Skirts are suitable for absolutely every woman, and age and build do not play any role. Skirts that have a maximum length are always in trend. When wearing such skirts, a woman looks attractive and charming, since maxi skirts can highlight seductive curves female figure, which makes the male half of humanity look around and stare at the passing beauties in a similar outfit. In our article we will look at how to sew a maxi skirt with your own hands.

How to sew a maxi skirt?

Sewing a maxi skirt isn't particularly difficult, but it does require some time and effort. Since the skirt is quite long, it needs to be sewn carefully, without any flaws, otherwise it will get ruined appearance products. The cut of maxi skirts is almost the same, but you can create interesting models, which will be visually quite different from each other.

To sew this product, you must prepare the following materials in advance:

• fabric with a knitted base;
• elastic, which is used for clothing;
• tape measure;
• scissors used for fabric;
• threads of a suitable color;
• sewing machine or needle and thread;
• sewing pins;
• pencil or tailor's chalk.

Taking measurements

Before you start sewing a maxi skirt, you need to take the following measurements:

• We measure the circumference of the hips. To do this, use a measuring tape to measure the volume of your hips, which corresponds to the circumference of the widest area of ​​this part of the body. The measuring tape should be parallel to the ground when you wrap it around your hips.

Important! At the time of taking measurements, you should slip thumb under the measuring tape so that the final product does not turn out too small.

• After this, you need to measure your waist circumference. To do this, you need to measure your waist circumference with a measuring tape, or to clarify, find the area where, as a rule, the belt from the skirt is located. You must decide on the model in advance and specify how high the waistband of your self-made skirt will be.

Important! The natural waistline follows the narrowest area of ​​your body, which is usually at the navel. To avoid a tight waistband, place your thumb under the measuring tape when measuring your waist circumference.

• Now you need to determine the length of your product. To do this, use a measuring tape to measure the distance from the point of your waist to your ankles or to the area where the end of your skirt will be.

Important! For all maxi skirts, the length measured to the ankles is the standard length. There are models of maxi skirts in which the length varies from ankle to calf, which is also the “maxi” length.

Fabric preparation

Let's look at how not to make a mistake when choosing fabric for sewing a maxi skirt:

• Purchasing a knitted material is the most ideal option for a simple and comfortable product. Knitted fabric can stretch a little, which is important when wearing.
• You should choose dark color scheme or the fabric is thick enough so that the made skirt does not show through, otherwise you will have to wear another petticoat or make a lining. IN summer period time and in hot weather autumn days It's not entirely convenient.
• When you are in the store, try to determine how much stretch the knitted fabric you choose stretches. The best option is knitted fabric, which can stretch by 25-40%.
• When choosing fabric, pay close attention to an important nuance - whether the fabric can stretch in all directions. This must be taken into account as over time your product may become much longer and you will have to shorten it.

Important! You should not pick up the knitted fabric with a reserve at that moment if you accidentally made a mistake with the cutting or with the calculation required quantity material. Typically, a maxi skirt will require 1.35 to 1.85 m of fabric.

• You also need to purchase an elastic band, which should be intended for sewing clothes. The width of the elastic should be about 7.6-8.0 cm.
• Before you start cutting and sewing knitwear, you need to wash and dry the fabric. This procedure will allow you to avoid unnecessary shrinkage of the fabric during washing.

Important! In order for a sewn maxi skirt to serve you for a long time, you must follow the recommendations for caring for a product made from the selected knitted fabric.

Uncover

Let's look at the process of cutting and sewing a maxi skirt:

• It is necessary to fold the knitted fabric in half. In this case, it is imperative to monitor the location of the grain thread so that the elasticity of the fabric is not impaired and that the material stretches in the right direction.
• Fold the fabric right side inward.
• The rows of loops of knitted material should be located horizontally from one edge to the other, but in no case vertically.
• Now you need to set aside the top point and mark the bottom of the future product. The top section of one of the two main elements of the pattern should be equal to the width at half the waist circumference plus 2.5-4.5 cm for seam allowances.
• The lower part of the product should be 30.5-35.5 cm wider than your waist. Thus, taking into account the knitwear folded in half, the bottom of the cut piece should be 15.5-17.5 cm wider than the top.
• All details of the skirt, like the top and bottom lines, must have vertical symmetry.
• Marking of parts must be done with a washable marker or tailor's chalk.
• Connecting lines should be drawn between the upper and lower parts of the product. In this way, the sides of the skirt are formed, which will diverge from the top of the product to the bottom.

