How to sew a mesh skirt

The grid is more relevant than ever this season. It is inserted into the bodices of dresses, they decorate swimsuits, shorts and even whole skirts are sewn. In branded stores, such a thing is not cheap, despite its ridiculous cost price and extremely easy tailoring.

Going deeper into history, you can look into the 18th century: it was then that Parisian women of fashion began to throw thin translucent fabrics on their dresses, adding charm and sophistication to their image. And 100 years later, in the 19th century, the most daring girls, taking incredible risks, began to sew dresses for themselves with transparent sleeves, which are so relevant in our time.

How to sew a mesh skirt with your own hands - a master class

Transparent skirts are irreplaceable in the office, and on a walk, and on a trip, depending on what is meant by transparency. The variety of fabrics in such skirts is huge: from chiffon, organza and lace, to mesh, which we will take today.

The grid is not all the same, so before you go to the store, it is better to decide in advance on the choice of exactly the one you need. If you opted for a fine mesh, keep in mind that you will need more than a large mesh. The shimmering mesh will shimmer beautifully.

We need:

• mini skirt matching the color of the mesh;
• mesh fabric of the required length;
• sewing machine, scissors.

If you do not have a suitable skirt, do not be discouraged, we talked about how very simple and quick to sew it yourself. here... Alternatively, you can use old short shorts instead of a miniskirt. With the help of the mesh and your hands, they will turn into trendy skirt-shorts.

When all the materials are at hand, you can start creating.

1. Lay the net out on the table, on top of it, put your old skirt or shorts.
2. Wrap the mesh around the skirt so that the edges of the mesh are on the side seam of the skirt (take into account seam allowances), leave 15 cm of mesh on top of the skirt, and measure the required amount of length from the hem, depending on what result you want to get in the end: long a sheer skirt to go out, or an office pencil skirt with a mesh top. It is better not to save fabric here. Cut off the excess.
3. Fold over slightly and work over the bottom edge of the mesh if it is not hemmed.
4. Sew the mesh on the side so that you get a kind of "cover" for your skirt or shorts.
5. Put on the "cover" on the skirt, do not forget about the 15 cm from the top, which we left at the beginning!
6. Gently fold the top 15 cm of the mesh into the skirt and sew on the sewing machine.

By the way, the "cover" can be inserted not outside, but inside the skirt, which will add a peculiar twist to it.

How to sew a mesh skirt for a girl

From the remnants of your mesh, you can sew a tutu skirt (or a tutu skirt, "American") for daughter or little sister.

Stock up on a wide elastic band around the baby's waist and patience.

• We decide on the length of the skirt for the girl.
• Cut the mesh into rectangular strips 5-10 cm wide and equal to twice the length of the future Tutu skirt. The more stripes, the more magnificent the skirt will be.
• Sew the elastic and put it on the back of the chair.

Now the fun begins, besides, the baby can help you with this activity.

• We begin to tie the ribbons to the elastic band with even knots, as in the photo.

• If there are a lot of ribbons, then you can tie them in several rows.

When all the strips are over, it remains only to drape the elastic with a cloth, decorate the skirt or leave it as it is.

How to sew a mesh skirt with an elastic band

Like a tutu skirt, you can make carnival costume for a girl, an outfit for your bachelorette party or even decorate the interior of a children's room! It all depends on your imagination and the amount of material.