The first warming rays of the spring sun make every woman think about the upcoming warm season and the need to update her wardrobe.
A great idea would be to sew a simple and comfortable skirt yourself, which can be combined with a jacket or light blouse, T-shirt and even top.
Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for sewing a skirt with an elastic band will help even a novice seamstress become the owner of a new outfit.
To replenish your wardrobe, just choose the style and model you like, choose the fabric and pattern, and spend just a few hours sewing a finished and beautiful product.
Light and airy skirt with elastic: elegance of style
Skirts with elastic are not only simple to make, but also easy to sew, look great on your figure and even help highlight your figure.
A wide elastic band makes the silhouette more graceful and highlights the smooth silhouette of the waist; if desired, such a skirt can be worn on the hips, which is acceptable for beach models.Knowing how to sew a children's skirt with an elastic band, you can perfectly prepare your child for the holiday or make your own outfit for the upcoming celebration.
In this case, the craftswoman will be helped by airy and lush tulle, from which a petticoat can be easily sewn, giving the skirt fullness and emphasizing its festive and elegant look.
Sewing a skirt with your own hands
Before you start sewing your own piece of clothing, you should familiarize yourself with the existing options for skirts with elastic and choose the most optimal one. Below are examples of how to sew a skirt with an elastic band with your own hands, step by step.
Full circle skirt
Sewing this wide and fluffy skirt begins with bias cutting along the entire width of the fabric. The length of the finished product can be taken to the knee or to the floor. The material consumption for a garment of this style will be very large - approximately two lengths of the product, plus an increase for processing the upper and lower edges.
Semi-sun skirt
You can make a pattern directly on the fabric, but for beginners it is better to make it on tracing paper or newspaper in the following sequence:
- The canvas is folded in half and placed on the table. The grain thread and the weft thread will be the sides of the skirt.
- From the upper right corner of the fabric, a radius is measured equal to the sum of the half-circumference of the hips, the fit allowance and the seam allowance.
- A second radius is drawn equal to the planned length of the product plus seam allowance.
- Using the finished pattern, two halves of the fabric are cut out.
Cutting example
After preparing the pattern, you can start sewing. The finished parts of the product are stitched with a machine and an almost finished product is obtained. The elastic is either sewn into the waistband and becomes invisible or stitched along the upper edge of the fabric. Then the product is tried on and if the length and fit are satisfactory, then the bottom seam is sewn. Using ready-made patterns, you can later also sew a sun skirt.
Additional Information. For beginners in needlework, it is better to choose a plain fabric to make it easier to join the seams.
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Long skirt with elastic
This wardrobe item is suitable for tall and slender girls. In this case, a more interesting option would be to make a shorter length of lining under the top layer of translucent fabric.
Long skirt
The pattern of such an accessory is quite simple to make. It is done in the same way as making a half-sun, only the length of the finished product changes. This must be taken into account when cutting. Otherwise, all stages of sewing are performed in the same way.
DIY skirt “Tatyanka”
The simplest and fastest sewing option - the trapezoid shape will look good in any combination of clothes. The pattern should be made immediately on the selected material. To do this, you will need several measurements: hip circumference and product length.
After that, a rectangle is cut out of the canvas according to the obtained dimensions. For splendor, you can multiply OB by 1.6. The resulting blank is stitched and an elastic band is attached to it. If everything turned out correctly, then you can start processing the edges.
Girls skirt
In fact, a child’s skirt differs from an adult’s only in its size, so it must be sewn as well. In this case, you should follow some recommendations:
Option for a child
- The best options would be the half-sun and Tatyanka models.
- For a children's skirt, it is better to choose bright fabrics.
- You can add prints, bows and other decorative embellishments to the finished product.
Options and models of a beautiful skirt with elastic
Having chosen the pattern you like, you can immediately begin to implement your plan, first familiarizing yourself with the variety of models offered:
- simple and flared skirt with wide stitched elastic;
- stylish model made of soft fabric with a sewn-in and invisible elastic band;
- flared sun or half-sun skirt with sewn-in elastic;
- a wide elastic band that replaces a belt or skirt yoke.
All kinds of models are suitable for creating different clothing ensembles and are ideally combined with certain body types.
How to sew a skirt
- Draw the details of the two panels on paper or tracing paper. For ease of manufacturing, the parts will be equal in width: a rectangle with the length of the finished product and a width equal to half the half-circumference of the hips.
- Place the pattern on the fabric, folded in half along the grain line.
- Add seam allowances depending on the type of finishing. Cut out the first piece.
- Having placed the resulting panel on the fabric, cut out the second part.
- Sew the side seams of the pieces, placing them right sides together.
- Finish the edges with an overlocker or zigzag stitch. Press the seam reserves or press them onto the back panel.
- Fold the top edge to the width of the elastic, adding 0.5cm of room. Secure it with an iron, pins or running stitch. Sew the drawstring using a sewing machine, leaving a small hole near the side seam on the back panel side.
- Insert the elastic band inside, secure the ends of the tape and sew up the hole.
- Try on the skirt to determine the length.
- Hem the bottom of the skirt using a machine with a double hem or by hand.