Important! If, when cutting, you manage to lay out the knitted fabric in such a way that one lateral line placed strictly along the fold line of the material, you can spend less time on sewing, since the number of seams is halved. If the drawing cannot be tilted normally to the fold of the knitted fabric, then the product is cut out with two side seams.

• If the pattern is constructed correctly, then you can start cutting out the parts. To do this, you need to chop off two layers of material and use tailor’s scissors to cut out two parts with trapezoidal shapes along the drawn lines.

Important! To get smoother cuts, you can use a cutting mat and a roller blade. The fabric must be cut extremely carefully so as not to stretch it. If you stretch the material when cutting, the cut parts will be deformed.

Sewing:

1. Now you need to flash side seams. When the parts are folded facing inward, the sides need to be stitched from the top to the very bottom, and it is necessary to deviate from the cuts by about 1.25 cm.
2. At this stage you need to check the waistline. To do this, you should try on the product. If the waist is large, then you need to pin up the excess fabric and add new seams. If the waist is small, then you need to open the seams a little and lay new ones.
3. If you are stitching on sewing machine, then you need to install a straight stitch. If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can sew by hand, using a “back needle” stitch for greater strength.
4. Now all that remains is to trim the bottom of the skirt. To do this, you need to turn the bottom edge of the product 2.5 cm, having previously swept the hem before sewing. You can stitch the bottom edge of the maxi using a sewing machine. If you are using a manual hem, you can use a back stitch or use a different stitch to hem the bottom.

Sewing on a belt

Let's look at step by step how to sew a belt on a maxi skirt:

1. Cut out the fabric for the belt. The material for the belt should be exactly the same length as your waist circumference with a 2.5cm seam allowance added.
2. It is necessary to check that the grain thread matches the grain thread on the product.
3. The piece of material for the belt should correspond to a width of about 25.4 cm. If you fold the piece in half, you get 12.7 cm.
4. We sew an elastic band into the waistband. Pin the elastic band to inside belts To fix it, we sew it along right in the middle.
5. The length of the elastic should be approximately 2.0-2.5 cm shorter than the waist circumference, but when stretched it will reach the waist size. If you take an elastic band of the same length as the waist, then when wearing it it will not stay on the waist, since the product will be very loose.
6. When you sew on the elastic, you need to stretch it so that its ends match the ends of the belt material.
7. Now fold the belt in half and stitch. After this, we bend the front half of the belt to the side to which the elastic was sewn. We lay a stitch along the sections of the material, and then connect the belt using a stitch into a ring.
8. When folding the waistband in half to form a ring, the wrong side should be facing out. The stitching should be placed at a distance of 1.25 cm from the edge of the cut. After this, you need to turn the belt onto the face, this way the seam allowances are hidden.
9. Then we need to sew a belt to our product. To do this, you need to attach the belt to the top of the skirt with the wrong sides and sew it on a sewing machine.
10. The connecting seam of the belt must be positioned so that it is level with some side seam of the product.
11. When you sew, remember to allow a 1.25cm seam allowance.
12. We turn the product right side out, while turning the belt up.

We sew a fluffy and voluminous maxi skirt

Let's look at how to sew a fluffy and volumetric model maxi skirts

First you need to take measurements:

1. measure your waist circumference;
2. step back 5 cm from the waist and measure the circumference along the bones in exactly the same way;
3. measure the length of the clothing being made, which corresponds to the length from the starting point located at the waist line to the bottom of the future skirt.

Let's consider the manufacturing process of the future product:

• Cut two pieces of fabric from the material rectangular shape, which corresponds to the front and back. The length of the fabric piece is the length of your garment plus seam allowances.

