DIY organza skirt for a girl

On the eve of holidays, many mothers are racking their brains to create a beautiful and interesting outfit for their daughters. The best solution to cope with this task is to sew an organza skirt. This fabric allows you to create a lush original version, which, thanks to the characteristics of the fabric (remarkably holds its shape, shines), is perfect for a formal setting. Moreover, even an inexperienced needlewoman can make such a thing on her own.

Options and models of organza skirts for girls

There are several types of this item, which differ in their manufacture:

• Lush variation;
• Tutu skirt;
• Multi-layered item.

Any of these options is quite simple to manufacture. To do this, you will need a sufficient amount of fabric, scissors, an elastic band, some decor, free time and a creative flight of fancy.

Attention! To make it easier to work with the fabric, wash and iron the fabric before starting the process.

The first method is one of the simplest options.For it you will need a piece of fabric equal to six times the length of the skirt.

Completing of the work:

• Cut the fabric into strips equal to the length of the hem;
• Connect the strips into a single fabric;
• Finish one edge (the one that will be the bottom) with a zigzag seam or using decorative materials: bias tape, satin ribbon, etc.;
• Sew the top edge with narrow stitches;
• Pull the thread, forming beautiful folds, to the desired width;
• Take a piece of wide elastic and sew it into a circle;
• Then carefully stitch the hem blank to the elastic waistband;
• Decorate the belt on top with a wide satin ribbon, which will be tied into a beautiful bow.

The next method is no less simple. It can be created without sewing.

To implement this, you will also need a piece of fabric and a wide elastic band.

The working process:

• Sew the elastic into a ring and fix it in a stretched form (to do this, you can put it on the legs of an inverted stool);
• Cut the fabric into strips of equal width. Their length should be equal to two hem lengths;
• Fold the strips in half and secure around the elastic;
• Try to place the strips as close to each other as possible;
• The product can be left in this form, or it can be stitched along the belt for greater strength;
• Decorate the item. To do this, you can attach artificial flowers to your belt, as shown in the sample.

For a multi-layer model, you will need to create a cover. It is best to use elastic fabric.

Execution sequence:

• Cut out the required number of ruffle pieces from the fabric (cut along an oblique line);
• Process the edges of the workpieces using an overlocker or a zigzag seam;
• We sew a base from elastic fabric (preferably using stretch);
• Sew the ruffles to the base.At the same time, laying the fabric in beautiful folds;
• Fold the joining edges;
• After completion, iron the ruffles in one direction;
• Turn the top edge of the base inside out and stitch, forming a drawstring;
• Insert an elastic band into the drawstring.

Reference! Organza is a very capricious material, so you need to be especially careful when working with it. To prevent the open edge from fraying or fraying during the sewing process, treat it with an open flame.

How to sew an organza skirt with your own hands for a girl

Another great option for making a fluffy organza skirt is the well-known “sun” model.

Workflow order:

• Remove the necessary marks and create a pattern;
• Fold the fabric in four and cut out the part;
• Cut out several parts using the described method. The splendor of your product depends on the number of elements: the more layers there are, the more splendid the final result will be;
• Place all the pieces together and baste with waste thread;
• Cut out a blank belt from thick fabric (preferably satin) of a suitable color;
• Fold the belt piece in half and sew to the hem;
• Insert an elastic band into the cavity of the belt;
• Finish the edges of the ruffles using bias tape or satin ribbon.

Reference! To give the hem additional fluffiness, sew a strip of regillin on the wrong side of the bottom edge of the frill or sew a hat line along the contour with a zigzag seam.

How to decorate an organza skirt

Decorating a thing plays an important role in its transformation and achieving a finished look. A fluffy skirt looks great on its own, but a little decor won’t hurt it.

The following techniques and elements can be used as decoration:

• Satin ribbons.They can be used to beautifully decorate a belt or hem the edge of a hem. Another method of application is to make flirty bows from a narrow satin ribbon and embroider them on the hem;
• Artificial flowers. They are attached to the belt or, if they are small, sewn in a certain order along the entire hem or edge of the product;
• Embroidery. Lurex or silk is most often used for these purposes. They embroider floral patterns on the belt or hem surface;
• Beads and sequins. With this method of decoration, the main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the hem will wrinkle under the weight of the decoration. Therefore, it is better to embroider the belt and bottom edge using this material;
• Application. Various butterflies or flowers can be purchased at a craft store. They are sewn or glued to the belt or hem.

As you have seen, sewing a fluffy organza skirt can be done on your own. Enjoy your creative process!