There are many mysterious and amazing things in a woman’s wardrobe that create her elegant image and emphasize her beauty. There is a huge assortment of skirts alone. However, no other can give such elegance and sophistication as a flared one. Such skirts add lightness and airiness to the figure of beautiful ladies. This adds charm to the image and makes it unforgettable.
These things can be bought in stores, or you can make them yourself. However, when sewing, many are faced with a number of issues that put them in difficulty. In this article we will help you sort out all the difficulties and find the answers you need.
How to correctly calculate the amount of fabric for a skirt pattern
This model is distinguished by its simplicity and ease of execution. Anyone can make it, even the person farthest from sewing. By the way, this is a great way to give a gift to your beloved women. It won't take much time and effort.
However, in order to correctly calculate the amount of material required, you need to have an idea of how the pattern is constructed and what dimensions are needed for this. To sew a flared skirt, you do not need a drawing; you can easily do without it. Remember how in childhood each of us cut out snowflakes. The principle is very similar. When cutting fabric, you need to fold the square in half or in four (whichever is more convenient) and make two cuts along the outer radius and the inner one. The inner one will correspond to the waist, and the outer one is the length of the product. Based on this, you can focus on the amount of material needed.
IMPORTANT: this model uses a lot of fabric to make. To create a skirt that is only a meter long, you will need a square 2.5 times larger. The method, although expensive, is very simple and beautiful.
How to calculate the amount of fabric for a circle skirt
In order to calculate how much fabric is needed for a dress, you should remember a little about the school geometry course, the most basic knowledge. For example, you need to make a skirt with a length of 50 cm and a waist circumference of 60 cm. In this case, you will need a square-shaped fabric with a side of 120 cm. Now we will tell you why.
Let's imagine that the waist circumference is a circumference. The diameter of a circle is calculated using the formula, and it is equal to the length divided by pi. And the radius is equal to half the diameter. So it turns out that the waist radius with a girth of 60 cm is equal to 60/(2×3.14) ~ 10 cm. This size is set aside to one side and the length of the skirt itself is added to it (50 cm in our case). This gives us half the side of the square. The whole side is twice as large, that is, 1.2 meters.
IMPORTANT: at the end, to get the whole side, we double the size, because initially we set the radius and length only in one direction, without taking into account the other.
Taking measurements
No special measurements are required to create a pattern and sew. To do this, you need to know only two basic parameters of the future product. Measure your waist circumference using a measuring tape. This parameter will remain unchanged and will not play an important role in determining the required amount of material. The next size is key, and the size of the future product largely depends on it. We are talking about the length of the skirt itself. You can make absolutely any length according to your wishes. Nowadays there are models from very short to incredibly large, swelling in the wind. If you use a short version, it is better to make it from thick fabric and complement the look with a wide belt. In the case of long skirts, light, airy and slightly transparent material is used, giving tenderness to the woman who wears it.
We calculate the fabric
Before creating a pattern and performing the necessary manipulations, you should carefully calculate all the dimensions and select the type of fabric you like. There is nothing complicated at this stage, just follow the instructions that were detailed above. Measure your waist circumference, calculate the radius of the inner circle from this and add the length to it. You will receive the required dimensions.
ATTENTION: it is best to take extra fabric. If there is excess length, you can very easily remove it with scissors. Use the remaining scraps to make decorative bows or a belt.
Calculation of fabric for a circle skirt depending on the length
As discussed above, the length of the product determines the amount of material needed for manufacturing.If you know your waist size, try experimenting with the length and creating some unique designs. True, you will need a lot of material for this, but the result is worth it.
All calculations can be very easily remembered in the following way: the length of the side of the square is equal to 1/6 of the waist circumference plus the length of the skirt, doubled. This means that for every additional centimeter of skirt length, we increase each side of the workpiece by 2 cm.
A very simple and understandable method of calculation will help you easily make your favorite item and replenish your wardrobe.
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