Important! On both sides of the two parts we cut out semicircles, which will later become pockets. In direction, they are located slightly below, and their size should be sufficient for the location of the hands. Basically, the pockets are placed 20 cm lower than the waistline.

• Next, mark the center point of the pattern along the width to create the folds. There should be 4 pleats on each side of the skirt. First you need to lay 2 folds in one direction, and then two in the other direction.

Important! The folds should be slightly sloping and even, but not parallel to each other.

• After this, you should create exactly the same folds on the second part, which corresponds to the back of the maxi skirt.
• We sew the folds very close to the edge of the product, in this case the seam looks neat.

Important! If you are using a sewing machine, use a low speed setting.

• We fold both patterns with the right sides and sew along the edges, we also sew the pockets. We do not sew a seam over any pocket, since there will be a secret lock in this place.

Important! First you need to try on future clothes so as not to be mistaken about your waist size. Only after this can you sew a zipper into the opening.

• In order for the product to lie neatly on the underwires and not bulge, it is necessary to pay attention to the lines of the hips and the width of the belt being made.
• We cut out a strip from the main material that corresponds to the length of the waist circumference and plus allowances of approximately 10-15 cm. We apply the front side of the cut out part to the front side of the product and stitch from one edge of the secret lock to the other. Next, along the seam, fold the belt inward and iron it. Sew up the edges near the zipper. On the wrong side, this piece of material is left simply free, or it can be fixed on the tucks of the decorated folds so that it is not visible from the outside.
• We bend the bottom of the product being made, iron it and stitch it on a sewing machine.

Your self-sewn maxi skirt is ready.

How to make a maxi skirt from an old dress?

Let's consider the option of a sewn product without a preliminary pattern. Any novice needlewoman without special skills can sew a maxi skirt very easily and quickly, without the need to purchase special fabrics.

In order to make an interesting outfit ourselves, we will need:

• a dress that has long gone out of fashion;
• an old T-shirt that matches the color scheme;
• fabric scissors;
• sewing pins;
• pencil or tailor's chalk;
• sewing machine or needle and thread.

Let's look at the manufacturing process:

1. In the dress, you need to cut off the top part, which corresponds to the length of your future skirt. If the dress model has darts, then you need to cut below the dart line.
2. Next in old T-shirt The bottom processed edge should be cut off.
3. Then you need to cut off the middle part of the T-shirt, which is approximately 25-35 centimeters wide.
4. After this you need to measure your waist size. In case of wearing a skirt on the hips, you must use the size of the hips, which should be divided into two and set aside on the workpiece. Draw a line with a pencil or chalk, then pin it together with sewing pins and stitch it on a sewing machine. Cut off the remaining material.
5. Thus, you have formed a belt for the future product. Next, fold the workpiece in half so that the front side is on the outside.
6. After this, you need to put the top of the future outfit inside the belt and connect it in such a way that raw edges belts and skirts were in a circle. The side seams of the future skirt should be aligned with the side seams of the belt.

In this article, we have given you several ways to make a maxi skirt and you should have made sure that all of them are simple. Other options are also not particularly complicated, so you can choose the model at your discretion and act, creating new things for yourself!

Summer is in full swing! The period of vacations and travel. Right now I want to treat myself to a beautiful new thing. So why deny yourself? Our tutorial will help you sew a simple summer skirt. Simple, but very effective and stylish. We have chosen three models of skirts for you: Floor-length skirt, tiered skirt and wrap skirt. We hope you will like them. So, let's begin.

Floor skirt

The first model is a chic, light, floor-length chiffon skirt. If the fabric is sheer, you can add a lining. Of course, it is best to use natural fabrics (chiffon, veil, voile, cambric).
There are two ways to sew such a skirt. The first one is based on a rectangle. Suitable for thin fabrics and those who are not afraid to add volume to the waist. Everything is simple here, even a beginner can handle it. Two rectangular pieces of fabric equal to the length of the skirt (we have 100 cm), width - the width of the fabric, sew along the side seams, gather the top cut to a length equal to the girth of the hips + 4 cm. Sew the belt (ironed in the middle, lengthwise, and worked into a ring , strip of fabric). Insert an elastic band into the belt, like a drawstring, the width of the elastic is equal to the width of the belt. Finish the bottom of the skirt with a hem seam.

