A bell-skirt: a pattern( on an elastic band and with folds)

In the XVII century, women wore skirts, cut downwards. Over time, this model was shortened, performed on tissues of different structures. This skirt is able to hide all the shortcomings of the figure, giving the image an airiness and femininity. The needlewomen themselves can sew this wardrobe thing themselves, experimenting with fabrics and decor. You need very few tools and materials, so that among your things there is a skirt-bell: a pattern, a fabric of the desired texture, scissors, a needle and a thread.

How to make a flared skirt on an elastic band

Before you start, measure the girth of your waist and hips and determine the desired length. If your skirt is on an elastic band, then the waist line of the future skirt is 10 cm smaller than the value of the girth of the hips. For example, Ob = 100 cm, then the waist line will be 90 cm. This is necessary so that the product does not sew an extra clasp, and it does not tear during dressing. Calculate the radius of the waist line using the formula:

r = From / 1,5, i.e. r = 90 / 1,57 = 57,3 cm.

Take the cloth square with sides in one and a half meter, spread out and transfer the pattern to it:

where R = r + Di. In this figure, the length of the product is 1.5 m.

When transferring the pattern to the fabric, do not forget about the seam allowances. The skirt is sewn on one seam, so that it will fit well on your waist, the line of radius make a more flat, as indicated by a green dotted line on the diagram. To insert the elastic, you can sew a rectangular strip the size of the length of the hips, sew it in half, and insert elastic band inside. The hem is sewn after the skirt is leveled, sagging day. You can just wash it and dry it, then you will be able to exactly sew it.

The needlewomen who asked themselves the question: "How to sew a skirt-bell yourself?", After the performed operations will see that it is done quite easily and quickly. It is only necessary to choose the right materials and spend some time. Then you will get a model like in the photo:

If you do not know what to wear a skirt-bell, then use several tips:

1) Do not combine this model of clothes with voluminous blouses and jumpers.

2) The muffled skirt looks good with fitted blouses, classic turtlenecks and thin sweaters.

3) With a skirt-bell, you can replace the standard pencil skirt. Complete with a business jacket, it is suitable for visiting work.

4) If you are short - wear a skirt with high-heeled shoes. If you are tall and slender woman - short length and ballet flats on you will look great.

How to sew a draped skirt

A fluffy skirt with pleats remains classic at all times. To sew such a thing, you will help the pattern of a bell skirt with folds:

For work you will need:

• paper for a paper, newspaper or a piece of wallpaper;
• fabric, desired texture and pattern;Scissors and sewing tools;
• zipper.

You have to make a pattern, mentioned above, first on paper, then transfer it to the fabric:

1) Draw a diagram on the paper, as shown in Figure 1.To calculate R, use the formula From / 6-1, where Ot is the girth of your waistline. To draw the edge of the skirt, to R add the desired length of the product.

2) Divide 1 pattern into three equal parts and cut.

3) Extend the three parts of the pattern to 4-5 cm, transfer the finished pattern to the new Whatman. The curtain for your skirt is ready.

4) Circle the pattern by correctly positioning the fabric, observing the direction and alignment of the pattern. It will be more convenient if you fold the pattern and fabric in half and transfer the pattern. Do not forget about seam allowances.

5) Sew a skirt, having formed folds in the designated places.

6) Behind the sew a zipper.

7) Sew a belt about 4-5 cm wide.

8) Undercut the hem of the product.

9) Wash and dry the skirt. She is ready to complement your wardrobe.

Video tutorials to help beginners

And here's a video about what to wear a skirt-bell: