How to sew a tutu skirt with your own hands. Master class with photo
Every girl in her childhood dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Now, almost everyone can touch the beauty, since ballet tutu skirts have long migrated from the stage to our wardrobe. Short and long, in all kinds of colors, they can always be appropriate. Unfortunately, this skirt has its limitations. If you have decided for sure that there should be such a thing in your wardrobe, we can offer you several options for how to sew it yourself.
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How to calculate fabric for a tutu skirt
In order to calculate the fabric for the skirt, you need to decide on the style and the way in which you will make the skirt. The most important thing for sewing a skirt is the waist size and the desired length. Thus, a 3-year-old child will need 2-6 meters, and an adult girl with a waist volume of 60-70 cm will need 13-15 meters. Since skirts are often curvy, more fabric may be needed.
How to sew a tutu skirt for a girl
It is necessary:
- satin for lining;
- 15 m tulle;
- threads to match;
- a wide silk ribbon equal to the waist circumference + 3 cm;
- button:
- scissors;
- needles;
- sewing machine.
- Basting the lining and drape the fabric at the waist.
- Cut the tulle into 5 pieces by 3 meters and also baste and drape the fabric. Focus on the length of the belt for the belt.
- Sew all the layers of the skirt together.
- Sew the tape to the waist by folding it in half inward. Leave 1.5 cm of tape free on each side.
- Sew a button to one free edge of the ribbon, and make a loop in the other.
The skirt is ready.
How to sew a tutu skirt for a girl
If you need to quickly do fluffy skirt for a child we can advise you on a method in which you do not need to sew at all.
It is necessary:
- elastic for a belt;
- tulle;
- scissors;
- The elastic for the belt must be taken equal to the circumference of the waist, the main thing is that it passes through the hips.
- Decide on a long skirt. Now, you need to cut strips from the fabric 10 cm wide and 2 times longer than the final length of the skirt.
- Fold the resulting tulle strips in half and tie them on an elastic band, do this until the entire elastic is full.
Everything, tutu skirt ready. If desired, you can add ribbons to it, also tying them to an elastic band.
How to sew a tutu skirt from a mesh
The most popular mesh skirt is Kerry Bradshaw skirt... It is done quite easily and quickly, but it looks elegant and stylish.
It is necessary:
- 3-5 meters of tulle (it all depends on the desired splendor);
- lining fabric (at your discretion);
- 2 meters wide webbing for belts;
- sewing machine;
- threads;
- scissors;
- needles.
- In order to sew a petticoat, it is necessary to cut the fabric into a rectangle of about + 4 cm and sew the fabric one by one side seam. By waist line petticoat come up later, together from tulle to braid... The length is at your discretion.
- Cut the tulle into long strips 25 cm wide.
- Fold the strips onto a thread and pull them together so that there are folds. The more fabric you type in this way, the more magnificent the skirt will turn out.
- Sew the finished ruffles to the lining. The more layers, the more magnificent the skirt will be, but there must be at least three layers. Sew the end and the beginning of all the resulting ruffles together from the back so that you get an even seam.
- Decorate the top with satin braid, also tying everything on a typewriter. Leave loose ribbon to tie a nice bow at the back.
The legendary skirt is ready!
How to wear a tutu skirt
Such a skirt is associated with a ballerina, but it is not at all necessary to wear pointe shoes to her. She looks great with classic pumps or ballet flats. Young girls can wear sneakers for a tutu skirt, it will look cute and mischievous. A chunky knit sweater, a form-fitting golf, a delicate silk blouse, etc., will look good with it. The main thing is to choose the top of the outfit in not too colorful colors, since the fluffy skirt already attracts attention.