The second method is somewhat more complicated (semi-circle skirt with gathering at the waist), but creates a very beautiful effect— the skirt turns out to be flowy, much wider towards the bottom and less gathered at the waist. You will need a lot more fabric, but the result is worth it!
We cut the fabric into a spread. In our case, the width of the fabric is 140 cm. The length of the skirt is 100 cm. We set the length of the skirt from the upper right corner of the fabric along the transverse thread of the fabric. The remaining 40 cm is the radius of the circle - the waist line. Further, the entire construction is clearly shown in the diagram and will not be difficult.
The main difficulty that will arise when sewing a skirt is adjusting its length. To ensure that the skirt does not stretch out during wear, the skirt, which has already been finished along the side seams and the top edge, needs to be hung out for a day. That is, attach it to clothes hangers in a hanging position and leave it hanging. After this, trim the bottom line, focusing on the distance to the floor, putting it on a figure or mannequin. Hem the hem with a seam.
We suggest making a skirt consisting not of two quarters of a circle, but of three or four! Of course, this depends on the properties of the fabric and its thickness. The skirt will turn out gorgeous!

The skirt lining is cut as one of the segments of the main skirt, i.e. a quarter circle. The length of the waist line on the lining should be no less than the circumference of the hips + 4 cm. First, we calculate the length of the skirt, taking into account its width along the upper section. Let’s substitute the known values ​​into the formula (2*P *X)/4 = Hip circumference + 4 cm. And having solved the equation with one unknown - X (radius of the circle), we obtain the expected length of the lining skirt.
(2*3.14*X)/4=92+4
6.28X/4=96
X=61 cm - radius. With a fabric width of 140 cm, the length of the lining is 140-61 = 79 cm minus the increase for processing seams. Construction of the lining on the diagram.

The length of the waistline on the skirt must be gathered to the size of the lining. Baste the skirt and skirt lining together, connecting the top edges. Next, apply a stitched belt with an elastic band, as in the previous case.

Tiered skirt

In order to sew tiered skirt We will need a pattern for the base of a straight skirt.

Based on a pattern We outline the length of the upper part of the skirt (yoke) - 30 cm. Cut off the excess. The darts can be left, or they can be moved down by cutting from the bottom of the yoke to the top of the dart and opening the dart to the bottom. (You can also move the entire dart on the front panel to the bottom, and only part of the dart on the back, leaving ½ at the waist).

Next, measure the length of the lower cut of the yoke and multiply it by 2. Because. Our pattern is in half size.
Cut out the next two tiers in the form of rectangles with a width equal to the length of the tier. The first rectangle is equal to the width of the fabric. Or, if you want to make the skirt fuller and the properties of the fabric allow it, calculate the length as shown in the figure.
The second rectangle (last tier) is two or one and a half times the width of the fabric. Or according to the diagram.

The first tier, its upper cut, should be assembled to the length of the lower cut of the yoke. Connect.
Gather the second tier along the upper cut to the length of the lower cut of the first tier, connect together.
Finish the upper section of the skirt with a stitched belt with a length equal to the waist circumference. Side seam closure with a zipper. Seam the bottom of the skirt with a hem.

Wrap skirt

A wrap skirt is essential in your vacation wardrobe. Comfortable and beautiful at the same time. To sew it, choose flowing fabric, for example, silk, viscose, thin viscose silky knitwear.
For sewing, we will again need a pattern for the base of the skirt.

First you need to move the darts to the bottom. And open their solution by turning the pattern pieces. See picture.
Next, we will lengthen and make patterns as shown in the figure.

Let's mark the line of the skirt's wrap on the details of the front panel of the skirt in a spread.
Treat the upper section of the skirt with a belt equal to the length of the upper section of the skirt, insert cords made from fabric into the edge of the belt for ties around the waist. On the right side of the belt, make a welt loop for threading ties. Finish the bottom of the skirt with a hem stitch.
Our skirts are ready! You did a great job with the sewing. It's really easy to sew a summer skirt. The main thing is to approach the task creatively and with love! Enjoy wearing it and have a wonderful summer!

