t wait to try it out! I downloaded it right away!
Brooke enjoyed the pink and brown. I really love the red and black one the model was wearing.
Thanks so much for the pettiskirt instructions. I have not made one successfully from previous tutes, but I hope to try again eventually
I downloaded my copy and I can’t wait to give it a whirl 
Or a twirl….?
I downloaded the pattern. I just hope I have time to make one before Christmas!
You did a great job on this segment! Brooke liked the pink and brown combination
Brooke liked the pink and brown colors….which I think are really a great combo myself!!! Beautiful!!
Ooooo, going to download it this second!!
She loved the chocolate and pink combo…as do I.
Yes I downloaded the instructions!
Yay! I’ve downloaded mine! The girls around here would love these!
I downloaded the instructions. Not sure who I will use them for, but they are oh so cute!
Yes I have downloaded the pattern. Brooke liked the brown and pink.
She liked the brown and pink best. I just downloaded the pattern. Thanks so much
wow is this sherri the former sherri bartholemule (sorry i butchered the last name) if it is way to go girl.
I have downloaded the ebook, because I love the YCMT ebooks, but I have not tried to make a pettiskirt yet.
I downloaded the pattern, thank you!
Pink/brown. I love that combo too, and blue/brown which is my bedroom.
I think she loved the pink and brown together. I like the christmasy ones and yes I have downloaded the free pattern although I had already made two without any instructions on my own. But I think it is always a learning experience to see how someone else tackles the same idea!
This is a great skirt!! Brooke loved the pink/brown combination!
SheilaC
shecarita(at)yahoo(dot)com
Brooke enjoyed the pink and brown, and yes I’ve downloaded the pattern. One of my grandaughters will love this … maybe in black and red!
Brooke loved the brown and pink and who wouldn’t. It is lovely. I have downloaded and made 3 Christmas pettis.
Thanks for the wonderful sharing ! The pettiskirts are sure pretty. I have downloaded the free pattern. I wish that I could make this for my two daughters soon.
I’ve downloded it! My daughter will love playing in this.
That is soooo stinkin cute - I need to find a little girl to make that for! Brooke loved Pink & Brown of course - two hot colors!
yes, can’t wait to make it
Brooke liked the pink and brown color combination, which I love and so does my daughter! She would LOVE a matching doll skirt as well!
She liked the pink/brown. I downloaded this and may give it a go after the holidays for Valentine’s day or maybe my daughter’s 4th birthday in April.
Brooke liked the pink & brown. I did download this, and I think my daughter would like a bright pink one!
brooke liked the chocolate brown and pink combo!