How to sew a bell skirt with your own hands
Summer is coming, which means that it would not hurt to update your wardrobe with new things. Skirts play an important role in this matter, which will provide slender legs to the eyes of those around. In this article, we'll talk about how to sew a bell skirt with your own hands, using a minimum of financial and labor costs.
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How to sew a bell skirt - pattern
First you need to start building a pattern. The first thing to do is decide on the length skirts: be it a bold mini, a popular midi, or an ever-trendy maxi.
So, let's begin.
- For sewing, you need to take measurements: the half-girth of the waist and the length of the future product.
- Now, on special paper, you need to build a right angle, the top of which we call A.
- Further, from point A, a radius is deposited, which must be calculated using the formula: (Waist circumference - 2 centimeters) / 3. Place points T and T1.
- The points are connected by a smooth line, and a new waist line is obtained.
- From the resulting waistline, you need to postpone the length of the product and connect the resulting points with a smooth line.
- Be sure to add allowances as needed for the seams.
That's all, now the pattern can be transferred to the fabric.
How to sew a bell skirt - step by step instructions
Now you can proceed to sewing the skirt itself. Do not forget that the bell skirt needs to be cut obliquely, so the fabric is folded in half. The pattern is transferred to the fabric with chalk or soap and cut out.
To make the skirt look complete, you need to make a belt. Decide on the length and width of the belt. Leave about 2 to 3 centimeters on the fastener. The belt is cut out on the same fabric as the skirt itself.
First of all, the side seams are grinded, and it is best to start with the right one, since a zipper will need to be placed in the left seam.
Next, you need to lay a line along the waist line, attach a zipper. Be sure to pay attention to the alignment of the bottom. To even out the bottom, it is advisable to wet the skirt and let it hang down. Then work the bottom edge.
If desired the skirt can be decorated... Do not forget that the classic version is always held in high esteem.
How to sew a bell skirt with pleats
The principle of sewing a bell skirt with pleats is exactly the same as for a regular bell skirt, but some nuances should be understood. If you are planning folds at the waist, you need to slightly adjust the pattern itself. Pay primary attention to the waist, where you want to lay all the folds.
Then everything happens in exactly the same way as described above. At the end you need to sew a belt and a secret zipper.
Sewing a bell skirt yourself is very simple. Turn on your imagination, because in this way you will save money and give yourself an exclusive thing.