The floor-length skirt still remains a relevant attribute of a woman's wardrobe. You can sew a skirt that is ideal for your figure with your own hands.

In order for the skirt to optimally suit you in size and length, you need to take measurements before starting work.

To sew a full-length skirt yourself for standard body parameters, you will need three dimensions:

• waist circumference (From),
• hip circumference (about),
• skirt length (Du).

It is important to remember: the width and volume measurements are taken in full, and half the value is recorded. For example: From is equal to 70 cm. We write St 35 cm (C is half waist circumference). We take length measurements and write them down in full size.

If your figure has a protruding stomach, buttocks or steep hips, then you need to take additional measurements.

• Dusp - length of the skirt in front;
• Dusz - length of the skirt at the back;
• Dusb - side length of the skirt.

The measuring tape should smoothly go around all protruding parts of the body. When taking measurements, we take into account the allowance for a loose fit.

For St - 0.5-1.5 cm. For Sat - 0.5-3 cm or more. The lower the indicator, the tighter the product will fit.

How to cut a floor-length skirt?

Having taken the necessary measurements, we proceed to the main stage - cutting out the straight skirt.

1. Add 50 cm to the hip volume - this will be the width of the fabric cut.
2. We calculate the length of the cut as the sum of the desired length of the finished skirt and another 15 cm. Additional centimeters are needed to process the edges of the product.
3. For the future waistband of the skirt with an elastic band, we separately cut a rectangular strip of fabric. The length of the strip is About + 5 cm, the width is double the width of the elastic band + 2 cm for finishing the edges.

After cutting out the elasticated skirt, we proceed to sewing the parts together.

1. We sew a strip for the belt and get a ring. Fold the wrong side inward and insert the elastic.
2. We sew the fabric piece along the edge: we get a pipe. We sew a line along the upper edge with a stitch width of 4-5 mm, then tighten it. The size of the resulting top: About + 5 cm.
3. We sew the belt to the skirt, stretching it slightly.
4. The bottom of the product is processed depending on the fabric.
5. The upper cut can not be pulled together, but decorated with folds. Then the model will look different.

How to make a skirt with a ruffled belt?

1. To create a maxi skirt with a ruffled belt, take the necessary measurements in a similar way and determine the desired length finished product and the width of the fabric cut.
2. We sew the resulting piece of fabric. We process the upper cut of the resulting “pipe”.
3. Sew off the waistband with elastic thread. The space between the lines is 1 cm, the height of the belt is optional.

Pattern of a floor-length skirt

For some, detailed information is more understandable step-by-step description the process of cutting and sewing a product. More experienced needlewomen cannot sew a skirt without a clear pattern. Just for them, below are several pattern diagrams.

Skirt-year

Could be a great option for fall warm skirt year, made of thick fabric. The number of wedges for such a model can vary from 4 to 12. The pattern for a floor-length godet skirt is based on the pattern for a straight floor-length skirt.

1. We place approximately 10-30 cm down from the hip line along the central and side lines of both parts. This distance will depend on how long the wedges you want on the skirt.
2. The resulting three points on each part will be the centers of circles for constructing wedges.
3. We draw parts of circles with sides 7-14 cm.
4. For a godet skirt, 8 such patterns should be made.

It is important to know: if the fabric is smooth and plain, then the pattern wedges are laid out in the opposite direction. If there is a pattern or pile, then the layout is done in one direction.

Skirt sun or half sun

1. To construct a pattern, draw a semicircle, the radius of which will be equal to 1/6 of the waist circumference.
2. From the resulting semicircle we set aside another one, the radius of which is equal to the length of the skirt.
3. Transfer the pattern to the fabric.
4. We process the bottom of the future skirt.
5. We cut out a belt 8 cm wide and a length equal to the radius of the inner semicircle plus 5 cm.
6. Sew the belt to the skirt.

Similarly, you can sew less long skirt- half sun. The difference between the pattern of such a model is that the drawing will be equal to half the pattern of the sun skirt.

How to wear a floor-length skirt?

