Gabardine is a dense, specially woven fabric. During its production, the intertwined weft and warp threads are arranged not horizontally and vertically, but diagonally. Another feature is the different thickness of the fibers: the base is 2 times thicker.
As a result, there is a noticeable inclined scar on the front side of the gabardine fabric, while the back of the material is smooth.
The originality of gabardine
Initially, the fabric was made from merino yarn, which is thin and soft. Today, silk, cotton, linen, and synthetics are added to wool fibers.
Reference! The surface of the fabric made from natural fibers is matte. When synthetics are added to the fabric, the front side becomes shiny.
The different densities of the material allow it to be used for sewing various items of clothing. A soft type of fabric works well in products with soft folds and ruffles.Thicker fabric allows things to keep their shape.
Gabardine also has a number of important qualities. It does not stretch, is strong and durable to use.
Gabardine skirt models
Fashion designers, using gabardine fabric, create interesting styles of a wide variety of skirts.
Floor skirt
Gabardine makes a beautiful and practical floor-length skirt. It can be used as a thick fabric for sewing; it will make an elegant item for the cold season. Light summer clothes are made from thin fabric. The material does not weigh down the product, which looks elegant and stylish. Floor length is ideal for tall and slender girls. The model is suitable for plump girls of short stature, subject to the following rules:
- Choose plain gabardine for sewing, without any print.
- Pay attention to the waistline: it should be somewhat high; it is advisable to include a wide belt when cutting.
A floor-length skirt is a universal thing: it can be combined with a tight or loose top. Turtlenecks, tops, short jackets, jackets, blouses can be used to create a variety of compositions and look new every day.
Skirt sun
In order for a feminine circle skirt to look good, you need a soft, flowing material. Gabardine is ideal for this. It does not puff up and creates soft folds. The sun cut is a style for everyone. On thin models, such a thing looks elegant, but fuller models can wear it without fear: the cut will hide excess volume. Short jacket, tight knit blouse, silks or chiffon is the most suitable option for combining with this style.
Reference! The length of a heavily flared item may vary, but short items look better on tall and slender girls.
Pencil skirt
A classic pencil skirt, thanks to gabardine, always looks great. The material perfectly retains the strict shape of the product. A pencil skirt is primarily an office item; wear-resistant fabric helps the skirt look high-quality, despite long-term use. This style is appropriate in the wardrobe of slim modelswho can wear it with a tight top. The skirt can be combined with an office blouse, denim shirt, or top.
Girls with full hips look good in such clothes. But they need to choose a different combination: the top should be looser (tunic, blouse with a V-shaped top), the length should be mid-thigh.
pleated skirt
A skirt decorated with a pleat always looks original. Gabardine allows you to beautifully place one or two folds on a product; the material is also suitable for a style with many folds. Depending on the number and size of folds, products can perform different functions: add fullness to thin girls and hide excess volume on the hips of plump girls.
Folds give things volume, so to avoid looking too bulky, it’s better to make the top fitted.
Skirt with Basques
Peplum is a decorative element that adorns the upper part of the product. Such qualities of gabardine as density and thinness allow you to cut a peplum of different shapes: it will not stretch and will look beautiful after repeated washings. Basques are used not only as decoration. It helps to hide certain features of the female figure. The peplum is very beneficial for excessively thin girls: it will hide painful thinness.
Fat ladies can also wear this model, but only with a high waistline.In this case, a peplum can be used to drape excess volume on the hips and stomach.
How to properly care for a gabardine product
Gabardine is attractive not only for its quality and fabric properties. The advantage of the material is its ease of care. To make gabardine items look attractive, their owners will need to follow simple rules.
- Familiarize yourself with the composition of the material (whether there are synthetic threads) and wash items taking into account the recommendations for caring for a specific type of gabardine.
- It is advisable to iron the product from the wrong side. Ironing on the front side is done only through gauze.
- Lathering the stain with laundry soap, soaking and then washing the skirt usually helps to remove the stain. In difficult cases, you can use a special stain remover, strictly following the recommendations for use.
Important! Washing a skirt made of gabardine, which has a wool base, is carried out in warm water (+30°).
A gabardine skirt is always fashionable, beautiful and comfortable!