What to wear and how to sew an American skirt?

When a girl puts on a fluffy skirt, she can feel like a fairy princess, very feminine and romantic. One of the most popular models of fluffy skirts, differing in volume, many frills and ruffles, is an American skirt. Abroad it is called pettiskirt.

A feature of the "American" is splendor due to the multi-tiered and several layers.

Short models resemble a pack, and models on the floor resemble a sun skirt, less magnificent, but popular among lovers of country style, folk and hippies.

Since the length and splendor of an American skirt is different, each girl will choose a model for herself.

The short style is mainly for young beauties with a proportional and slender figure, because in it the girls look romantic, playful and carefree, which most characterizes youth. But withIt should be borne in mind that the short models of the "American" are especially capricious, because they require the ideal appearance of the legs of their owner.

In models of medium length and maxi, you can hide individual flaws, but due to the addition of volume in the hips, such skirts will not work for girls with full legs.

Traditionally, the skirt of this style is sewn from nylon chiffon or organza, but now products made of tulle have gained great popularity. Such skirts are very similar to ballet tutus, which is used to create a certain image based on an American skirt.

Once an American skirt was used as a petticoat, but today it is with pleasure put on thematic parties, in clubs and informal events.

Also, the skirt is found in dresses of brides and graduates. It is in demand for vivid photo shoots.

The most popular are white and black “American women”, but for bright outfits they often choose models of eye-catching shade, for example, turquoise, red or blue.

The American skirt has a stylish look in dark blue, combined with the top and accessories in different shades of blue.

If a girl wants to create a gentle romantic look, she chooses a skirt in a pastel palette, for example, light gray, caramel or peach.

You can also emphasize airiness and romanticism with the help of a floral print. Solid skirts and discreet accessories are selected for such skirts.

By the maxi model of the "American" you can pick up a discreet top on wide straps, made in a contrasting color. If the length of the skirt is average, it is more suitable for a tight-fitting top in the same tone as the "American".

Also, such a skirt can be combined with a fitted jacket with 3/4 sleeves. This image is great for social events.

The selection of a “companion” for an American skirt depends on the image created with her. For a feminine and very refined bow, a corset matching the skirt, decorated with lacing, as well as stilettos, are selected for this style.

A good addition to the "American" consider:

• fitted blouse made of chiffon and other materials;
• T-shirt with an unusual print;
• plain turtleneck;
• thick sweater in a contrasting color;
• shortened jacket;
• women's shirt;
• top bustier.

If the skirt is solid, a sweater or blouse is selected brighter, and vice versa.

To make the look more glamorous, an American can be worn with bright leggings or tights.

In cool weather, you can wear a leather jacket and rude boots for such a skirt. The combination of the “American” and the top from knitwear or jeans looks nice, as well as the ensemble from the skirt of this style with a knitted sweater.

Also, outerwear, combined with the "American", is called a jacket with a hood, a short cloak or a bright coat.

Shoes to the image, the basis of which is an American skirt, are chosen depending on the length of the skirt. Short models are complemented with pumps, high-heeled sandals, platform shoes or over the knee boots. To the "American" to the knees pick up low boots with stilettos, rough shoes, and in the summer - sandals.

A youth bow allows the combination of such a skirt with bright sneakers, boots with lacing, moccasins and ballet shoes. Solemn and club outfit with an American skirt looks good with varnish stilettos.

Among the successful accessories for an American skirt are an envelope bag and a small clutch bag, a voluminous necklace, chains with a pendant, large earrings and jewelry that contain pearls.

Everyday looks with such a skirt can be complemented with an air scarf, wooden jewelry and large sunglasses.

"American" on little girls looks especially attractive. Children's models look gentle and fabulous, and their owners are both provocative and fragile. It is appropriate to wear such a skirt on a matinee, a holiday at school, or a friendly party.

A plus of such skirts is that the mother can create such an attractive outfit for her daughter with her own hands.

The skirt of this style is divided into approximately 4-5 tiers:

• coquette made of a denser material;
• two or three tiers of nylon or other airy fabric;
• tier of ruffle.

The main measurement for calculating the required amount of materials for an American skirt is the waist circumference:

1. A double amount of this measurement is taken on the yoke.
2. For the upper chiffon tier of the skirt, multiply OT by 5.
3. For the lower tier of an American, the figure obtained by measuring the waist is multiplied by 13 or 14.
4. To find out how much fabric you need for ruffles, OT should be multiplied by a number from 46 to 50, depending on the desired opulence of the product. Ideally, each next tier is collected with a factor of one to two or three.

As for the length of an American, for a coquette they usually take a length of 10-12 cm, and the length of the ruffles is usually done 3-4 cm. Having determined the desired length of the skirt, the length of the coquette and ruffle is taken from it, and then the resulting number is divided by 2 or 3 (number tiers). If desired, all details can be made double, then the length of each tier is doubled during the pattern.

DIY manufacturing steps for an American woman will include:

1. Sewing coquette. Its detail is folded in half and stitched, providing a place where the gum will be inserted. In many cases, the fabric of the coquette is glued with non-woven fabric. Erasers for American women usually choose wide.
2. The collection of the first tier of transparent fabric to the width of the yoke and the subsequent stitching of the free edge of the yoke and the top of the fabric of the first tier.
3. Similar actions with the second and, if any, third tier. The fabric is picked up to the width of the previous tier and hemmed to it.
4. Making and sewing ruffles. The fabric prepared for ruffling is sewn in the middle with such a tension on the threads so that they can be pulled together. After tightening, a two-sided ruffle is obtained, which is sewn to the lower tier of the skirt.
5. Sew on the lining, if provided in the skirt. In many cases, the lining is replaced with a wrong skirt, which is sewn in the same way as the front part.
6. Product decoration. Satin ribbons, sequins, beads or other decor can be sewn onto the skirt from above.

Each girl in an American skirt looks graceful, sophisticated and elegant. The special appearance of the American skirt allows you to create delicate and very sophisticated images with this model.