It all depends on the material of the product and the figure of the owner. Shoes - sandals or open shoes on heels.

For air, full skirt A fitted top is desirable.

If the bottom is straight, then the top should be voluminous.

The current image today would be short Jean jacket and a light floor-length skirt made of chiffon or thin silk.

Vera Olkhovskaya

The floor-length half-sun skirt is one of the most popular skirts of recent seasons. While maintaining the “sun” silhouette, it is more comfortable to wear and, of course, more economical.

It should be noted that a half-sun skirt will be more complimentary for medium and large figures than a sun or straight skirt. At modern trend“to sew for plump people the same as for thin people”, this is important when choosing a style.

In a word, the half-sun skirt is the skirt that all fashionistas, home couturiers and professional clothing designers should pay attention to.

Cut out half-sun skirts without patterns

The consumption will be about 2.5 m of fabric. We calculate using the formula:

2 radii + skirt length + 2 bases

Radius = 1/3 waist circumference

Add 3 cm to the base (length cut) on each side of the skirt.

You can cut it out in a spread (Fig. 1), that is, without folding the fabric, or you can fold the cut in half along the transverse thread.

We start by measuring along the edge, which is located at the edge of the table, the length of the skirt plus 3 cm, then the diameter (that is, two radii) for the recess and again the length of the skirt plus 3 cm. We mark the center and draw semicircular lines from it

mki, and then, from the semicircle of the notch, draw a semicircle for the bottom of the skirt.

Another point to consider is that the skirt's only middle seam is at the hem and will therefore appear pulled together. To avoid this, cut off small “triangles” from the edge side (Fig. 2).

The cut of a semi-sun skirt for beginners can be simplified even more if you use a notch pattern for cutting.

As for fabrics, today half-sun skirts are made from almost all fabrics of the dress range. The only exceptions are, perhaps, stretch fabrics with high stretchability and fabrics that stretch strongly along the bias thread (for example, chiffon).

Among the fabrics that are not suitable for flared skirts, wedge skirts, skirts with a difference in length and “tatyanka” skirts are recommended.

Patterns for skirts and women's trousers

A maxi skirt made of thin cambric is very fashionable this summer and can be sewn in just an hour. The maxi skirt is flared at the bottom, there is a wide frill along the bottom of the maxi skirt and a stitched belt at the waist of the maxi skirt.

The maxi skirt pattern is modeled after. Distinctive feature This maxi skirt model is that the maxi skirt fits the figure from the waist to the hips and flares from the hips to the bottom.

Maxi skirt pattern

Fig.1. Maxi skirt pattern

Fig.2. Maxi skirt pattern

Modeling a maxi skirt pattern

On the pattern - the basis of the front and back of the skirt along the bottom - set aside 5-7 cm for flare.

Draw a line from the hip line to points 5-7.

Maxi skirt length (without frill) - 70cm. Frill length - 30 cm. Maxi skirt length in finished form- about 100cm.

Additionally, cut out a frill for a maxi skirt: frill width 30c. The length of the frill is equal to the length of the lower section of the skirt multiplied by 1.4-1.7 cm.

Additionally, cut out a stitched belt for the maxi skirt - the width of the belt is 7 cm (finished form is 3.5 cm), the length of the belt is equal to the waist circumference according to the measurement + 3 cm (close to the fastener).

How to sew a maxi skirt using a pattern

You need to cut out:

Front of skirt - 1 piece with fold

Skirt back - 2 parts

Frill - 1 piece with fold

Belt - 1 piece with fold

Important! Reinforce the outer side of the belt from the inside with adhesive facing. Cut the facing from thin thermal fabric 3.5 cm wide.

Description of work:

Baste and stitch the darts on the front and back halves of the maxi skirt.

Baste and stitch the side seams of the maxi skirt.

Sew a hidden zipper along the back seam of the maxi skirt.

Sew the frill along short sections. Process allowances. Fold the frill at the bottom and stitch.

Sew along the top of the frill with a stitch width of 4mm. Pull the frill to the length of the bottom of the maxi skirt.

Baste the frill to the maxi skirt, stitch it, sew the seams together.

Follow the waist cut of the maxi skirt.