Pattern and sewing of a flared skirt with your own hands

Now the flared skirt has returned to the catwalks of world fashion. Do you want to have such a thing in your wardrobe? With a minimum of knowledge in the art of sewing, you can make it to your taste. Girls, girls, women - it will suit everyone and add zest to the image. If you decide to take this step, we will help you create this wardrobe item.

Preparatory stage

Important: Before you start working, decide on the choice of fabric, style and length. The flared skirt has several types. This is a flared skirt, half-sun and sun. The length can be maxi, mini, midi.

When choosing fabric with an ornament or pattern, it is necessary to take into account the correct alignment in the side seams. If you are unsure of your abilities, purchase a plain fabric. When planning to wear a skirt in the summer, buy thin material, it will add airiness to it. Lightweight types include silk, satin, natural cotton and linen fabrics.For the cold season, it is better to choose something thicker - velvet, mixed with wool, tweed.

So, we should prepare:

• A piece of fabric equal to two lengths of the planned product. Add 20 centimeters to hem and trim the waistband.
• Tailor's chalk.
• Scissors.
• Ruler.
• Sewing machine.
• Thread and needle.
• If there is a lining, then lining fabric.
• Pins.
• Iron.
• Zipper or wide elastic band.

Step-by-step construction of a flared skirt pattern

We will show you how to sew a sun skirt. It will become a stylish wardrobe item for girls, young girls and women with a slim figure. Even if you have no experience in creating a pattern, it will not be difficult to design it yourself. Since you only need two measurements. This is the waist circumference and the length of the product.

If you are afraid of ruining the fabric, you can draw the pattern on paper first. Measurements are indicated by the following symbols:

• L – waist circumference (WA), let’s say 70 centimeters.
• R1 – waist circumference. For calculation, OT/6.28 is taken. We get a number of 11.15 cm. This is the radius of the inner circle.
• R2 – radius of the product. To the length of the skirt (let’s say it is 40 cm) add 11.15. We get the number 51.15 cm.

Next, follow the instructions provided to create the pattern.

1. Lay the fabric out on the table in one layer. Use a tape measure to find the center.
2. Place your hand with the end of the measuring tape on the marked point. Second, holding the chalk at the 11.15 cm mark, draw a circle. This is the opening for the waist. If you plan to sew in a lock, then it should be 1 centimeter larger, since you will have to make a seam. You can make our thing with an elastic band - it’s easier. Then you will also have to add waist volume to create a free passage in the hip area.Deepen it a little in order to slightly gather it along the waistband for a more beautiful and natural fit. Don't forget about the hem allowance for the bottom. It should be no more than one and a half centimeters and hemmed in one fold.
3. We mark the large circle in the same way, drawing a line 51.15 cm high from the center.
4. Our pattern is ready.

Reference: Before cutting, make sure that the fabric is not deformed. Take a small piece of paper and wet it. If the shape changes or shrinks, the entire flap must be washed. Steam thoroughly and get to work.

Pattern of a fitted dress with a flared skirt

This type of dress can have flares from the waist, from the chest, above the waist, from the hips. A flared waist gives the owner of this cut a romantic and playful look. It will hide the figure flaws of girls with narrow hips, but it should be worn with caution by those who are short and curvy.

Attention: you can add a narrow or wide belt to the dress to further accentuate your waist. A clutch of this color will be the perfect complement to your look.

Cutting process

All dresses, cut at the waist and fitted in a fitted silhouette, have a classic top part. The variability of the armhole, neckline and bottom changes. We will look at a regular sleeveless model with an oval neckline. The pattern itself is here in full size, you just need to change the straight skirt to a flared one.

Please note: the pattern is made without seam allowances. Side, shoulder seams and darts are padded everywhere by 1 centimeter. We will add 1.5 centimeters to the middle seam along the back, since the zipper will be sewn into it.

We cut out the facings of the neckline and armholes 2.5 centimeters wide, adding 6 millimeters at the junction with the dress.Using doublerin we strengthen them, preventing stretching and displacement.

How to sew a flared skirt with your own hands

Now we propose to sew a flared skirt according to the pattern we created.

1. For beginner craftswomen, of course, it is easier to make the top of the skirt with an elastic band. In this case, when using the cutting example above, we will not need a side or back seam. The skirt is seamless, which significantly reduces sewing and processing time.
2. The belt is cut out along the grain, its length is equal to the volume of the hips, and its width is 11 centimeters.
3. Fold it in half with the inside out and iron it.
4. Using a basting stitch or using a machine, we gather the top of the skirt and attach the belt to it.
5. We insert the elastic into the hole of the belt, it should be the length of the waist. We lay a line, connecting it.
6. We sew the ends of the belt with a neat seam and iron it.
7. The bottom is processed with an overlocker and folded once. The width of the hem is no more than one and a half centimeters. Or it can be sewn with a decorative zigzag stitch on a machine.

So, even a non-professional can make a stylish item in a couple of hours that goes well with tops, jackets, blouses, turtlenecks, and leather jackets. Moreover, unique and inimitable.