
If you don't want to finish the edges, or don't want to use a serger, make this modification to the pattern. Go down a little over an inch, and trim away.

Now you have a nice tab, and can either zigzag it, or leave the edge raw.

Trace the patten onto skirt fabric.

Serge or zigzag the edges. (optional)

Sew two lines to gather.

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Flip the bottom of the skirt back on itself and hem it.

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Here's the same exact process on the half-circle skirt.

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I made a whole video about sewing a perfect tiny doll hem. You can see it here.
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