How to sew a skirt to the floor
Beautiful skirts to the floor do not lose their relevance in this 2016 year. If this ultra-fashionable wardrobe item was not found in your closet, do not rush to the store for another new thing. You can sew a skirt to the floor with your own hands using our master class.
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How to sew a long skirt to the floor - a step by step description
First of all, you need to decide on the material for the future skirt. You can choose both 100% cotton and fabrics that contain synthetic additives.
To sew a long skirt to the floor, you just need to follow our step-by-step description:
- So, take measurements from the waist and hips, and also decide on the length of the future skirts... Remember, you are taking off the entire waist and hips, but you are recording the value divided by two. For example, your waist circumference is 70 cm. Thus, you need to write down 35 cm.
- As for the length, this indicator should be recorded in full - say, 100 cm.
- If you cannot boast of an ideal figure and you have a protruding belly, then you should not suck it in when taking measurements. It is best to leave a few extra inches so that the new skirt does not hinder your movements.
Cutting stage
After you have taken all the necessary measurements, proceed to cutting the skirt. Add 50 cm to the volume of the hips - the resulting figure will be the width of the fabric that will be sewn.
As for the length of the future product, then another 15 cm should be added to this value. They are needed for the subsequent processing of the edges.
And now let's move on directly to building a pattern for a long six-blade skirt.
- So, we draw a bottom line and from it we draw up a strip equal to the length of our skirt.
- Parallel to the bottom line, build a waist line.
- The line of the middle of the wedge should run vertically. It is necessary so that you can build symmetrical corners of the future product.
- To calculate the width of the wedge from above, use a simple formula: divide the increased value of the waist circumference by 6.
- After that, you should set aside half of the obtained value on both sides of the waist.
- If the bottom width of the wedge is 54 cm, then you will need to set aside 27 cm on both sides. After that, connect all the obtained points.
- So, the pattern is ready. It remains only to place it on the fabric, cut and sew the details.
How to sew a warm skirt to the floor
If you want to sew a warm skirt on the floor, then first, stock up on high-quality fabric, which contains wool.
As for the sewing technology, then everything is extremely simple - you can sew a warm skirt to the floor using the above recommendations.
Remember to carefully trim the edges of the finished product. If you have chosen knitwear as the material, then the Zigzag seam is the best choice for processing it.
Next, you need to process the waist line. To do this, unfold the product so that the seam is on the side. After that, fold the future skirt in half. You should secure the resulting folds with pins on the side where the seam is missing.
We recommend that you set aside 5 cm from above and clearly draw the waist line. After that, along the line that goes along the edge, set aside a segment, the length of which is equal to the height of your hips.
At the waist line, the difference between the waist and the hips, divided by four, should be postponed. After that, we connect the resulting points.
Similar actions must be taken on the other side of the future skirts... Next, you need to take a few pins and chop the resulting pattern, after which - feel free to stitch it on a sewing machine. The edges must be finished with a Zigzag seam.
How to sew a floor-length skirt with an elastic band
You already know how to sew a stylish floor-length skirt yourself. To add an elasticated belt to this garment, cut a rectangular strip of fabric. Its length can be calculated using the following formula - add 5 cm to the girth of the hips. The width will be equal to twice the width of the elastic itself + 2 cm for processing the edges.
The resulting belt should be sewn on the back of the finished skirt and the seams should be processed.
How to sew a striped skirt
In order to sew a striped skirt, you need to purchase the appropriate fabric. In modern stores you will find a wide range of fabrics at very reasonable prices.
After you decide on the fabric, you just have to cut the skirt, and use our advice to sew it.
Floor-length skirt how to sew a video
So, you have read the practical recommendations for sewing a stylish skirt. It remains only to watch a video on sewing a skirt to the floor, which clearly presents the entire algorithm of actions.
