How to sew a straight skirt with your own hands
Sewing a skirt is possible even for a novice tailor. This requires both time and diligence. In this article, we will look at several features of sewing a long skirt.
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How to sew a straight skirt with an elastic band
The elastic can be attached in two ways, both of which are of the same difficulty. Firstly, you can sew the elastic into the skirt itself, then it will not be visible at all, which means it does not matter at all what color and thickness the elastic itself is. Secondly, the elastic can be attached from the inside. In this case, the elastic should be chosen in a suitable color, width and texture.
The first method involves the following actions.
- It is necessary to tuck the upper edge of the product by 0.5 cm and stitch it.
- After that, you need to tuck the fabric to the width of the elastic, but so that you can insert the elastic into the resulting "pocket".
- Sew, but allow about 10 centimeters to fit the elastic.
- Insert the elastic with a pin and stitch it in.
- Sew the remaining 10 centimeters, the elasticated skirt is ready.
The second method of sewing a skirt with an elastic band is presented in the video.
How to sew a straight skirt with a slot
Sewing a skirt with a slot on your own is easy if you follow all the steps carefully and consistently. Use as a basis this pattern.
- First, you need to wrap the slot along the vertical fold line and stitch the lower part of the part along the hem line of the skirt. You need to stitch tightly so that the skirt in this place does not deform later. The described action is shown in the photo below.
- Then it is imperative to turn the skirt to the front side and iron the entire hem of the bottom of the skirt.
- Then secure the slot on both sides using finishing stitches. If you are new to sewing, it is better to first apply the lines with chalk, and only then stitch them.
- Check that the bottom level of the splines (when suspended) is at the same level.
How to sew a straight long skirt
The first requirement for long skirts is ease of use. If you want to do straight skirt, then you can not use the expansion angle when cutting the fabric, but be sure to make a seam at the bottom of the skirt, back or side, depending on your preference.
If you want a straight skirt without a seam, then it is best to use an expansion angle of 20-30 centimeters. Then it will be comfortable for you to walk, and the skirt will look straight.
If the fit of the skirt is low and elastic, then you don't even need to taper the skirt from the hips to the waist. It is enough to use 2 measurements - the girth of the hips and the length of the product.
How to sew a straight cut straight skirt
A slit is the best way to make a straight long skirt comfortable. The incision is best placed at the back, as the distortion of the fabric is minimized with a symmetrical cut.
The video shows instructions for sewing a straight skirt with a straight cut.
How to sew a straight wrap skirt
The fabric consumption for a wrap-around skirt should be calculated as follows: one and a half lengths of the skirt plus 15-20 centimeters for allowances and processing of the upper edge of the skirt.
The wrap skirt is sewn according to standard rules, but the width of the wrap must be taken into account. Usually 20-40 centimeters are left for the smell, depending on the girth of your hips.
For sewing a skirt, by the way, only two measurements are enough: the girth of the hips and the length of the product. In this case, all darts are made immediately on the fabric.
It is enough to process the top of a wrap skirt with a bias tape; use decorative fasteners or buttons for fastening. Moreover, it is necessary to fix the skirt at the waist in two places: one fastening is secret, it is used where the smell begins (where the fabric begins to lie in two layers), and the second fastening is external, it is used in the place where the smell ends. The concealed fastening keeps the wrap securely in place to keep it from dropping when you wear the skirt.
The wrap skirt can be of different lengths and shapes. With a wrap, you can sew a pencil skirt, tulip skirt, straight skirt, long and loose summer skirt.
The video below shows several options for sewing a wrap skirt.
How to sew a straight skirt for a girl
Sewing a skirt for girls is very easy even without patterns, since the child's body structure allows you not to calculate the difference between the waist and hips.
If you want to sew a skirt for a girl, then be sure to ask your child what length of skirt it will be comfortable for her to play and move in. For mobile girls, it is better to choose a length up to or below the knee.
A skirt for a girl can be made with only one back seam and without a slit.
- To do this, measure your waist, add 10-20 centimeters to it and cut the fabric in accordance with the resulting data.
- After that, sew the fabric, you get a canvas of the same width.
- Work the seam from the inside out first, and then work the top edge of the skirt.
- After attaching the elastic or belt, you can proceed to the final step - hemming the skirt and, if you want to create an original skirt, creating decorative elements: patch pockets and / or appliqués.