Wide elastic band
Stitched elastic is ideal for use in skirts such as flared or half-sun skirts; it is no less original when combined with wedges.
For such a skirt, you can use skirt patterns with many small and large folds, select pleated material with a dense or light texture.
Tatyanka skirt with yoke
Often the “tatyanka” is made with a clasp. This way it fits better and is much more comfortable to put on.
Important! The zipper can be located either at the back or on the side. If the fabric is thick, it is recommended to make a fastener at the back, but if you are sewing from a thin material, make a seam on the side.
Skirt pattern
You will need to take only two measurements: waist circumference and the desired length of the “tatyanka”. Everything else, as in the previous version, can be cut directly onto the fabric.
Sew-in elastic
To sew a skirt with sewn-in elastic, it is better to use soft knitwear with a high level of stretch.
Such products can be of different lengths and suit a sporty or urban style; a straight cut looks quite elegant and emphasizes the advantages of the figure, hiding its flaws.
Sew an elastic band instead of a belt
If you choose the option in which an elastic band is sewn instead of a belt, then this must be done in the following sequence:
- The elastic is applied to the front side of the fabric.
- In several places and always at the beginning and end, the elastic band is fixed to the material. At the same time, it stretches a little to make the skirt easier to put on.
- When all the preparatory stages are completed, the belt is attached by machine or manually to the skirt.
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An example of an elastic band instead of a belt
Following all the recommendations, it’s easy to sew a skirt with your own hands. After gaining the necessary experience, you can begin to produce more complex options that will be no different from the things sold in stores.
Elastic belt
A belt in the form of an elastic band looks original on items such as skirt-shorts and skirt-pants, the fashion for which is gradually returning in the new season.
These models are quite comfortable for everyday wear and will be an excellent solution for country trips or walks with children in the park.
Yoke elastic band
The technology of how to sew a knitted skirt with elastic allows you to become the owner of a simple model of a comfortable and stylish skirt.
And it is the variation on the yoke theme that will bring original notes to the cut, because this element can be replaced with a fairly wide elastic band that will emphasize the waist and hips.
Features of the Tatyanka skirt
A distinctive feature of such a skirt is femininity, airiness and lightness.
This model will help create a romantic and sweet look for a girl, which is suitable for both walking and going to the theater or cafe. This model is often sewn for girls. In addition to being elegant, such a skirt does not restrict movement, so it is very comfortable to wear, which is important for a child. Many women choose the Tatyanka skirt because it is very elegant, and at the same time simple and stylish.
Important! This style fits best on tall, thin girls. It perfectly emphasizes the silhouette and makes the image more elegant.
“Tatyanka” also has a practical feature. It is made without undercuts, which makes sewing even easier.
Choosing the right simple pattern for sewing a skirt
Many women associate the summer season with warmth and a certain freedom, the opportunity to emphasize their individuality.
Therefore, you can stand out from the crowd by using simple and original clothes, replenishing your wardrobe with different models and styles of skirts that match your individually selected style.
Sunclash
The easiest option on how to sew a sun skirt with an elastic band is to choose a sun flare style, for which you will need quite a lot of fabric and a wide elastic band.
For this model, it is better to choose a light and airy fabric from which a circle is cut with a hole in the center; the fullness of the skirt is regulated by the radius of the hole.
Children's room with petticoat
The sequence of how to sew a tulle skirt with an elastic band lies in the obligatory observance of all sizes and recommendations of experts:
- All pattern elements are transferred to the fabric and tulle and cut out;
- the edges of the fabric blanks are processed, the tulle does not fray and retains its shape;
- tulle skirts are sewn to the elastic; the quantity helps regulate the pomp;
- Using a sewing machine, all elements of the finished product are carefully sewn together.
The elastic is sewn to the skirt separately
A very popular version of a skirt with an elastic band, when instead of a belt, a wide elastic band connected in a circle is adjusted. Such a belt can be used not only for popular floor-length skirts, but also for short and fitted models, almost office options.
In appearance, this is not at all difficult to do, you just need to have a sewing machine with a zigzag. In fact, when sewing such a skirt, you will encounter many surprises. The first of them will be that the sewing machine will be capricious, skip stitches, loop, and even break the thread. But now we won’t figure out how to set up a sewing machine. Let us only note that setting an elastic band for a sewing machine is considered an extreme case, because it is not fabric, but half rubber. See Sewing knitwear without skipping or looping.
The second problem that inexperienced seamstresses have is that the gathering under the elastic along the skirt will be uneven. This is where you can give advice. When you connect the elastic band in a circle into one whole, divide it (in an unstretched state) into four equal parts, maybe more. In the same way, divide the skirt panel into four equal parts (side seams, center front and back). Naturally, you need to carefully place marks on both the elastic band and the skirt. Now, when you adjust the elastic to the skirt, align these marks and distribute the fabric evenly. Just when sewing with both hands, pull this piece of elastic along with the fabric. The marks can even be pinned together.
It is also necessary to mention that the upper section of the skirt must be overlocked with an overlocker, and the seam allowance must be marked on the fabric with chalk or a pencil. Apply the edge of the elastic to this line.
Constructing a straight skirt pattern.
