The best patterns and the process of sewing a half-skirt

Fashion is always coming back. And now the trend is once again at the peak of style in the eighties half-skirts. They look elegant and catchy, although creating them yourself is easy. We show you the best patterns and the process of sewing a half-skirt. See how easy it is to make this wardrobe item at home for all occasions!

The answer to this question depends directly on how long the skirt you need. This style is equally attractive in all cases. Mini, midi, maxi - choose to your taste. In doing so, consider the features of your figure.

These skirts are ideal to hide the fullness of the hips and create an elegant silhouette with any complexion.

The owners of the reference figure should make a choice in favor of shorter options so as not to hide slender legs. The half-skirt delightfully emphasizes the waist, slim any figure.

When choosing a fabric, consider not only its quantity. Think about which material is best for you. It depends, first of all, on your sewing experience. If it is small, the fabric should be simple to work, should not crumble and have patterns.

The second criterion for choosing is the purpose of the skirt. Jeans, silk, linen, chiffon, satin are suitable for everyday summer skirts. For the cold season, woolen fabrics, velveteen, jacquard will be relevant for every day. Evening gowns for special occasions are best made from satin, velvet, lace fabrics.

Once you decide what kind of fabric you need to buy to create a half-sun skirt, you only need to calculate how much fabric you need.

To determine the amount of tissue you need, take the following measurements:

1. Waist circumference (OT) is calculated using a centimeter tape strictly along the line on which the skirt should sit. Here the choice is yours: if you want, do it above your belly button, if you want, do it below. The main thing is that the measurements accurately capture the girth in the place where the skirt will be held subsequently.
2. Measure the length of the product (CI) from the waistline to the line of the proposed bottom of your skirt, which may be above the knee or slightly cover it, or reach the middle of the calf. And even ankles can hide - maxi models are especially relevant recently.

In order to subsequently build a pattern, you need to make a few simple calculations. The patterns for the skirt will be built of two semicircles. We denote them as R1 (waist circumference - small radius) and R2 (large radius, which includes the length of the skirt and the distance from its edge to the waist).

The small radius is calculated by the formula R1 = OT / π, where π is a number equal to 3.14. The larger radius is calculated as follows: CI + R1.

Now it's time to start building a pattern.

Based on the same pattern, you can create a variety of variations of a half-skirt. Consider the process of constructing the simplest pattern, involving only one seam. It can be constructed directly on fabric.

Fold the material in half, right across the width of the canvas. At the same time, you should have enough space on both sides for R1 + R2 + 5-7cm (allowances for the seam and hem hem).

We begin to build a pattern:

1. Measure from the edge of the fabric 1.5-2 cm and draw a straight line along the entire length. The seam of the skirt and, if necessary, the clasp will pass through this mark. Mark the top point as O.
2. Lay and draw two segments from the obtained point in different directions: in one - R1, in the other - R1 + R2. Thus, point O became the center of the arc. Set aside the same segments from it in different directions and mark them with a dotted line. Connect these lines in smooth but even semicircles.
3. From an arc with a larger radius, set aside an indent of 5 cm and draw a dotted line down. It will mean hem hem. From the arc with a smaller radius, set aside a margin of 1.5-2 cm and draw the stock for the allowance in the area of ​​the upper cut of the skirt with a dashed line - a belt will be sewn here.
4. From the remnants of the fabric, we cut the belt in the direction of the shared thread. Moreover, its location on matter must be calculated in advance. The size of the belt is 2 widths, since it will be sewn in half, and the length is OT + 1 cm for loose fitting and + 6 cm for a button or hook. Draw the necessary segments on the fabric along the ruler. Additionally, on both sides add 1.5 cm to the seam allowances.

So, the easiest half-sun skirt pattern is ready! Based on it, you can create a variety of models of this stylish thing. Consider the example of tailoring at home.

Above, we looked at an example of creating the simplest pattern that can be modeled immediately on fabric.

To use our recommendation and sew a stylish half-skirt with your own hands, stock up on the following materials and tools:

• cloth;
• adhesive tape;
• zipper and button (or crochet);
• tape measure;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• remnant or crayon;
• pins and needles;
• threads in tone of fabric;
• sewing machine;
• an iron.

Before sewing, the fabric should be decanted. This will help to avoid unwanted shrinkage of the skirt.

The process of such preparatory processing is simple: the material must be placed in water, gently squeeze and hang to dry. When the fabric is still slightly damp, it should be ironed.

If you use a woolen fabric for sewing, simply moisten it with a spray gun and dry it unfolded.

When the fabric is ready, proceed to cutting.The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• Cut out all parts following the seam allowance lines.
• Stitch seam, sew on the clasp.
• Lay the part of the belt with adhesive tape, iron it, stitch the belt from the sides, turn it face up, iron again.
• Put the skirt a little on the waist, using a wide stitch, so that it fits perfectly into your figure. Then stitch the belt on the wrong side. Make sure that no wrinkles form on the line. Sew the inside of the belt.
• Fold the hem of the skirt and sweep it first by hand, iron the hem, try on the skirt. If everything is perfect, sew on a typewriter. Make sure the bottom line is flat so that the fabric is not twisted anywhere.

It remains only to attach the last detail - a button or hook to the belt. Iron the product. The skirt is ready!

Using this walkthrough as an example, you can create an infinite number of fashionable skirts. You can simplify the process described above by replacing the sewing belt with an elastic band sewn into the main pattern. You can experiment with length, decorative elements (pockets, zippers, etc.).

And you can use the same measurements that you needed to create a one-seam skirt, but sew a model with wedges, which the drawing below will help you cut.

We hope that our tips will help you not only follow fashion trends, but also create them yourself, creating more and more new models of half-sun skirts!

And for more inspiration, we offer several options for combining a fashionable skirt in a wardrobe:

1. A romantic look. With a mid-length half-skirt, combine elegant blouses or tops that emphasize all the advantages of your figure. In the cool season, complement this ensemble with an original knit cardigan. This outfit is good for both a young girl and an older woman.
2. Business style. You can also wear a half-skirt in the office. With her in the ensemble should be a strict blouse or shirt, as well as a turtleneck. Possible vest or jacket.
3. Perfect couple. Choose shoes for such a skirt very carefully. It should be miniature, neat. Heel of any length is possible, but not massive.